The rugs are characterized by a deep pile that is clipped and sculptured creating a design that stands out from the background smith ivey said.
Waldoboro maine rug hooking.
Among notable areas known for hooked rugs is the distinct style of hooked rug that originated in waldoboro maine a shipbuilding community originally settled by german immigrants.
The waldoboro museum rug 30 1 2 x 24 1 2 3 and 4 cut wool on fine cotton.
As a rug teacher and antique collector i knew i was looking at something very special.
Waldoboro is a style of raised rug hooking which was popular maine and eastern canada.
It was love at first sight when i discovered my first waldoboro rug at an antique auction here in maine.
Whether the rugs are hooked with the waldoboro technique sculpting the surface similar to an.
Designed and hooked by jacqueline hansen scarborough maine 2010.
This simple little piece is perfect for a pillow to coordinate with the larger waldoboro robin floral rug.
This is a rug hooking magazine publication and is a new paperback book illustrated with many color photos and written by one of the more knowledgeable teachers of rug hooking.
Good choice for punching hooking flat or sculpting in the waldoboro style.
Gloria weisbauer donna allen la.
12 in by 14 in the pillow was hooked by jackye hansen in the waldoboro style.
This collection of patterns showcases the stylized rugs from the area surrounding the town of waldoboro on the coast of maine.