J. CONNER DESIGNS:
PENNY RUG KITS and PATTERNS
All complete kits include: Pre-washed and hand dyed wools, ironed and fused with interfacing, ready to be cut. Complete, step-by-step illustrated directions and templates from THE UNIVERSAL FOLK ART PENNY RUG SERIES. Pearl Cotton thread and Needle, coordinating cotton flannel backing fabric.
You will only need:
good sharp scissors, pencil, and steam iron.

What's different about J. Conner Designs?
Each kit contains patterns, directions and materials to complete one Penny Rug project, as shown in the photo... HOWEVER, the patterns are from my Universal Folk Art Penny Rug Series, and can be used over and over by the purchaser to create an infinite variety of designs. To get your creativity going, a few suggestions for future projects are included!
Happy Stitching!
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1. Flower Bowl with Birds
Based on an antique wool applique design of Pennsylvania Dutch origins.
1A. Complete Kit $60
1B. Pattern Only $10 |
14x21" finished size |
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2. Folk Art Chatelaine
Traditionally worn by the Lady of the Castle, a chatelaine keeps scissors case, needle case, and pincushion all within hands reach. A great gift for a seamstress!
2A. Complete Kit $35
2B. Pattern Only $10 |
4x7", 3x3", 3x5" finished pieces
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3. Easter Holiday Pattern Set
Patterns to make ALL THESE six inch "stuffed eggs" with ideas and suggestions for even more designs!
Available as
3B. Pattern Only $10 |
 
six 4.5x6" eggs
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4. Penny Borders for J. Conner Hooked Rug Kits
Enhance and enlarge your hooked mats by adding these coordinated wool borders.
Available as
4B. Pattern Only $10 |
adaptable for all sizes of
J. Conner and Happy Hooker Rug Kits: 5x7"oval , or 7", 9", 10", 12" circles |
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5. Squirrel Oval
This basic oval with oak leaves and a little squirrel makes a table mat with a traditional penny border.
As a BONUS for you, this pattern set also includes a cat with flowers and a bunny with carrots.
5A. Complete Kit $45
5B. Pattern Only $10
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12x16" finished oval
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6. Antique House Table Runner
This is a nice large table runner with lots of alternate designs
including stars, flowers and urns. You can be really inventive with
the embroidery and placement of the penny applique flowers on each
side, or follow the illustrated directions exactly. All wools are
beautifully hand dyed, and no two kits are exactly the same!
12x36" finished size
6A. Complete Kit $75
6B. Pattern Only $10
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7. Bird With Pomegranates
A 24" oval with graceful Bird and rich hand dyed reds and greens.
7A. Complete Kit $60
7B. Pattern Only $10
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12x16" finished oval
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9. Traveler's Jewelry Keeper
A quick and useful project to make and give to your favorite traveler - maybe you?
9A. Complete Kit $35
9B. Pattern Only $10
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16x7 rectangle, folded to make a 7x4 1/2" bag
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10. Trick or Treat
A quick and easy decoration for Halloween with lots of creative
alternatives
10A. Complete Kit $45
10B. Pattern Only $10
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11. Woolie Booties
This adorable kit includes all materials to make three sets of baby booties, in three different styles, to fit 6-12 months. Please specify your choice of "boy", "girl" or "either".
11A. Complete Kit $45
Not available as pattern only.
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12. Penny Rug Holiday Ornaments:
These traditional wool ornaments for you to applique and embroider
come with complete instructions and materials.
$25 per set
Please specify:
12A. Set 1: Santa, Snowman, and Angel
12B. Set 2: Tree, Star, and Heart
12C. Set 3: House, Cat, and Chicken - Someone you know would love to receive one of these hand made
ornaments--colors will vary, so you can customize the animals and
house to be personal for you.
12D. Set 4: Dove, Cardinal, Blue Jay
12E. Set 5: Maine Moose, Deer, Chickadee
12F. Set 6: Nantucket Whale, Lighthouse, Sailboat Beautifully stitched by my sister, Paula McColm, these last two sets complete
my series of Penny Rug Christmas Ornaments. Collect them all!
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Set 1: Santa, Snowman, and Angel

Set 2: Tree, Star, and Heart 
Set 3: House, Cat, and Chicken

Set 4: Dove, Cardinal and Blue Jay

Set 5: Maine Moose, Deer, Chickadee

Set 6: Nantucket Whale, Lighthouse, Sailboat
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13. Pansy Basket
This Victorian inspired design finishes to a 12"x15" oval and makes use of my beautifully hand dyed blue, violet and yellow mottled wools.
13A. Complete Kit $45
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14. Penny Rug Christmas Stockings!
A generous 9x17", this kit contains all wools, cotton flannel lining,
and comprehensive directions to make a beautiful heirloom stocking
with NO machine sewing!
Watch for more coming soon! In the works: Angels,
Poinsettias...my ideas are faster than my production.
Complete Kit $70
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Stocking 1: Deer
Stocking 2: Santa
Stocking 3: Snowman
Stocking 4: Angel
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15. Snippet Holder
All hookers and fiber artists need a portable wastebaskets for snippets of wool, yarn and thread, so we don't have to jump up to throw away the bits of debris generated while we are crafting. This fun and quick penny rug project kit contains everything you need to make one for only $15, plus shipping.
15A. Complete Kit $15
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16. Sunflower Oval
This oval Summer Sunflower is a new design suggested by one of my customers-- to round out the Fall Squirrel, and Spring Pansy Basket...
16A. Complete Kit $45
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17. Snowman Oval
Both of these new designs were stitched by my sister, Paula McColm.
17A. Complete Kit $45
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18. Victorian Boot Crazy Quilt Stocking
In December 2014, Rug Hooking Magazine published my directions and pattern for this Crazy Quilt Victorian Boot. Not actually a penny rug, it shares some of the same materials and techniques, but with more advanced embroidery stitches and lots of lace and beads, buttons and charms....
I designed it so that the maker can incorporate additional family wool scraps, and embellishment, but the kit is totally complete with EVERYTHING, even a nice piece of original antique Paisley Wool Fabric to complete the project. Complete Kit $45, 12" long. Functions as a small Christmas stocking.
18A. Complete Kit $45
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MORE Patterns and Kits Coming Soon!
Order Form
Please contact me with questions or custom design orders - for patterns, kits, penny rug classes or retreats, and finished custom Penny Rug Appliques by commission.
COPYRIGHT J. CONNER DESIGNS: Permission is granted for the use of these patterns only by the retail purchaser. Patterns, designs and finished products may not be reproduced for commercial purposes.
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