Full 2009 Schedule Registration information

Penny Rugs, with Laurie Simpson
Wednesday, July 22, to Friday, July 24: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
Member $ 375; Nonmember $ 425

This class will use new materials to make a “Stars” felted Penny Rug, the original wool table toppers, penny rugs were made from vintage WWII Navy blankets. Students will use techniques of this age-old fiber art to turn recycled fabrics into art. The “Stars” Penny Rug was designed specifically for this 1800 House class. Your finished works will surely become a family heirloom.

All materials provided. Maximum class size: 12

LAURIE SIMPSON is a lifelong needle artist; her quilts grace galleries and private collections. Her work has been featured in Country Home, Coastal Living, and Architectural Digest as well as in many quilting publications. Laurie spends her time quilting, creating, teaching, writing, and designing fabric for Moda Fabrics with her design partner, Polly Minick.