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Magdalena Briner Eby
1st HISTORIC MARKER dedicated to a "Rug Hooker"...
honoring Magdalena Briner Eby, installed October 2019,
Raffle Rug --- WON by Debra Smith, Editor of Rug Hooking Magazine (in pink), hooked by the
Magdalena Rug Hookers of Perry County, Pennsylvania. The raffle rug was inspired by Magdalena's "Farm" rug (pictured on page 45 in Rug Hooking Traditions with Magdalena Briner Eby).
Read the Lancaster Farmer article for more info on the Magdalena Rug Hookers of Perry County rug.
TRAIL RUG...Magdalena's "Great-Granddaughter's" rug was the inspiration for the
1st Trail Rug on the National Quilt Trail (pictured below & on page 41 & 56 in the book).
The Magdalena Briner Eby Trail Rug is located at: Tuscarora State Forest (Rt. 274, Blain, PA). You can visit the Trail Rug & other Magdalena Historic Sites in Perry County --- a map is included with each Magdalena book order.
Photo --- July 8, 2011, the unveiling of the 1st Trail Rug, dedicated to Magdalena Briner Eby, at Tuscarora State Forest. Pictured are some of Magdalena's descendants, authors: Kathy Wright & Evelyn Lawrence, trail rug sponsor: Debra Smith-Editor of Rug Hooking Magazine, Gene Odato & Tuscarora State Forest staff, Sharon Lee-PA Quilt Trails, artists who painted the Trail Rug, & Smokey Bear. The original Magdalena rug is held by her descendants (left) & Evelyn Lawrence's is holder her contemporary Magdalena rug (right).
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Our books are available each year at the largest and most comprehensive rug hooking event in the country, featuring: Exhibits (500-800 rugs) --- Vendors (over a dozen) --- Classes (thirty+). As each book makes it's debut at Rug Hooking Week, it's accompanied by an exclusive exhibit of the artist's work, gallery talks, & classes.
For more info click on: Rug Hooking Week
23rd Annual Rug Hooking Week Dates: August 10 - 15, 2020
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