And She Called It "Americana"

 That may have been the fastest that I've ever made a rug! Being stuck in a vehicle for 28 hours (total) was a very good time/place to crochet. And, the whole while, I felt as if I had Kelly with me...as though she traveled to Kentucky with us. :)

This rug is a tribute to a Texan woman's persistence, perseverance, and  pluckiness! I am proud to call her "friend".

Bits and Pieces

A mess with a purpose!

My dear friend for whom these scraps are intended gets a sneak preview of her rug.

It will be composed of one of my favorite old nightgowns, two sheets, several dresses, an apron and a few pieces of remnant fabrics that were donated to me. 

Hence, the name: "RAG RUG". :)


I am in the process of sewing these strips together, so that I can take this project with me on our little excursion to Kentucky this week. Traveling is a great time for crocheting rag rugs!

One, Of Many Reasons I Rag Rug...

"A special rug made by an even more special friend! Thank you dear sister Leslie!"

 

 

 

"Sister Leslie, I have your hug in my hand! A mere "thank you" isn't big enough! I think you looked right into my heart, found the colors of who I am, prayerfully wove them together with the love of your hands and created a treasure that will be cherished in my home! I love you dear sweet friend!"

"I can hardly contain my excitement and joy! A very special box was in my mailbox...all the way from Texas. I think I skipped all the way back to the house. Inside the brown box was a most beautiful and cherished gift, lovingly made by the prayerful hands of a friend!
I thought I'd put my special rug by my chair because so often my little ones gather on the floor here to sing or read a story. They are often right there to watch when I'm doing needlework. This is the chair where I enjoy a rest after a hard day's work, and where I enjoy my coffee, quiet time and feathered friends at my window. It is where I sit for family hymn sings. So I thought such a special treasure should be somewhere that special moments are had daily."

 The reason? 

Hearts that are connected by prayer.