Rug 4 GREENMAN

Here is the GREENMAN rug that we entered in the New Mexico State Fair. It was our first time ever enter in the NMSF. We did not win. When we discussed why we did not win with one of the fiber arts judges / coordinators, we were informed that the crietria for the category "Rug, Traditional" included elements of traditional rug (i.e., American Colonial). Greenman did not have these elements, so we did not win. (The rug that did win was beautiful!)

We asked if the committee would please consider adding an additional catergory for next year. They will take it under advisement.

Greenman was made completely from upcycled sweaters. No new yarns were used. The sweaters were purchased from secondhand stores and thift shops (e.g., Goodwill). Some of the manufacturers for GREENMAN were:

• Blarney Woolen Mills
• Caribbean Joe
• J. Crew
• Mervyn’s
• Moda International
• Mossimo
• Woolrich

His design was taken from a stained glass pattern by Chantal Paré. I subsequently sent her a photo and she posted it on her website.

He measures about 32" in diameter.