It was in one of these small villages that cynthia saw local women selling hooked rugs by.
Mcadoo hooked rugs.
The talented rug makers at mcadoo rugs in north bennington vermont produced heirloom quality punch needle hooked rugs from 1972 until 2009 using locally sourced wool.
When frances mcadoo pronounced mac uh doo retired he and his wife cynthia both avid sailors set off on a long sailing trip along the coast of maine.
This design of this beautiful hand dyed hand made rug combines two iconic elements of the state s natural culture.
These richly hooked rugs feature delightfully whimsical designs coastal seascapes fantastical sea creatures and more.
During their travels they would stop and go ashore to visit different harbor towns.
Golden retriever with grapes pattern.
Cynthia mcadoo has been photographing hooked rugs for over twenty five years.
She has also designed and hooked rugs for her family business mcadoo rugs of north bennington vermont.
Her rugs have been exhibited throughout new england.
Read about mcadoo rug patterns.
Wild thistles abundant in meadows and the ubiquitous black and.
She is also the author of punch needle rug hooking and resides with her family in cornwall vermont.
Made with 100 new zealand wool that is hand dyed at melina s own seal harbor rug company.
Melina white s unique hand hooked rug designs are inspired by the stunning maine coast and its culture.