Spoo Kee’s New Rug
14 June 2010 | by Jen in Family & Friends
My mother-in-law made this beautiful wool rug as a wedding gift. She let me pick out the shape, size and colors (she even dyed a couple herself). We didn’t really know what to expect with the grey, yellow and ivory color combination. Though it seems trendy, I figured these colors would make the rug look more modern while still retaining the old-fashioned feel from a braided rug. I have to say I was completely thrilled when I open the box!
The photos don’t do it justice, plus you can’t feel how soft it is. As you can see, even the four-legged member of the household approves! This photo was taken soon after I unrolled it (you can see the edges are still a little wavy) and Spoo has pretty much claimed it as his own. Because of this I’ve had to move it from the living room to my office (oh geez that’s a real shame, now i have it all to myself) where I can shut the door when I’m not around. See, Spoo Kee likes to dig his claws into the wool (as most cats would); he knows he’s not supposed to. In fact, while I was on the computer the other day, I heard the faintest of sounds behind me: *pick* *pick*. Yes, that was Spoo Kee trying to be ever so quiet while scratching the rug!
Oh, and thank you for the comments on Dress Parade (Yellow, Part 1), I’m glad you love that little yellow dress. Part 2 is coming up very soon!
What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 12 Comments
Oh wow–what a gorgeous rug! I grew up with a bunch of braided rugs throughout the house (a few were “vintage”–rag rugs we inherited from the estate of a great uncle), and have such a soft spot for them! I love the more modern colors in this.
That is too funny about Spoo Kee! My mom’s cats are perpetually scratching at rugs/carpets. It can be quite destructive (even though it is hilarious to see how sneaky they get!). :p
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awww! I can’t decide which is more adorable the lovely rug or Spoo Kee picking at it!!! xoxoxox
What a pretty rug!! How nice of your mother in law to make this! I think I would like to lie on it too, just like spoo kee.
Wow, I want that rug! What did MIL make it from?
Beautiful rug and cute kitty! My cats are forever curling up on every warm & cozy surface they can find.
That rug is gorgeous! The colors are amazing.
thanks so much!
@Violette Crumble – i believe the fabric is woolrich wool that you can buy by the yard. it’s exceptional quality and will surely last a very long time!
That rug is amazing, and I love Spoo Kee’s territorial stare!
I just scrolled down and saw the 1920s yellow dress, it is beautiful. I am the same as you-I don’t usually wear 1920s designs because I am far from willowy! I have curvy hips so my figure is more suited to 1950s Marilyn-type designs. The dress looks amazing on you though!
What an incredible gift! And that spoo knows a good thing when he sees it<3
This rug is beautiful!
Wow! What an amazing gift. Is the rug braided? I’ve always wanted to make one of these. Does you MIL have a shop? If not, would she mind sharing the pattern with us?
thanks Veronica – nope, she does have a shop, she does this just for family.
i believe she has referenced books on rug-braiding for these although i have no idea which ones.