Wool Patterns
Jelly Roll Rug Pattern
Jelly Sticks Pattern
Jingle All The Way Book
Jolly Holiday Pattern
Kaleidoscope 2 Pattern
Lookout Quilt Pattern
Luminaries Quilt Pattern
Maze Quilt Pattern
Mega Star Pattern
Merrie Halloween Pattern
Merry Snow Pattern
Mini Brick Road Pattern
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Montana - Primrose Pieced Quilt Pattern
My Broom and I Pattern
Did you know? Modern penny mats are inspired by Civil War era rugs designed by thrifty homemakers. These quilters would collect scraps of worn-out wool fabric or clothing. Then they'd use coins as templates to trace perfect round shapes on their material, hence the name 'penny rug'. Once they had collected enough scraps, they would layer the pieces in concentric circles and sew them onto plain fabric backings with a blanket stitch. Though modern wool appliqué is now available in every imaginable color, shape, or stitch, many rustic or 'primitive' wool applique patterns still exist that pay tribute to the art's traditional roots.