Dear Helaine and Joe: This hooked rug measures 30 by 38 inches. A label on its back reads “Mountaineer’s Cabin,” with an address of Heritage Rugs, 54 Irving Ave., Providence, R.I. The fabric ...

For years, people have wiped their feet on the family pets and the flowers that grow in their backyard gardens. But those dogs, cats and floral arrangements are jumping from the floor onto the wall… ...

The American country look has become so popular, it is getting underfoot. ”There are so many `country` homes, primitive hooked rugs have become very desirable,” said Leila Lindahl of Geneva, a ...

Sheriff's department offers up de-"tails." — -- Dog lovers who put their faith in their loyal furry friends can now fight to the bone to own a misprinted sheriff's office rug featuring a ...

Primitives are done with wider wool than fine hooked rugs. Anderson said the length of wool strips can vary from 10 to 18 inches, depending on the size of the piece and preference of the hooker.

Hooked rugs like this one crafted by Melissa Elliott are making a comeback. mct photo Hooked rugs evoke a feeling of yesteryear, of Grandma’s house and simpler times. No wonder that in this ...

The rug's pattern includes a circle and the dog believes it's her new bed. pmcg115/Reddit. She rested her head on her paws, mimicking a dog sleeping position sometimes ...

Today, rugs are typically hooked on canvases of linen or monk's cloth, since burlap tends to disintegrate over time. And their intricate designs are worked in 100 percent wool and can range from ...