The carriage clock is a small, spring –driven clock, designed for travelling. It was developed in the early 19th century in France, where they were also known as “Officer’s Clocks”. The first carriage clock was invented by Abraham Louis Breguet for the Emperor Napoleon in 1812. The makeup of the clock has it’s minute and hour hand front and center. Some models had an alarm mechanism displayed below the clock face. The clocks always had their own carrying case with a handle for hanging. The size was kept small for easy travel, the biggest ever made was 9” high. Peak production for these clocks was in 1880. This rug design captures the clock and carrying case with the carriage wheel spokes in the background. Researching for the clock was a great reminder of how fast time passes and nothing stays the same. Biography Judy Kielczewski is an Ontario Hooking Craft Guild certified rug teacher. She offers classes at home and teaches at workshops throughout Ontario and in the States. She has always worked with fibres during her working career – from shoe making to upholstery to clothing and costume design. Judy always carries a camera and sketching pencils and pads to capture new creative ideas. She loves colours, textures and designing.