A Wool Table Rug

 

I finished 'Ned and Jake'.  A large wool table rug that was designed by Cee Rafuse of Early Style Penny Rugs on Etsy.  The rug is large, 36" long.  Cee's kit included the design, wools and aged string.  She even cuts out the applique shapes for you. I bought several packages of her aged string for some of my own primitive projects since I've come to love the look of this stitching.  She has sold out of all of these kits.

 

I used an aged muslin for the backing and the binding.

 

A close-up of the primitive feather stitching. 

 

I'm a traditional quilter and I applique much the same way, I use applique pins, fabric glue or baste to hold my pieces in place.  I don't fuse, it seems to distort the look and feel of the wool to me.

 

 

 

Ned and Jake...and Bison

 

I finished the applique on Ned and Jake.  Now to add the backing and a very thin binding.  I'll sew it by hand so that it continues that primitive and aged look.  Cee had a great tutorial on her YouTube channel on how to do that. Then the wool will be aged further.  

 

I thought I better throw in that picture of the wool rug in case you all aren't as captivated by the Bison as I am. 

 

A bit of a stare as another Bison is getting just a bit too close.

 

 A little tail and a big tail.

 



 

Like I said, I'm so captivated by them and the depth of feeling in their eyes.

 

A little one was enjoying the sun...jumping

 

 

Rolling in the dirt...

 

And jumping some more.

 

 

Progress on Ned and Jake

 

I started stitching the appliques on Ned and Jake.  I have found that I really love using this primitive feather stitch.  I basted the large pieces before stitching instead of using pins like Cee recommended.   

 

 

I love this picture of this young Bison that I snapped in Yellowstone yesterday.  I have about a hundred pictures to go through yet and then I will share.