The Artist

Hello and welcome!
 
I'm Jane Augenstein, owner and sole operator of Liberty Homestead Rugs. I live in scenic southeast Ohio on a beautiful farm with my husband. We have five dogs, one cat, a painted donkey and my rescue horse, Gilly.
 
For the past ten years I have hooked primitive 19th century style rugs. These unique pieces are made from 100% hand dyed wool and are hooked on a fine linen backing. I use original designs as well as some I have adapted from antique rugs. My pieces are not like a painting or photograph, but that of early renditions of Americana Folk Art. My work has been judged museum quality and has appeared in Early American Life magazines Directory of Traditional American Crafters from 2004 - 2007
 
My grandmother taught me the beauty of hand crafting items by way of crocheting, quilting and sewing on a treadle machine. I have found that creating art with my hands is a very rewarding and joyful skill. In 2000 I signed up for a rug hooking course locally and found this to be my true passion. With my love of horses stemming back to childhood, it seems only natural that I combine that love with my passion for creating equine portrait rugs.

And so it is with that I am happy to announce that I am available to create a one of a kind rug just for you. You can showcase your beautiful horse, mule or donkey in a piece of art that will transcend time and be passed along to future generations.

                                              Jane          

                                    The Boys

                         Liberty Homestead Farm