As a rug teacher and antique collector i knew i was looking at something very special.
Waldoboro maine rug hooking.
This collection of patterns showcases the stylized rugs from the area surrounding the town of waldoboro on the coast of maine.
Waldoboro is a style of raised rug hooking which was popular maine and eastern canada.
12 in by 14 in the pillow was hooked by jackye hansen in the waldoboro style.
Good choice for punching hooking flat or sculpting in the waldoboro style.
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.
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.
Designed and hooked by jacqueline hansen scarborough maine 2010.
Marygrantrughooking waldoboro style hooking traditional rug hooking.
Top row left to right.
Gloria weisbauer donna allen la.
This simple little piece is perfect for a pillow to coordinate with the larger waldoboro robin floral rug.
It was love at first sight when i discovered my first waldoboro rug at an antique auction here in maine.
A long time resident of the area jackye hansen is an expert in the antique rugs of the region.