Marge's Braided Rugs...Client Comments

If you're interested in learning to braid check out my 2 new videos,
"How To Make an Oval Braided  Rug" and "How To Make a Round Braided Rug".

It's hard work braiding rugs. Believe me when I tell you that I don't do it just for the money. I do it mainly for the enjoyment and satisfaction that I get from making people happy. Here are my client's comments...

"The rugs just came...The most beautiful things I've ever seen"
...Cape Cod, Ma.

"Buying one of your rugs has been on my mind since you started...especially one made from coat wool. I can't pass this opportunity by or I know I will regret it. It will be a family heirloom. The rug is at my bedside and it feels great to feel it under my feet evrytime I go to bed or wake up....Va.

"Marge...If I didn't see the pictures of the rug taken apart I would have thought you found a way to clean it. I have been on my hands and knees looking to find the repair and I can't. How do you do it? You are just amazing. I am so excited and now feel at peace again. If I had to live with the rug ruined it would have broken my heart every single day. I can't believe how quickly you did the work. I can tell you love the rug as much as I do because looking at it broke your heart too. I can't thank you enough for saving my rug. You are one of a kind! Thank you thank you thank you....Staten Island, N.Y.

" The rug arrived today. It is just as beautiful as we expected it to be. We rolled it out in Cathy's room and couldn't wait to step on it. It feels thick and plush. Thanks so much for your hard work. That's 2 rugs down and 2 more to go (smile). I'll start saving today"...N.Y., N.Y.

As I wrote in one of my earlier messages, you did everything that I had dreamed of someone doing with this rug that I love so much....I can't say enough to express my appreciation....This rug is now OURS."...Bethesda, Md.

"Majorie's rug has arrived and is proudly sitting atop its new felt pad. You did a wonderful job, maintaining it's character while rehabbing the worn areas. Tom is very pleased to have his mother's rug back. His smile says it all!!! Thanks again for finding the time to complete it so quickly"...Westport, Ma

"Finding a braided rug in stores and through the mail has been tough...they tend to be thin with loads of zigzag threads and unremarkable colors...your rug gallery is extroadinary"...Marblehead Ma.

"The rugs just arrived! That was super fast! They're absolutely beautiful. I love the yellows...so pretty on my wide pine floors. Thank you so much...I'll be in touch"...Middleburgh, NY

"...And we LOVE the rugs. They are just wonderful. Thank you so very much"...Anacortes, Wa.

"It's gorgeous Marge....we're all going barefoot around the house these days looking for excuses to go through the hall. It's SO soft and cushy!...Rushville, In.

" 'Fireside' arrived yesterday afternoon in fine shape. It is beautiful, and I am totally delighted with it!!!!! Can't wait to get started on the next three. I'm probably not your average client Marge, in that I dont live in a big beautiful home, and I'm not wealthy, but I do know what I like, and am willing to save for it."

"Marge, I can't put into words how lovely the rugs are and how they have brightened up our kitchen. We are getting so many rave reviews from everyone that sees them. They all wonder where I found you. Of course I tell them and show them my album. You also need to know that they were packed so well that I had to do nothing to make them lie flat. We are so pleased with them and want you to know"...Middleburg, NY

"The rug just arrived and it is gorgeous! So soft too! And...yes...the colors are really beautiful!! I love my new rug. Thank you so much. I hope I will enjoy this rug for many years to come"..New York, NY

"The pictures you sent are nothing compared to seeing the rug in person...gorgeous! I never thought we'd get anything as pretty as this...the colors go so wonderfully with the room. Thanks for all your hard work."...Unionville, Tenn.

"The rug is absolutely beautiful!. My husband likes to stand on the rug in his sock feet. I just sit in my rocker and look at it. You are a wonderful craftsperson. Thank you so much."...Eureka, Ill.

"The rug is beautiful. You did a beautiful job and I appreciate your craftsmanship. I just love it! Thanks so much for the special pictures that you sent too!...We love our rug! It is always called Marge's Rug. My husband is forever telling our son to be careful of Marge's Rug"...Costa Mesa, Ca.

" We couldn't be more pleased with our braided rug. Thank you so much. The colors are wonderful: rich, deep, and perfectly matched to our decor. Your help in developing the palette for our rug was much appreciated! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!"...Berwyn, Pa.

" Geronimo arrived today...he is beautiful. We could hardly wait to get him in place on the floor like I imagined...he made our living room come alive. We couldn't be happier. Thanks again for such a lovely and beautiful rug. It is even more than we had visualized."...Eufaula. Ok.

"Enjoying the new rug? I can not put into words just how much. My home is enchanting, magical, romantic, and whimsical... I have never felt more "at home" in my own home. Thank you Marge. You are an angel in my life. Wow...Your amazing skill created a beautiful work of art."...Upper Saddle River, N.J.

"This is the most gorgeous thing that I have ever seen. Marge you are so great...I can't believe it. It is stunning...Just a knockout. Even matches the stripes in my wallpaper and the hardwood floor color."...Jacksonville, Fla.

"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!"

"I can't tell you how beautiful that rug is. There are no words to express it and you have outdone yourself. I think this is the lovliest rug you have made thus far. I want you to keep in mind that I want a rug made for my dining room also."

"This rug was in my bedroom when I was a boy. It is now in my son's bedroom but I already told him that when he moves out he is not taking it with him!!!"...Rochester, NY

"The rugs arrived late yesterday. They are stunning. The colors are perfect and the rugs are so luxuriously thick. They are perfect for the room. They really are works of art and we're a little hesitant to walk on them. Your work is beautiful."...Tucson, Az.

"Wow! Pretty jazzy! This looks really beautiful. I'm glad that you and mom were able to work together on this...Thank you verry much for all of your efforts to make her happy...Galien , Mich.

"My husband and I enjoyed selecting the colors for our beautiful rug. It sits in our entryway in the colors of both dining and living rooms.Our new braided rug is so soft and thick, we enjoy taking off our shoes and walking barefoot across it. We plan to hand it down to our children someday."

"...Please accept my thanks now for your delightful surprise. Your work looks gorgeous and it was fascinating to see how you got it done. The book is a lovely momento of your labors, which, in turn, have so beautifully brought back to life my father's labors. Truly above and beyond the call of duty. I am more than happy to pay for the extra four hours beyond the estimate...your instincts were correct to make the work as close to perfect as you could"...Washington, D.C.

"The rugs arrived. They are perfect! Thank you for your excellent workmanship."...Crownsville, Md.

"I feel I know you from reading your site several times now. So helpful and informative, and your rugs are just beautiful. Thank you for the beauty you that you send out into the world through your craftsmanship. It is obvious that you conduct your business with great integrity and your enthusiasm for your work is evident"...Lisa.

"Oh Marge, it is beautiful. But then I didn't expect anything different from you. You are such an artist"

"...we have finally completed the makeover of our guest room..it has a Florida atmosphere and it is where "Starfish" has found its home. I love it. It is so soft and fits so well with our decor. Thanks for your craftsmanship"...Orlando, Fla.

"The rugs arrived in excellent condition. They are even more beautiful in person than in the pictures. They go perfectly with the surroundings. Thanks for everything."...Kanata, Ontario Canada

"I spent a fortune on raffle tickets and didn't win so I ordered a custom rug of my own. I'm so glad that I did as it shows a likeness of my "girl"...It is so beautiful...Rocklin,Ca

"I'm thinking your web site should have 'feet-o-feel' so people can get a feel for what it's like to stand on your rugs! I hope you do this for many years to come so I can get another one!...San Antonio, Tx

"The rug was delivered yesterday. My wife and I love it. We have it at our front door and it looks great. Thanks so much for the excellent work and quick service"...Portage, Ill.

"...it is gorgeous. The quality is unbelievable!! I love it and really appreciate the time and effort in the album. I can't believe all the work it entails. It is obviously a labor of love."...Northridge, Ca.

"...Good Job! Pleased about my rug. I think that's terrific...and it's even been shampooed. Enhances the colors"...Peabody, Ma.

" Your rug adds so much color and texture to our home I'm having a hard time deciding which room to keep it in. Thank you so much for your beautiful creation"

"...I want to thank you for restoring grandmother's braided rugs. The stitching used to repair the rugs is virtually invisible so it is almost impossible to see the repairs. Your workmanship is so beautiful"

"Wow, that color is the EXACT color that is in and around the red rose. It's also used as an accent stripe in the bedding. You're very good at this!"...Atlanta, Ga.

"I'm astounded that you got it done so quickly! It's just beautiful, and I'm absolutely thrilled with it!...Arlington, Va.

"When I opened up the package I almost cried. It took my breath away."...Soldotna, Ak.

"My favorite carpet is 'BlueBell'. My husband's is 'Carillon'. Both masterpieces are living, breathing, talking, spirits in this home. Amazing! Our son is home for awhile and he said,'...whoever made these braided rugs is an incredible person.' Oh yes...you are."...Upper Saddle River, N.J.

"Fred and Cindy are so thrilled and were glad to get it early. They plan to take it and put it down at the Ranch before Thanksgiving as they will have lots of people there. It thrills my heart because they are so pleased with the rug. It is more beautiful than I could imagine. Thanks again...you have been wonderful to work with, and I could not be more pleased."...Arlington, Tx

"We LOVE it! Not like it...LOVE it!"
"I had no idea the hooked centers would be so dense and thick. The colors are great and the workmanship is tHrue quality"...Lebanon, N

"The rug looks just super! We love it very much. We like the way you mixed the 2 blue colors to give added interest"...Charleston, W. Va.

"Just wanted to let you know that Ol' Blue arrived home safely and has a place of honor on our upstairs landing. I really love it Marge...it's so beautiful"...Marmora, NJ

"The rug arrived...and its just gorgeous. The colors are absolutely perfect. I love it!!"..."One thing I especially like about the way it came out is the "old fashioned" look which I love. My grandmother used to braid rugs and would always include many colors...and I think of her when I look at my new rug"...Kanab, Utah

"The rug is absolutely beautiful... I keep it in the dining room and the proportions are perfect."...Calgary, Alberta,

"The rug arrived and it is just beautiful"...Geneseo, N.Y.

"Well, we just don't know what to say! The rug turned out to be wonderfully finished! This is the first time it really looks like it was supposed to when it was originally made. What is interesting, I don't remember all the printed material in the rug. Your work is realy nice and we have decided we cannot just put it away as planned. We intend to use it (carefully) and care for it as you explained."
We will be leaving at the end of the month to see Richard's mom and cannot wait to show her the pictures of it in the living room. She will be as pleased as we are. Thank you so much!! I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone that has a need for your services."...Lenexa, Ks

"I just love the colors. It will brighten up the hallway perfectly"...Sudbury , Ma.

"You are good! They have a whole new new life. Do you think you could do anything with me? The oval will be an excellent size for the entry. It is a traffic area but with less feet involved than there used to be."...Riverdale, N.Y.

"The graphic quality of our braided rug--contemporary yet classic--is the perfect touch in our black and white 1920's-style tiled bathroom. Even better, it feels like a pillow under our bare feet!"...Berwyn, Pa.

"Great repair job!...Now I have to start saving for one of your custom rugs"...Mount Kisco NY

"Love , Love, Love it. Moreover, my son Alex loves it. Something very special just for him. So glad I found you on the internet. In a few years we'll have to get Nina (my 4 month old) her own special rug. With warm appreciation"...Huntington, N.Y.

"It is beautiful. You did a marvelous job on this. Thanks again, so much."...Oshkosh, Wi.

"Marge, I love looking at your restoration projects and I know exactly how each of those recipients feels. A little bit of you is in all our homes"....Jane (of "Jane's Treasure")

"You are a wonder. Your work is carefully and beautifully done. Speaking as one braided rug maker to another, I am always impressed. If I were a person with money, I'd order some up right now. But I'm not, so I can only appreciate the lovely photos. Good work!" Barb

"It is beautiful and we love it. Thank you so much for everything"...W. Leechburg, Pa.

"I received the rug shipment today and I am so very pleased. It is so plush and vibrant - it takes my breath away. My kids even wanted to sleep on it last night ."..."Thanks so much for the wonderful addition to our home! I am very proud."...Ewa, Hawaii

"Marge, You are a true artist...I could cry just looking at it"... Millbrook, N.Y.

"The rug just arrived and I unpacked it eagerly. I can tell where you worked on it only with the closest inspection. I have placed it in my office, where it glows against the beautiful bamboo floor. It definitely looks like it belongs there!"...Cary, N.C.

" I received your package and I am speechless. The rug is absolutely beyond any words. I can not stop looking at it."...Princeton, IL

" The rug came today! It is gorgeous. I am still in awe. Although I didn't know quite how to express my preferences in the design process, you managed to read my mind very well. The rug is perfect. Thank you so much for your hard work."...Providence, R.I.

"Since we received the most beautiful rug you made for us, I am always so pleased when I walk into our den. We both are in awe of your amazing talent to make these rugs. We couldn't be happier with the rug and how it brightened up our room. We certainly made the right decision as there could be no other rug that would have been so perfect for us. Thanks again"...Arcadia, Ca

" The rugs just arrived! Oh, my, how special and delicious! I am thrilled; they make the kitchen look finished, just as I had imagined. Thanks you so much for your craftsmanship and care. This has been just a pleasure of an experience."...W. Newton, Ma.

"They look fantastic!!!...Love them, the color and everything is great. I think now we may want a runner to go with these. Many thanks...again, you do great work"

"...We love it, we all love it...it is worth every penny plus we've come to "know" this lovely lady in Ct....Thanks again for everything. We are truly delighted"...Columbia Falls, Mt.

" Thank you so much - I feel so fortunate to have come across your website and have made a connection with you so easily. I think the chair pads are very special - I purchased the chairs (made here in CT) and now the pads (also handmade here in CT). We have a very old home filled with famity, friends and lots of love - The pads just seem "right" - I really appreciate everything!"

"My rugs are BEAUTIFUL. They look great in my bedroom and are so soft under foot. You realize now that you have SPOILED me beyond repair and I will never be able to have another rug but yours. Thanks so much for the work you do!"...New York, NY

"We finally finished the room for the new member of the family, the beautiful heirloom that you made for us and our home and family. Everyone just can't believe how beautiful, and thick, and perfect this "Sooner" rug is. They are all green with envy and wonder how I came upon finding you and your excellent work and quality. It sure is perfect in this house, 200 + years old! Thank you for letting us have this rug for our home"...Williamstown, Ma.

"Oh my goodness!!! The rugs are so so beautiful!!!! They are truly works of art, and I am so thankful that I found you. "Golden Girl" is such a prize!! My Golden Girl, Courtney, to be married soon, and I think the rug would be such a wonderful gift, but........it's so awesome I don't think I'll be able to part with it. "Kate" is wonderful as well, all the colors are totally perfect. "Pinwheel" is in the baby's room...looks specially made for it! With all my heart, thank you. Check will go out this week. You're a beautiful artist Marge, and my family and I will have several lifetimes to enjoy the rugs."
...Concord, Ca.

" You make rugs the way my mother made them..I am so happy that I found you...You do not need to sell me on the virtues of wool; We are sheep ranchers"...Evanston, Wy

"We are thrilled to death! The rug looks just like it used to look and it's so nice having it back. It's like a family member coming home...it's comforting to see it used again. The rug was used by my mother-in-law by her bed for 30+ years. You did a wonderful job and we can't thank you enough for all the extra work you did. It's very much appreciated."...Madison, Al.

"Marge, it is really great and so wonderfully presented. It looks so much like "Philly". I thought you would just use a standard cat picture but you actually used her picture. It sits in our LR in front of the fireplace, we both look at it every night and remember how wonderful "Philly" was. It's like having him back with us."

"The gift arrived and she loved it!! She called me in tears....`The colors are perfect, the size is perfect and it's beautiful`.....sob.....sob... So there you have it. Another very happy and satisfied customer! Again Marge, thank you...it's been a delight working with you on this project. I wish you continued success in your business of creating family heirlooms...Oceanside, Ca.

"Everyone who has seen it marvels at the way you got it to match not only the room it is in but how it blends with the decor in the living room as well."..Seattle, Wa.

" I was busy and Marge stood in the kitchen and worked out the perfect color pallate. We just love them. Even the moving folks were oohing and aahing..They are so incredibly soft to stand on"

"The rug has arrived! It's terrific...you certainly are a true artisan. Your workmanship and attention to every detail is absolutely beyond compare. I feel that not only have I gained a gorgeous new rug but I've made a new friend as well. Many thanks for sharing your talents. Now, that said, I'd like to talk about the next rug.."

"I was utterly shocked that it was done and overwhelmed at how beautiful it is. The colors are perfect and positively jump off of the black background. I truly love 'The Stratford'."

"It must be be truly satisfying to you to be able to make such a beautiful piece of art that will warm our home for so many years...Thank you. My husband was really impressed. He had been concerned with me ordering something like this over the internet, but thinks they look great. We are really happy with the rugs. Would love to have you do a rug for our dining room. I really can't imagine putting any other type of rug there now that I have been "spoiled" with such luxurious rugs. Thank you for all the work you did. I am sure we will love them for many years to come...Renner, S. Dakota

It was an absolute pleasure and delight to meet you. You did a beautiful job. Everyone loved the rug. In fact, my brother recognized one of the materials as our mother's old coat! I have it my bedroom and it looks lovely. 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. Love and many blessings to you….Brooklyn, N.Y.