Monday

Welcome!

 

Astrid was featured in Rug Hooking Magazine's annual Celebration XVI, and her work has been shown in many Exhibits.

Her rugs are all hand made heirloom quality, one loop at a time, on a durable linen base with colorful wool fabrics 
from her personal collectionEach of Astrid's rugs is unique, colorful and often inspired by her Norwegian heritage.
 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact her directly, at: astridnilssen@gmail.com



This rug was pictured in the New York Times on 7/14/11 

Some from my Home

Conundrum
26" x 31"
2023


School of Sardines and Assorted Pillows


Chicken Run 




Landscapes



The Open Window
39" x 53"
2018

Smith's Bay Ironworks
21" x 27"
 2023

Interactions

Bauhause
28" x 46"
2019


One World, One People
35" x 35"
2022


Stacked
31" x 54"
2019


Window in the Sky
29" x 46"
2022

Little Creatures

School of Sardines
32" diameter
2019


Three Cats Sleeping in a Tree
26" x 39"
2021


Ring-necked Pheasant
33" x 48"
2023


Laughing Donkey Farm
27" x 35"
2018


2 Silly Birds  
22" x 26"
2017

Steadfast
21" x 25"
2017

Turquoise


Turquoise
33" by 25"
2016

Norse Mythology






Yggdrasil
57" by 38"
2016



Drawings

Adventures
29" by 24"
2015
Designed by Astrid and Andreas (my son) 

Moon Sitting
26" by 20"
2015
Designed by Andreas

 
The Wedding Gift
32" by 24"
2014
Designed by Alix (my daughter) 








New Runners



















A Study in Grey
45" by 20"
2015


















Art Deco
44"by 17"
2015



Yellows
32"by 13"
2015
















Rococo
46" by 15"
2016
















Compass Roses
43" by 15"
2016



Saturday

Abstract Inspired Work


Traditional Norwegian #4
20" by 50"
 2014      
                   


 Kilim Inspired
37" by 20"
2011



Abstract #1
30" by 21"
2012



Underwater World
33" by 25" 
2012



Space 
39" by 18"
2012



Abstract #2
20" by 49"
2013


Saturday

Blues

50 square feet
Old Norse inspired floral design
'05 - '06

Friday

More Blues

30 square feet
Old Norse inspired floral design
'05-'06

Wednesday

Red Tulip

12 square feet
Old Norse inspired design
2006

Monday

Arch of Luck and Love

14 square feet
Old Norse inspired floral design
2008

Saturday