From Our Readers

We'd love to see your winter-themed rugs! Please share them here.

 

Welcome rugs - Do you have one? Have you hooked one? Send us a photo and the story behind it! The half-round welcome rugs, or threshold rugs, are a time-honored tradition in the world of hooked rugs, dating back to the 18th century. As far back as the early 1900s, possibly earlier, hookers could buy commercial patterns for these threshold rugs. They are a part of our history. Are welcome rugs, especially the half-round design, still popular with rug hookers? We'd like to see what is happening these days with this charming, quaint style of rug. Share your rug with our readers. Important Note: There are two ways you can leave your contact information. You can leave your name and email address for all viewers to see. Or, if you choose not to have that information public, be sure to click the "No" button in the "Name and E-mail Public" section.

 

Have you made punch needle rugs or punch needle miniatures? Read about Amy Oxford and the history of punch needle work and admire the classic Oak Leaves and Acorns punch needle napkins in this issue. Then show us what you've done. Upload a photo of one of your punch needle pieces.

 

Have you created rugs based on designs from molas? We'd love to see your colorful creations!

 

Do you have a rug inspired by a favorite song? Upload a photo of you rug and share them with "Our Readers." We look foward to seeing your lyrical mats!