punch needle primitives and magdalena briner eby

I found a beautifully illustrated book by Evelyn Lawrence and Kathy Wright filled with pictures of hooked rugs done by Magdalena Briner Eby  (1832-1915) from Perry County, Pennsylvania. While Magdalena worked with wool and rug hooking, primitive design and punch needle also make a perfect pair.

two cats two birds in lincoln log frame
two cats and two birds in Lincoln log frame. (pattern courtesy of Rebecca Lindquist)
variation on Magdalena rug
variation on Magdalena rug

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