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Photo shows how to applique a 3x4.5-ft. area rug from felt. Design can be converted to needlepoint or other technique. Est. cost: $17.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1973 (v.51#7) pg. 77, 102

Felt applique rugs and pillows in folk-art designs. Six design patterns furnished.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Sep 1981 (v.59#9) pg. 42, 71

Felt applique rug and pillows made for use in front of a fireplace. Rug measures 31"x46". Pillows are 16" square. Est. cost: $25 (rug). $15 (pillows).
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1982 (v.60#7) pg. 38, 58

Penny rug is a replica of decorative layered floorcloths made by pioneer women from scraps of wool the size of pennies or silver dollars. Est. cost: $22.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1986 (v.64#3) pg. 88, 178

"Rabbit Patch" felt rug has a checkerboard border with sheep motifs in corner squares. The center is alternating blocks of rabbits and flowers. Est. cost: $16.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1987 (v.65#7) pg. 87, 146

Felt-applique rug, 36"x23", has a folk-art flowers-in-a-basket motif. Est. cost: $16.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1988 (v.66#7) pg. 98, 107

Three classic rugs to make. (1) Shaggy rectangular rug is made from loops of heavy wool that are machine-stitched to a fabric base. (2) Round rug crocheted from fabric strips. (3) Painted floorcloth decorated with spatter painting.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1992 (v.70#5) pg. 100

Appliqued floor cloth. How to make a rug from canvas with a stylized tulip pattern appliqued in each corner. Instructions are for a 9-ft. square floor cloth.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Apr 1979 (v.10#3) pg. 12

How to make a Penny Rug with layers of fabric pennies placed in geometric patterns and sewn in place with buttonhole or blanket stitches. Central motif is a star, hearts and two birds. Includes tips on how to felt the wool for the rug.
EARLY AMERICAN LIFE Aug 1993 (v.24#4) pg. 36

Assorted Christmas items made from felt with a "Christmas Rose" motif. (1) "Mom" and "Dad" stockings. (2) 14"-square pillow. (3) Appliqued rug, 34"x36".
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Dec 1986 (v.31#6) pg. 50, 74

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