I love reading your comments so far….especially about your stitching buddies and how excited your all are about spending time together stitching!!! It is the best!!!
Day 10- Our newest product…Pre-cut Pennies (Circles) in many sizes and packaged in 3 different amounts…
We have two color option for now…black or assorted colored
We have them in packs of 25, 50 or 100…Those are the the option we have right now but we will continue to expand our offerings.
We also will be sending along a guide sheet of penny mat configurations and sizes that work well together with any purchase during this event. Here are three different mat I made using the the assorted and black pennies…
For instance the penny mat on the top right consists of 39 stitched total pennies…black 2 1/2″, assorted 2″ and 1″ They are also backed in black…to you would need 100- 2 1/2″ black, 50 2″ and 50-1″ assorted pennies to make this mat.
The bottom hex penny mat would take 50 assorted 3″, 25- 1 1/2′ black and 25- 3/4″ assorted pennies to make the 19 stitched total pennies.
The mat on the left that is almost finished…seems I was adding the last row to it…needs 16 stitched total pennies-sizes 50-3 1/2″ black-25-2 1/2″ assorted and 25-1″ assorted…
If you want to know what sizes look good together you can always get your circle template out and draw your own configuration of sizes…and then color plan. I know you are a very creative bunch and will make wonderful things!
I also use thicker threads for these pennies…8 and 5wts Valadani work the best if you like to see the stitching as shown in my pennies below…We will also be doing some You Tube /Facebook videos on stitching and backing these pennies…So exciting!!!
You also know I love fusible web on my pennies…but I know some do not want it…so we came up with the best alternative…we have cut fusible pennies…the fusible doesn’t necessarily have to extend out the the outer most edge…as long as it keeps the pennies in place is all that matters…for the smaller pennies 1/2 & 3/4″ a dab of glue will work as well…I strongly suggest the fusible for as hard as you try the pennies will slip/move while stitching if nothing is used.
3/4″ for pennies 1″-1 1/4″ and 1 1/2″
1 1/2″ for pennies 2 & 2 1/2″
2 1/2″ for pennies 3 & 3 1/2″
Click HERE to go to our website for pricing and to order your today!!!
If you want to win a set of pennies that make a mat comment on this post…Have you made a penny mat already? Do you think this is something you want to try? What colors are you interested in?
Winner will be posted Jan 1st 2018!!! Good luck!!
240 responses to “2017 Needful Things…Day 10”
Great idea, fusible for pennies!
I have made several penny rugs and mats. Mostly PG designs.
I made penny mats for my sister-in-laws for Christmas one year. They did not know what they were. They now proudly display them in their houses. I love the different shades of Browns and beige with just a touch of blue. Thank you for the chance to win. Merry Christmas to be ou and your family.
No, mostly because I’m unsure of connecting the pennies to each other. Have Penny Path and hope to start soon. These look super fast and easy.
I have never made one before. I love blues and greens.
OMG finally someone doing the precut with fusible waahooo, love you guys
A penny rug is something I would love to try. Thanks for a chance to win some!
I love pennies. I’ve made one many years ago, think I might have to make another. I love mostly reds, blues, greens & mustard
I have never made a penny mat I am new to all this but really interested in wool applique. I love any colors darker shades for winter and lighter for spring. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
I haven’t made anything with the pennies. I love the picture of the quilt with the pennies in a grid pattern on it. Seems you could make a very simple quilt and spice it up real cute! Would love to try my hand at pennies!
What a great idea! I am just starting to learn to work with wool and penny rugs are a good place to start I have only used pins to hold the circles down but fusing sounds interesting.
I’ve made 2 Pennie projects. They are fun and I love putting the colors together. One that I’m still working on is a quilt – I had a whole cloth machine quilted and am stitching pennies all over it, randomly. It’s great. When I’m done , I’ll post it. I cut hundreds of circles …….
I haven’t made anything with pennies although projects with them have caught my eye. I like the assorted colors.
I’ve never made anything with pennies but love the old-fashioned look. Since I always want some hand work to do, I would love to try this too. Mostly blues with cream, red, and mustard.
I have made a couple of penny mats , I love working with wool . I love the black and reds the best .
I love the pennies ! It’s a travel easy project and all the colors you can’t go wrong.
Being precut now makes it even better!
Yes – I have made penny mats, but I want to make more! The look of the mat changes completely with different colors! Each color scheme I see is beautiful!
Of course, you are the one that happened to get me started…..there was a free little wool kit you gave away at the Chicago show years ago and the rest is history!
Have wanted to try pennies will try them look forward to a tutorial from you.
You have piqued my interest in trying this beautiful art/craft form. The photos of the woolen pennies are beautiful. My question is did women use them on there floors or tables or both. I can’t imagine putting them in the floors.
Sandy Anderson
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Fusible pennies are the greatest
I am in love with these penny mats. I have always wanted to do this. The assorted colors backed in black are my favorites. The little penny rug you made with the star in the middle is fantastic. That’s what I would like to make. Thanks for giving us a chance to win some pennies and create out own masterpiece. 🙂
Lisa your penny project are Wonderful!!!! You are an extremely talented lady…Precut is half the battle–especially with circles!!! I would LOVE to win them!!!
What a terrific idea! Love the idea of the pennies made from visible. The smaller size means you aren’t stitching through the visible.
Thank you so much.
You have piqued my interest in making these penny rugs. I love all the colors. Our quilt guild has a “Wooly Brights” group that meets monthly to create table rugs. I tried it once,on my own, but the wool fell apart when I cut a circle. I gave up and continued quilting and Swedish Weaving.
I have never done pennies but have always wanted too. I have been collecting wool in hopes of getting started but alas i don’t know how to start?? This would be totally awesome to win! Thanks for a chance!
Carmen
Love the idea of precut pennies! What a time saver and you know what they say….variety is the spice of life. Thank you for the inspiration and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I have always loved the look of pennies, just never tried them. What a great way to try and with so many colors they should go with any project.
I would love to try working with pennys. And you make it look very enticing!
Great ideal. Tried cutting my own. Very time consuming. Would love to win an assortment of colors. Thanks
I was so excited to see that you were beginning to carry these pennies! I lovery that they are cut out in perfect circles! I’ve done wool projects of yours before and also did your Primitive Garden, but have not done an actual penny mat. Would love to do that! I like blue, red, brown and black. Thanks for the chance!
I want to make one of the Pennies. I love the look of them.
I have your penny quilt kit that was published last year but sadly haven’t started it because I wasn’t ready to cut all those pennies. This would be perfect. Just need to know if there is a compatible size. Hope the store can help with that. Definitely need the fusible. Great idea.
I have never made one before but we stayed at a cabin many years ago and they had one on a coffee table and I remember thinking it would be great to try and make! I love the thought of having precut pennies….sure would make it a lot easier! Great New Year project!
I have made a penny mat and they are so fun. So to win another would be awesome. I love the reds and blues and browns
I love that you offer pennies with fusible already attached. Great color and texture selections, too.
Great idea. A penny something is on my 2018 agenda, and must admit that I have already started collecting the precuts. I like the idea of adding the smaller circle of fusible as well. Haven’t consider a color scheme yet so guess the assorted is good. Maybe saw a taupe combination someplace that was nice, to get away from always on black.
I have made penny rugs and love them. What a great to have them pre cut. I like multi colors and black.
I’ve done lots of wool but never a penny rug. Would love to make as you can easily adjust the size to fit where you want to use your mat. I always enjoy your 12 days of Needful things because you explain why you love the product and how you use. Thanks!
Not yet! On my bucket list …
I’m a fan of black- love love the fuse circles !!
I oils love to try a penny mat. Fairly new to wool. Did the 2016 mystery this year
Would love to try the pennies. I have never tried working with them but it certainly would be fun. Love dark reds,golds and greens.
I want so badly to make a penny mat but here in Virginia wool is not readily available… I love primitive and I love your shop…
I have never made a penny rug and have little experience with wool. These are very pretty and would enjoy giving it a try, my favorite colors are red, blue and tan but the mix of colors is very appealing. Thanks for the Needful Things, interesting to see new things.
What a great idea and such a time saver !
I have made a penny mat before, this would make project much neater, and quicker. I like warm and jewel tones best
I want and intend to make one, have all my supplies but waiting to find time in between other quilting projects. Too many irons in the fire.
These may be called penny mats but they look priceless to me! I have never made one but it is on my bucket list – with these precuts it looks like it has moved very close to the top! Thank you for sharing your endless creativity!
I have made a penny mat – I love to put them together! Anything wool is just such a comfort to sew on. I enjoy blending all colors together.
I have not made a penny mat as of yet. I like be the look but my favorite is your penny quilt you have in this post. I find I don’t really know what to do with the mats because I hate to cover up all the work I did
I have not made a penny mat before but would love to. I like anything that is not to bright.
I love the look of the penny mats/rugs with antiques. The pre-cut pennies give me more incentive to making one.
I love making penny mats, they made excellent gifts and a touch of color here and there around the house. Winning a bag would make my next project much easier.
I would love to make a penny mat. Haven’t worked with wool much, but this is on my New Year’s list of to-do’s.
I haven’t made a penny mat, but with your precut circles and fusible available, you make it very inviting to try a new technique. I made the candy canes using your precut circles and loved the result.
Oh my! I’ve always wanted to make something with pennies but I always thought I wouldn’t be any good at cutting all those circles and getting them round. I love that they are pre-cut and ready to go. This has significantly lowered my fear factor and I’m excited to give it a try!
I have made a penny mat….several as a matter of fact. It is how I found you and your shop! I had wanted to learn to make one 7-8 years ago and had googled it and you were one of the ones who came up in the search. I find penny mats are addicting to do and like the more muted brights.
Love Penny Rugs, but haven’t made one yet because the idea of cutting all of those little circles and collecting all of those different scraps of wool was just too daunting. I would love the tradional dark country colors- Cranberry, hunter, navy, gold, etc and of course black!
I love your penny mats. I have made one, it was I think a freebie with the summer block of the week one year. Love it. It would be a great mobile project to take with wherever you go. I always have handwork with me.
I have made penny mats and love them. I enjoy hand stitching when I sit in the evening while I watch my favorite shows. Truth-be-told, I love doing anything with wool. Stitch away!!!
I haven’t tried this yet, but I would love to! I really like the assorted colors on black. Merry Christmas, Lisa!!
LOVE working with pennies. I am in the process of making Christmas trees as gifts. I wish I could have bought your circles. Would have been soooooo much easier. Next time I will buy the precuts from you. Thank you for the fusing tips. Merry Christmas.
I have not made any penny rugs but this might be reason to make one in 2018.
I have made a few versions of penny mats, and love them. Excited about precut pennies.
I’ve never made a penny mat this would be a good excuse to do so!
Love penny everuthing! This is one great idea. Im traditional country colors so I gravitate towards that color range. Ordering these today so I can start a new project in the New Year.
I have not made a penny mat before. Love penny rugs, runners…..
I love the pennies but have always been hesitant to try as I am allergic to wool if I touch my eyes. But willing to try.
Love making penny mats. Easy, portable, yummy colors. What’s not to love?❤️
I made the mat with the star at one of your classes. I would love to make another. I also think Red, and white maybe green would be nice at Christmas time.
I have never made a penny mat before. Precuts would make it so convenient!
I have never made a penny rug. I absolutely love the look. I love the primitive colors and would love to make a penny mat.
I have never made a penny mat but would love to try. I think I would use black and assorted colors
I love working on wool projects. I have made a few for myself and also a few for gifts for special friends. I have not tried making a penny mat yet but it is definitely in my future. I belong to a wool club in Florida and would love to share a project with wool pennies with my quilting friends. I really like the mat with the star in the center.
I love penny mats! So many options and love the multiple colors on black. Just makes you happy!
It’s great that we can buy pennies precut now!! I’ve made several penny rugs and cutting all those circles was the worst part!! I’d love to see some brighter colored wool pennies please!!
I am new to wool applique. I have not made a penny rug/mat but would love to make my first using some multi-color pennies and one of your patterns.
This has been a timesaver to say the least. What a clever idea. Sure saves a lot of time. Thanks for all you do
I have never made a penny rug because I don’t really know how to join them. I don’t know anyone where I live that knows how to do it either. Primitive colours are the wools I like to use.
I’ve never tried a penny rug, although with the black background, they are striking! Cutting out all those little circles with arthritic hands seemed overwhelming – but these circles would make it doable!
You are so smart-would love to use the fusible pennies. I love working with wool! Thank you.
I would love to win a kit to make a penny rug. I haven’t had a wool project for a while but really like working in wool. Multi-colored and black would be a great color combination.
I haven’t made a penny mat. The creative mood I’ve been in lately would have me thinking of doing one in reds and greens to form a Christmas Tree. Or fun pastels to do an oval egg-shape for Easter.
Oh, be still my beating heart! Precut pennies and precut fusible…it just doesn’t get any better than that. I love all colors, especially some of the strange golds and greens to add a pop of unexpected color.
Love, love, love penny mats! Yes I have made penny mats and they make great gifts for friends. Using a variety of colors go with more settings but red and green would be great for Christmas!
Love the wool pennies! I’ve made two coasters and want to make a bigger mat. I like the primitive colors backed by black.
I have made a few penny mats. My LQS kits pre cuts penny kits occasionally. It’s the way to go! I love all the colors you showed. I keep thinking I should have ordered the candy cane ornament penny’s. I’ll take a look & see if you still have them.
I haven’t made one as of yet but this looks like the way to go. Love to try doing one in reds and black. Thanks for a chance to win!
Would love to make a penny mat. Have brought one but never made one myself. Merry Christmas!!!
Oh just love wool pennies. Have not made a mat but made pennies to decorate other items, such as a wool bag. Love the feel when making them and they are fun cause they’re fast and so very cute!
Have not done the pennies yet. Looks very interesting. Love reds and blues.
I would love to make a penny mat! Your pictures are wonderful and very inspirational. I like a mix of colors. Hugs,
Making a penny may is on my list of things to do. They look like so much fun. The precut pennies make it easier.
I’ve never made one,would love to though. I really like the one with the star in center…also love those colors .Hope your husband is doing well. I know hard it is when a husband and partner in business has had surgery or a major medical issue and you are pulled in all directions. Keep the faith, God Bless and Merry Christmas!
I love, love, love working with pennies! They can be used in many ways. You can make a quick gift for a friend and it looks like you really worked hard. Now with the precut pennies it will make it even faster. You do so many things to make our lives so much easier. Thanks Lisa!!!😊
These precut pennies and fusible circles are genius! I have been admiring them in the store.
I love pennies and am constantly buying them in all colors
I love a mix of warm colors. They are a bit addictive, great thing to do while watching movies in the evening. I have made a couple penny mats.
I’ve seen these mats at shops, but never knew the history behind the pattern . What a fun change to try. I love Fall colors, and one would look great on my dining table. Merry Christmas
I have not made anything out of the pennies, but as I read this I’m thinking some mug mats would make great gifts any time of the year. I could use one right now for my coffee mug. Precut pennies would be great!
Of all the wool projects I have made, I have not made a penny rug. I think they are beautiful and now that you have precut circles, I look forward to making some!
I would like to make a penny mat and I am all about the gold and coral and black. One of the reasons I have not made a mat is because it is hard to make them consistent and this is an awesome solution..thanks!
I have made one penny mat. I would love to make another with more pennies in the stack. I love the muted colors.
I have made a penny mat but never finished it because my stitching did not look good enough for me, I guess I will put it on my list to finish next year, precut pennies might of helped,
I have never made a penning mat, but would love to make a table runner for a new dining room table we have just purchased. It is an Amish made table and I think a penny runner would be just perfect.
I have never made a penny mat before but it is definitely on my to do list. I love the precut ones. What a time saver.
I’ve done wool applique and I love it, but have never made a penny rug before. I love blues and rose colors together.
I have your Star Penny Pinkeep in the works right now! Have made a couple of penny rugs and love, love, love them. Also have Ring Around THe Rosie penny rug flannel by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio to make a cozy quilt.
I have always wanted to try it. I have an old army blanket that I would like to use as a base with red.
I have never made a penny rug before, but have worked with wool and love it so I would love to try a penny rug and any of your colors shown will do! On a side note…I was noticing the cute quilt blocks by each persons name in the comments…cute touch!
I have never made a penny mat, but always admire them. I can think of many places in my home that I would like to have one for. I like the colorful ones. Is there a book of stitches that I could buy or do they mainly use the blanket stitch? This sounds like a learning “winter project” to me. And precut – how good does it get!
Lisa you come up with the best ideas! I love Penny Mats…they just seem to bring the warmth of primitive into the home. The variations are endless and the colors and patterns are so beautiful.
Thank you for coming up with this and can’t wait to make one!
Merry Christmas!!!
I have wanted to do a penny mat for a couple of years, I’m hoping 2018 is the year I get to work on it. I love the muted colors– purple, red, green. Well, just about all colors!!
After watching your demo at Houston I purchased some precut pennies and made a penny rug. I am hooked! I need more!!!
Wow, I haven’t made a penny mat yet. But you have made it so easy now no excuses. Thanks
Wow, I haven’t made a penny mat. You have made it so easy no excuses. Thanks
Yes I have made a penny table mat, from your book Summer Gatherings, and loved doing it.
I’ve never made one.. too daunting to cut all those circles. I am a prim girl in my colors.
I love how timeless all your designs are. I haven’t made a mat yet but love everything wool and would love to!
I have never used penny’s but really like the look of them. Happy Holidays!
I would like to black and beige circles.
I have not made a penny mat but this looks like a project that I’d like to try! I like civil war colors.
I have done stacks of “pennies “ for appliqué projects but not a rug. I would like to try a rug in a diamond shape. I love all colors but mostly “dark uglies” or primitive.
Merry Christmas and a blessed new year 🎄❤️🎚
Hi Lisa and crew! Thanks for the chance to win some pennies! I have never made a penny rug but have made items that have pennies on them. I made your pin cushion for a Christmas gift that has the penny tongues around it. It turned out great and was fun to make. I’ve done other layered penny items in the past, too. 🎄
I looove penny mats! After buying some of your pennies at festival, I was going to work on my mat after holidays. Well, just broke my heel, so now laid up in bed I will be doing it sooner. Whoever thought that a “penny” will keep me sane over the next 12 weeks of no weight bearing😂
Love the pennies but have not made a penny rug yet. Great give away.
Would love love to try my first penny mat with a friend whose initials are MC. Hope your holidays are going to be wonderful!
I love making the penny mats and like new patterns & options of colors. They are beautiful displayed in my home. You keep me interested with all your ideas. Love all your help with new ideas. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I’ve never made a penny mat or even worked with wool. I would love to try it because they look amazing and something I could take to the doctor’s office and do.
I’ve not made a penny rug — yet — but one is planned for my handwork project after the first of the year. Thank you for the chance to win. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the staff.
I’m so excited! The possibilities are endless as to what I could do making penny mats. My imagination is on overdrive. It’s so nice to have the wool circles already cut out perfectly. Have a very Merry Christmas everyone!
I have made a few wool projects, including one penny rug and they are all PG patterns! Love the assorted colors with black.
Yes I have made penny rugs before and I use them all! For me the hardest part about making penny rugs is cutting out a perfect circle so with that being said yes, yes, yes, I would try these precut circles! I like scrappy and more muted colors with a few less muted colors thrown in for some added interest 🙂
I have never made a penny mat, but would love to try one. I did make one wool table topper and that was a lot of fun.
Would love to try this. Putting them on my Quilting Bucket list. Think thes would make awesome mug rugs.
Love the pictures of the pre-cut assorted pennies. Lovely colors! Oh what we could do! I still have to finish the penny mat we started at the NC retreat this year. It was great meeting you there! Love the idea of the pre-cut fusibles also, such a wonderful idea!!!!!!
I have not made an all penny penny rug but have made felted table top rugs
with penny edges for Christmas & Spring. Having pre cut pennies would be fantastic. Thanks
I never thought I would want to work with pennies, until I saw your photos. What peer pressure!! Haha
I never thought about working with pennies until I saw your photos. I love them! What peer pressure!! Ha ha
I have not yet made a penny mat. It is on my to do list. Love all of the primitive colors.
So excited about your precut pennies…..have always wanted to make a penny rug but have not……keep thinking I’ll cut the circles some day!! I love the scrappy pennies and black. Christmas colors, patriotic colors and fall colors would be great!!
I have always wanted to try a penny mat but I have been afraid to invest in the money without knowing how will I can complete the project. I did however, venture outside my box, and agree to be a facilitator for my sit n sew class at my favorite quilt shop . We agreed to learn together on Liberty Gatherings BOM with wool. The wool is on order from Moda and the fabrics are already in the shop. Looking forward to March 1. The old project will be completed in January and we will start this one. We are all in love with this pattern.
I have made one penny mat for my sister a few years ago. She didn’t know what it was, but since being “enlightened”, she proudly has it displayed in her log cabin home. I enjoyed making it, but having these pennies already pre-cut, would make it so much more fun. I love all the colors and would love to win some.
I have not made a penny mat but I sure would like to! I like varied colours but think there should be a black in there somewhere!
I have never made a penny mat but would love to. I really like the look of the black on the background or last penny. Would love to try to make one.
I’ve never worked with wool nor ‘penny’ mats, so this will be a totally new learning aspect of quilting and stitching for me. Some patterns that utilize pennies I had designated for me to make using yo-yos (Suffolk Puffs) from cottons.
Yes, I have made many penny rugs before. I have quite a few and I have gifted many. They are always a treasured gift. I would love the pennies prize ( I love alliteration), and black or assorted would be great! Your wools are the best out there!
Love working with wool and have made many pennies. I have a tip for you: fusible sometimes does not hold and pins fall out so I use staples! They come out easily and the wool fluffs right back up. Win-win.
I have done a small penny mat as a sample in guild one year enjoyed it. Would love the precuts as then I could have more variety . Thank You for the chance to win
Since I cannot cut a circle to save myself, I have avoided pennies. I would love to try pre-cut! Thanks for the fun!
I’ve done a fair number of wool appliqué mats, and some have wool pennies on them but I have never done a full penny rug. Maybe that’s next for me. I like black backgrounds in primitive colors. Thanks for the chance to win. Merry Christmas!
I’ve made a lot of wool projects but so far have not made a penny mat, I think I will place an order. I’m thinking black, gold, and red would be good colors. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love all your ideas!!!
I have not made a penny mat or used them yet in a project. Looks very fun and I see why the ladies of the past made them for useful as well as decorative items. My favorite colors are also those of the past: greens, reds/burgundies, rusts/golds. Who am I kidding? I love all colors and textures…
I am in LOVE with the penny quilt!!! It is def. going on my to do list!!! I have made several penny mats and am so happy to see precut pennies!!! Thank you for all your and your employees hard work!