If traditional rug hooking could be given a great big hug or a snuggle on the beak, this folk art duck pillow is its quirky stand in. We love the idea of this colorful creature with yellow-green, red-purple, and soft teal feathers tucked on a bed or in a chair just waiting to greet you with a quack.

 -Measures 9" x 13" x 3.5"
 -Reclaimed wool and burlap

Amelia MacDougall Fleming is the creator of Coppice Tree Hooking. Folk Maritime as an art, way of life, and tradition reflects her heritage of growing up on the coast of Canada. 

Sourcing only natural and reclaimed fibers, Amelia depicts scenes of wildlife through rug hooking. The practical sense of these works rests in the materials used - interesting wools and silk hooked into a broad burlap backing. A more whimsical sense arises with use of color and subject matter being stylized versions of true-to-life animals. 

The color and shape blocking in Amelia's designs are very interesting. Being the fresh take on a time-old craft, these compositions are made more compelling upon closer look as one wonders what fiber fragments to pull to the surface in a similar way. For example, is that a tiny houndstooth wool that has been cut into strips and reconstructed here as a feather pattern for an owl? It is! 

Rockland has a strong arts presence in Maine so it is no surprise someone like Amelia has made it her home base. We look forward to seeing how her craft is honed over time. This is a truly remarkable start.