Gallery of Rugs
Mary's work below represents a lifetime of love and affection for the Art of Rug Hooking and Textiles. Every color, pattern and theme is the result of deep personal conviction she had that guided and inspired her to create and hopefully will do the same for you.

The first 12 rugs reside at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC and can be displayed upon request.  For more detailed information about these rugs, please visit: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/msburton/exhibit-rugs.html

Please click on the pictures below to view a slideshow.  Check back frequently as more rugs will be posted soon....

The Luster Rug, Hand-hooked by Mary S. Burton
When Pa Was Young - Skating the Bay Edward Sampson Phipps Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1993-1994. Dimensions: 45 x 69 inches. Hooked on twelve-thread-count linen When Pa Was Young - The Tool Fetcher Edward Sampson Phipps Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1993. Dimensions: 46.5 x 32.5 inches. Hooked on twelve-thread-count linen The Secret Place Alice Phipps Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1994. Dimensions: 43.75 x 52.25 inches. Hooked on twelve-thread-count linen Strawberry Capital of the World, Pittsville, Maryland John Raymond Sheppard Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1994-1995. Dimensions: 62 x 43 inches. Hooked on twelve-thread-count linen When Dad Was Two Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1995. The Bushel Basket Hat Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1996. A Chicken in Every Pot Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1996.Fox Hunting at Sycamore Hollow Montgomery County, MD Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1998. Chicken Fishin’, Tyaskin, Maryland Nellie Blaine Lankford Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1999. The First Meals on Wheels Alice Phipps Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 1999. Day’s End on the Sinepuxent Bay Richard Dale Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 2001. When Mom was Wee Mary Sheppard Burton’s Story Tell Me ‘Bout Series, 2005. Dimensions: 44 1/5 x 31 inches Hooked on twelve-thread-count linen
The Tea Cape, Hand-hooked by Mary S. Burton
Mary's last rug, above, was about 90% complete upon her passing.  Her granddaughter, the 5th generation or rug hookers in Mary's family,
Jennifer Zamora completed the rug in Sauder Village, Ohio, August, 27th, 2010.