Repairing old braided rugs can be very frustrating. It's like renovating an old house...you never know what your are going to run into. But there is no reward quite like the reaction of a client after they've had a treasured family possession returned to them. Here's what some of them had to say:

"You did a beautiful job on the rug!...The whole experience was more than just "getting the rug finished." You transformed it into a fond rememberance of things past, a joy in the present and a treasure for the future, through your kind and sympathetic handling of the entire effort. I and my family are truly thankful."

"... You are truly amazing!!!! I got my rug today, and when I opened it up, all I could do was smile. It smelled clean, it looks so beautiful, and it is so professionally done. I am so amazed at how fast you got it done. ...What you do is unbelievable. I will cherish it forever, and I needed to feel that love of it that reminds me of my mom, grandmother, and sisters. I cannot thank you enough....Most people who run a business today don't care about their work. You do, and that is so refreshing. I debated going through with sending it away, but I am so glad that I did."

"OH my God! It is beautiful!!!! My heart is so full just seeing the picture. I am so emotional anyway but this is like visiting with the past and my heart is so full. THANKYOU! THANKYOU! THANKYOU!"

"Oh my! It looks wonderful. Just beautiful. Mom will be thrilled. I know she didn't expect to see it finished nearly so soon. Many thanks"

"I saw your website and have new hope for my grandmother's rug. Your restoration projects are simply amazing. I admire your skill."..."The rug looks beautiful! I can't tell where the damaged part used to be. I'm amazed that you were able to restore it as quickly as you did"

Here are some of my more recent restoration projects. Have a look. It's interesting to note the before and after photos. Some of them are quite amazing:  

Dad's Rug , Aunt Gladys' Rug , Grandmother's Rug , Nana Anna's Rug , Nancy's Rugs , Aunt Faney's Rug , Nana's Rug ,  Mom's Rug ,Tapestry , John's Rug , Aunt Virginia's Rugs , Ruth's Rugs , Bristol , Faustina's Rugs, Marie Anna's Rug, Hinckley Heirloom, Jane's Treasure, Inez,  Mom-Mom's Rug Minnie's Rug, Laura, Dorothy's Memories, Amish Art, Madeliene's Rugs, American Treasure ,
Sharon's Treasure , Jadwiga

If you have a rug that you would like repaired, send me an email (or letter) describing the rug, i.e. size, shape, material, age, and a history of the rug along with photographs showing the entire rug and closeups of the damaged area(s). I would also like to know if the rug is laced or sewn. (Unfortunately, I cannot repair manufactured rugs...just those made by hand.) Based on what you send I will give you an estimate of the repair cost. The estimates are usually fairly acurate. However I work on an hourly basis and the actual repair could be more or less than the estimate. There would also be shipping and handling, both ways, unless you are close enough to deliver and/or pickup the rug yourself.

If there are further questions or if you would like to discuss in more detail your particular project please call (203-431-9379), or email me and I will call you.