Penny rugs first originated in the United States around the time of the Civil War. Thrifty homemakers used woolen scraps from clothing to create decorative mats. Using coins as templates, they cut ...

My decorating co-host, Matt Fox, and I are history buffs. We also enjoy antiquing and flea markets, so we were excited when we discovered an authentic penny rug in a local antique shop. My decorating ...

In primitive art shops, the classic penny-rugs are in high demand. You can make this little votivecandle mat for your home in the same style - and for pennies! Scraps of felt and embroidery thread ...