Wool "mug rugs"

What is it with me and circles!???  They certainly make their way into many of my projects.   These "mug rugs" (coasters) were made with a double layer of boiled wool, then embellished with a random machine stitch.  Several of the pieces incorporate hand-dyed wool to give a more interesting texture.

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Boiled Wool, Machine Embellished "Mug Rugs"
Set of 4  - $18
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Boiled Wool Mug Rugs

I'm up to my eyeballs in half-finished projects so I decided to take today to tackle each of them one at a time - and try to stay focused!

Among the many items my neighbor Suzanne donated to me - contributions to my growing stash of fabulous fabrics and yarns - was a beautiful half-finished wool sweater with a lovely intricate pattern.  After felting the sweater in a hot wash, I turned the wool into these colourful double-layer "mug rugs" - and finished them off with a blanket stitch in a complementary colour.

Boiled Wool Mug Rugs (Coasters)
Set of 4 - $18
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Wool Hot Pads & "Mug Rugs"

I knew there was still a bit of life left in the beautiful striped burgundy and green blanket!  After disposing of the "holey" bits, I was able to make five sets of 4 coasters (mug rugs); and six hot pads.  Each item is double-thickness, machine stitched, and then finished off with a complementary blanket stitch edging.

The rich colours in these pieces would add lots of life to a rustic environment.....

Wool Hot Pads & Mug Rugs

Hot pads measure approx. 8" x 8"
$15 each

Mug Rugs measure approx. 4  1/2" diameter
 (Set of 4) - $20 each

Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Rug Hooked Hot Pad

The primitive floral design on this hot pad was hooked entirely with recycled wool fabric on burlap.  Cheerful and colourful, this little piece would definitely add a hint of summer to your kitchen or dining table.

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Measures 8 1/2" x 9"
$40
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
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Rug Hooked Hot Pad

A nice touch for any kitchen or dining table, this hot pad is not only sweet, but practical!  The chubby little blue bird was hooked with recycled wool fabric on a burlap backing; the background is done in handspun oatmeal coloured wool yarn.

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Measures 9" x 9"
$40
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

After a few weeks' hiatus for the Christmas season, I'm so glad to be back together with the Wednesday group of rug hookers based in Lakefield.  It's such an interesting and eclectic group of women (and one man!) and while we all lead such different lives, we share a very special bond that's grown strong over the years.  This is a piece that I finished yesterday over coffee, muffins and great conversation.

I love the rich dramatic tones of grays and blacks against the textured black and red background of the chair pad.  Hooked in the primitive tradition, I used recycled wool strips on a burlap backing.

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Measures approx. 12 1/2" in diameter
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

How about some colourful flowers to brighten up this cold winter season!?  The design of this chair pad was hooked using strips of wool fabric; the background was hooked with oatmeal coloured hand-spun yarn - all on burlap.

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Measures approx. 12 1/2" in diameter
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
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Wool Hot Pads - "Trapper Point" Collection!

Among my collection of thrift shop blankets was a pure wool Trapper Point blanket - full of holes and no longer viable for use as a blanket.  I salvaged what I could of the beautiful blanket to make these classic-style hot pads.  Each pad is double thickness, machine stitched and then edged with blanket stitch.

Round Hot Pads
Approx. 10 1/2" in diameter
$18 each (2 currently in stock)
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
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Square Hot Pads
Approx. 8" square
$15 each (9 currently in stock)
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

This little chair pad was hooked using hand spun, hand dyed wool yarn on burlap.  Wouldn't he add a whimsical touch to any room!?

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Measures 12 1/2" in diameter
$65
available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
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Rug Hooked Angel Wall Hanging

This sweet angel was hooked using hand-dyed, hand-spun wool yarns.  I designed her with a floral theme - making her appropriate as a year round addition to your home! Perfect for a child's room; a sunroom perhaps.

Rug Hooked Angel Wall Hanging
Measures approx. 23" x  11"
$150
Available by contacting me at rdyer @nexicom.net

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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

The early fall days here in the Kawarthas have been warm and sunny; the trees have just started turning to glorious oranges and yellows - the same colours of hand-spun, hand-dyed wool yarns that were hooked into this cheerful chair pad!

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Wool Yarn on Burlap
Measures 12 1/4" diameter
$65
Available by contacting rdyer@nexicom.net
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Felted Wool Heart Decorations

This pretty heart shaped decorations were made from a previously loved - but shrunken - boiled wool sweater.  I love the sweater's variations of colours and designs.  The hearts have been stuffed with polyester filling, blanket-stitched, and embellished with buttons from my vast collection.  Lovely for a Christmas tree, or a year-round decoration hung on a doorknob .......

Heart shaped boiled wool decorations
Measure approx. 5 1/2" at widest part
Ready to hang
$12 each
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

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Hooked Chair Pads

I'm still digging into that treasure trove of beautiful handspun wool yarns that my neighbor gave me!  And because of this beautiful September weather, I'm still  able to hook outside on the deck.   I guess these   sweet little floral chair pads (lovely for a pretty bedroom or guest room) are my last nod to summer as I'm watching the trees gradually change colour!

Hooked Chair Pad - Floral on Soft White Background
Wool Yarn on Burlap
Measures approx. 12 1/2" diameter
$65
Available by contacting me rdyer@nexicom.net
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Hooked Chair Pad - Floral on Pink Background
Wool  Yarn on Burlap
Measures approx. 12 1/2" diameter
$65
Available by contacting me rdyer@nexicom.net
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Sunflower Rug Hooked Chair Pad

I wasn't even finished this sunflower chair pad, when it was bought up by a lovely couple I met a few years ago - annual cottagers who make a point of visiting the Lakefield Farmers' Market when they're here for their vacation.  I had the piece finished for them when they returned the following week.

This chair pad was hooked using some of the beautiful handspun yarns I was recently "gifted", and I especially loved working with the various tones and textures of yellow yarns used in the flower.  

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Hand-spun yarns hooked on burlap
$65
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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

This tea-pot themed rug hooked chair pad is done in primitive colours of teal and beiges.   A fun addition to a kitchen or dining room!

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Teal and Beige wool on burlap
Measures approx. 12 1/2" diameter
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
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Felted Wool Sweater Coasters

When my friend Joan realized she wasn't going to get around to crafting with her collection of felted wool sweaters, she generously passed the treasures on to me!  I particularly love the cheerful colours and pattern in this particular wool, which would look great in almost any setting - and its thickness makes it perfect for coasters!

Felted Wool Coasters

Finished with blanket stitch

(Measure 4 1/2" diameter)

Set of 4 - $15

Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

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