Fair Time!

This weekend marks the beginning of the Eastern Idaho State Fair. This has been a tradition for our family, as for most Blackfoot residents and beyond, for as long as I can remember. The parade will kick thngs off Saturday morning and then let the fun begin! As a kid, I couldn't wait for wristband day so I could go with my friends and scream my head off going upside down on all of the crazy rollercoasters. Later, when I was in college, my mom partnered with our neighbor in organizing and setting up the Needlecraft Building. For several years I went to help hang quilts and counted cross stich, afghans and embroidery. I love that building still. This year, I have entered one of my rugs. If you are in Blackfoot, be sure to stop by the Fair and the Needlecraft building and appreciate all the beautiful pieces that represent so much time and talent in Eastern Idaho.

Here is my Fair Rug. Hope you enjoy!

It Started Like This. . .

The beginning of the rug idea stemmed from my beautiful and talented friend Lizzy. It is thanks to her, and my wonderful and supportive husband, that this has come to fruition. Her timeless style saw these rugs (originally designed by Jean Lee) and fell in love. You can read Lizzy's complete story at www.thesmallseed.com, but in short, she had a high-risk situation with her expectant twins known as mono-mono, which put her in the hospital for a lengthy period hooked to heart monitors. During her extended stay, we finished a rug for her nursery where we hoped she would be able to rock her sweet twin girls. The angel babies are now here safely - small, but growing - and it looks like she'll be able to bring them home in a couple of weeks. She is a sweet, joyful and faithful woman, and when I make these rugs, I am reminded of her enthusiasm and strength. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

This is Lizzy's rug:

Welcome to Melissa Rugs!

Thank you for visiting Melissa Rugs! This is the place to find hand-crocheted rugs. I use a soft cotton cording to create these useful works of art. There are several patterns to choose from, or I can do a custom size and design based on your specifications. You can contact me at melissarugs@gmail.com.