what is a crewel rug?

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what is a crewel rug?

2006-08-05 07:33:13 · 2 answers · asked by terry12 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden

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It is a type of embroidery using wool and a canvas base. Frequently you'll see pictures of crewel with the pattern a type of paisley or Jacobean work.
Google for embroidery, needlework, Jacobean, crewel.
good luck

2006-08-05 14:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by omajust 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

that is a rug that pulls itself out from under you...lol
Actually it is a type of embroidery

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crewel_Work

2006-08-05 15:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by GKFTAF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋