mrsginther
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
My designs are a modern twist on an old tradition. Using primarily quality recycled materials or virgin wool's I draw from over a decade of experience to create rugs, bowls, bags and other items that are designed to last. My goal is to create articles of heirloom quality, so be sure to read more about heirloom rugs in my shop policies.
Thanks for stopping by......hope you like what you see! I do custom work, so feel free to contact me to see if it can possibly be done.
I will ship internationally, please contact me with your location for a shipping quote.
Check out more of what I can do at my flickr site:
www.flickr.com/photos/mrsginther
Check out my website:
http://mrsginther.com/
Announcement
My designs are a modern twist on an old tradition. Using primarily quality recycled materials or virgin wool's I draw from over a decade of experience to create rugs, bowls, bags and other items that are designed to last. My goal is to create articles of heirloom quality, so be sure to read more about heirloom rugs in my shop policies.
Thanks for stopping by......hope you like what you see! I do custom work, so feel free to contact me to see if it can possibly be done.
I will ship internationally, please contact me with your location for a shipping quote.
Check out more of what I can do at my flickr site:
www.flickr.com/photos/mrsginther
Check out my website:
http://mrsginther.com/
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Ada on Jun 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe rugs are gorgeous and feel like they’ll last a long time. Kathy was very communicative and easy to work with.
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Ada on Jun 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese rugs are so gorgeous and vibrant! They make my guest room look so much brighter and happier. Nice tight braiding; I feel like they’ll last a long time and I love that they’re machine-washable. They also don’t slip nearly as much as I expected on my tile floors, which is an added bonus. Kathy was very communicative and easy to work with.
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Denise on Jun 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExactly what I wanted. This was a gift from my Auntie to me. The size is just right for by my bed. The colors are perfect. It is beautifully made - all even and tightly braided and stitched. Arrived nicely rolled as a rug should be! Looking forward to years of enjoyment and happy feet on my rug.
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Nancy on Jun 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis rug is even more beautiful than it appears online. Kathy was great to communicate with and created just what I wanted. The colors are lovely. Very well made , thick, will last forever. Also great that it’s machine washable.
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Mark on Jun 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsPlease see review under my other listing. I am so happy with my rug. Thank you.
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Mark on Jun 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMrs. Gunther could not have made the process of making a custom rug any easier. From the first email to the last. She not know gave me status photos, thank you so much. But called the post office to find out where my rug was located when it went "sitting" at one location. She could not have been kinder nor easier to work with. The rug turned out as an exact match to the room that I sent photos. And is just what I had in my mind. My cat unfortunately has already called it hers. And my husband has already requested more. I call that a win and more than 5 stars. Thank you so do much.
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Rebecca on May 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy rug is absolutely perfect! Kathy was delightful and her work is top notch. I finally have the best solution to my 15 year decorating dilemma! Highly recommend!
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amandacolter091 on May 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsKathy was so nice and helpful! And the rug was even more beautiful in person!
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vimarjo on May 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis seller’s rugs are expertly crafted, and that is why I keep coming back. I love her beautiful products! The rugs are reversible and come in beautiful colors. Shipping is always fast! Thanks!
About mrsginther
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My new studio!
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Love my fabric!
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Here is where you'll find me most of the time....doing what I love!
Here is how it all began........
I grew up when green was just a color and sustainability meant outlasting my older brothers in a game of tag.
Being the oldest daughter, the fourth of nine siblings, I learned at an early age the value of using whatever material was available to create whatever was needed for the family. "Store bought" was not a common adjective used in our house. I honed my sewing skills by having to re-design clothes from my fuller figured cousins and watched carefully as my mother produced amazing designs with her crochet hook.
When the time came for me to leave home, time seemed to become my enemy to my creative ideas. Jobs, marriage, and starting my own family seemed to steal any free time. As the family grew, those basic sewing and crocheting skills assumed a more important role in my life. Using the quiet hours when the children were in bed to sew clothes for my nine daughters, or one son became a special time of personal rejuvination and satisfaction.
The free time became more plentiful, or maybe I just took the time, and my desire to expand my craftiness grew.
When we remodeled our house to add an extra room for the boy, I decided a braided rug was the answer to decorate the entry way. I had a pile of material, the need for a rug, and the fortitude to try it. So ready for the winter of 1997, my first braided rug graced our home; we still use that rug, but it has been "demoted" to the mud porch.
As my second daughter was studing textile design at the UW-Madison, she introduced me to one of her instructors who also was a designer/decorator specializing in floor coverings. The light was turned on! Not only could my braiding be my creative relief, it could also be profitable! As I explored the braiding design and technique books, it struck me that braided items did not have to be flat. Baskets, bowls, purses, a whole new world seemed to open up for me.
It is an exciting time in my life, but my most fulfilling projects are still being able to take discarded materials and create heirloom pieces that will last two or three lifetimes.
Shop policies
My goal is to create heirloom quality pieces; rugs that are designed for generations of daily use.
Some points to look for before ordering a braided rug:
1) High quality materials-predominantly wool.
2) Consistent braids, firm, but flexible to allow the rug to adjust to stresses and humidity.
3) Tight lacing gives rug extra durability.
4) Heavy lacing cord concealed inside the braid to protect the cord from abrasion.
5) The finished rug should be a little stiff when first placed and may require two to three weeks to relax to fit your floor.
When I do use recycled materials in my rugs, I only use strong materials that have a lot of life left.
So please look around and feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. Thank you for your interest in what I love best!
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Shipping
On international orders please contact me with your location for a shipping quote. Any import fees, duties, and taxes incurred as a result of an international purchase are the responsibility of buyer.
Additional policies and FAQs
I would love to make a custom order for you. If you don't see what you want here, contact me to discuss your options. I require a 50% non-refundable down payment up front with the second half and shipping costs due upon completion of rug.
While I do my best to take accurate pictures, be aware that colors may appear differently on your computer monitor.