Reviews
Just a small selection of some of the lovely reviews we have received over the years of making Living Rugs.
"I really admire your work and it’s great to feel connected to your fortunate sheep in a small way."
My lovely, lovely seat pad arrived a short while ago this morning.
After looking at Mr Big Ears on my very empty calendar this month it feels so exciting to feel his fleece. I really feel overwhelmed, it’s a beautiful thing and I am so pleased with it. Following you on Instagram and reading how much work goes into producing your living rugs, I think I have a bargain. My seat pad is such a good size and although your photographs are very appealing, Mr. Big E’s fleece is even lovelier in real life. The enclosed cards and photos are also so beautiful!
I really admire your work and it’s great to feel connected to your fortunate sheep in a small way.
I am so pleased with my seat pad and thinking about it’s history adds to it so much. I will always feel connected to Mr. Big Ears now. I will treasure it, alongside the Gotland wall hanging my son gave me. Oh I do love sheep :)
Thank you lots
Julie
"The rugs will be treasured and we feel it is a real privilege to own Noddy's rug"
Just wanted to say that Noddy's rugs arrived safely today!
Thank you so much to both of you for all the hard work in producing such gorgeous items, we are thrilled with them, they are just stunning. Thank you also for the lovely cards which was an unexpected surprise, they are beautiful. It is a lovely thought to add a photo of Noddy with his message on, I found this very touching. The rugs will be treasured and we feel it is a real privilege to own Noddy's rugs and are happy to know that he will continue to live a safe and happy life with you and his sheepy friends.
Please can we remain on your list?
Thank you again,
Kind regards
AL
"The whole parcel was such an exciting and wonderful surprise"
I’ve just opened it and am just so so delighted.
I have wanted one of these for such a long time and I am absolutely thrilled. Thank you also for the picture of Ziggy - I will be framing that and putting it up near the rug. I will for sure be thinking of him every time I enjoy his lovely fleece. It’s lovely to be able to relish the gorgeous fur knowing that he wasn’t hurt in the process.
Thanks for the cards too. The whole parcel was such an exciting and wonderful surprise and treat which was especially good at the moment. It really felt like Christmas.
You are doing something really fantastic and I’m so grateful for your idea and work in producing this. I will treasure it and hope that I will be able to find another one from you before too long.
P Hambrook
"I was keen to acquire a piece of their story and her work..."
I started following The Living Rug Company on Instagram having being drawn in by the incredible images that Deborah portrays each day of her flock - it's all about her flock! Her care and love for her sheep shine through - a shepherdess with a great ethos. She has so many different breeds and as each sheep is given their own name you get to know them. I was keen to acquire a piece of their story and her work...
Deborah hand creates each rug/throw using the fleece and hand felts the backing,
making each piece individual and unique... So many choices and all made to a very high standard.
I chose a Valais Blacknose (from Poppet!), which now sits perfectly on a window seat. The fleece is beautifully soft and remains true to the characteristics of the sheep with gorgeous loose curls! Deborah added a black felt backing which ties in nicely with the overall colouring of the Valais Blacknose.
A great work of art and having met Poppet a rather lovely memento of such a gorgeous sheep...
Jan Hallett
"I'd give six stars if I could"
I'm so thrilled with my "Ian" rug ... I love the look of it, the feel of it and even the smell of it! Thank you for the little tour yesterday, that was so interesting ... though Ian's customer-focus skills could use a little improvement, as the best view of him was his fluffy bottom disappearing into the fog! A wonderful product, story and ethics. I'd give six stars if I could.
Ann
"It really is a beautiful piece & the idea & philosophy behind them is very special"
The Herdwick rug arrived safe & sound. It is just sooooooooooo beautiful
& I love all the goodies, thank you so much.
I am now trying to decide where it shall live, somewhere that I can curl my toes up in it.
It really is a beautiful piece & the idea & philosophy behind them is very special.
Beverley Sommerville
"I don’t normally write such emails but wanted to say how very pleased I am with my rug".
Just a quick email to say my rug from Gilmore arrived today which was very quick as I only placed my order on Sunday.
I don’t normally write such emails but wanted to say how very pleased I am with my rug. It is even better than the picture and is very soft to the touch. The natural shades of the fleece fit perfectly with my decor.
I have been considering a sheepskin rug for some time but didn’t like the idea of the ‘skin’. I saw an article about your rugs in Country Living magazine and went straight on line. What a brilliant idea to felt the fleece. Please keep up your good work and I wish you every success in the future.
Jayne Whitehouse
"When I received the rug I couldn’t have been happier with it, it is beautiful"
I chose Blacky’s fleece for my living rug because I loved the dusky grey-brown colouring which is very similar to our stone walls. When I received the rug I couldn’t have been happier with it, it is beautiful. A really good size and gorgeously thick and curly in the most mellow tones. Aside from the obvious welfare benefits of these living rugs (which is what caused me to make this choice in the first place), the rug itself is so vastly superior to a sheepskin rug in terms of its luxurious look and feel. Can’t recommend highly enough and great admiration for the care and work that goes into looking after the living rug flock. Feel very lucky to now own such a rug. Thank you The Living Rug Co. and Blacky!
Lindsey 2021