Collectible Signs and Rag Rugs
This country kitchen was designed around the antique Sweet Shop sign that tops one wall. When arranging a group of signs on a wall, begin by determining the placement of the largest sign. Then arrange the other signs around it according to size ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Toothbrush Rag Rugs part 2 - Rugmaking
Next round: I say round because even though you can make rectangle/square rugs with this method, it is just so much easier to make ovals, half moons, odd shapes, hearts instead of squares but again please feel free to create whatever you want, be ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Weaving Contemporary Rag Rugs: New Designs, Traditional ...
 A must for rug rug weavers, full of new ideas!: I think this book is great. She shows lots of great color photos of rag rugs, and then in the back has lots of "projects" which show the completed rug and have very good detailed instructions, [... more]
$24.95
Amazon.com |
How to Make a Rag Rug
Braided rag rugs add a homey feel to any house and can add to the existing decor by using a color scheme that fits each room. They can be made in any size and a variety of shapes and can be utilitarian or a beautiful addition to your interior ... [... more]
eHow |
How to Cut Up T-Shirts
Old t-shirts are easy to cut up into long strips. You can crochet them into rag rugs when you are finished, or braid them for braided rag rugs as well. Don't throw out your ripped, torn, or stained t-shirts. Cut them up and create beautiful ... [... more]
eHow |
How to Make a Prairie Doll of Rags
When I was a little girl growing up in the Flint Hills of Kansas, my Mother spent many evenings crocheting rag rugs. I remember one winter she used some of the rag strips to make my sister and me matching rag dolls. I carried my doll everywhere I ... [... more]
eHow |
Cutting Material for Rag Rugs - Rugmaking
You are ready to cut material to make a rag rug, but where to start? There is always a "But first", so here it is. You need to choose the right kind of material. There are some considerations. You need to know how to cut the strips and what [... more]
Bella Online |
Toothbrush Rag Rugs - Rugmaking
Let me first give you a bit of interesting history. Toothbrush rugs get their name from the needle that was used to make them. While we no longer have toothbrushes with holes - Why not?" one wonders - we may assume that originally a toothbrush ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Rag Rugs: Contemporary Projects in a Traditional Craft
Colourful: Juju Vail has great artistic flair & there are many innovative designs here, all in full colour with templates for some (which happened to be my least favourite designs!). Biggest bugbear - every design is followed by the same, identical [... more]
$19.95
Amazon.com |
How to Make Hand-Hooked Rag Rugs
How to Make Hand-Hooked Rag Rugs: This is an excellent book on the subject of making hand-hooked rugs. The illustrations provide a clear description of how to make the rugs and the book offers a good perspective to a first-time crafter. Author: Ann [... more]
$12.95
Amazon.com |
Making Rag Rugs: 15 Step-by-Step Projects
Basic rag rug making, no costly, cumbersome, loom needed!: After admiring my mother in laws homemade rag rugs which she had purchased at a church bazaar, I sent away for a few books on the subject, certain that I would be making rag rugs in a few weeks. [... more]
$17.95
Amazon.com |
Weaving Contemporary Rag Rugs: New Designs, Traditional ...
Weaving rag rugs is an old technique that arose out of necessity centuries ago. This book brings rag rugs out of old country cabins and places them beside the best of contemporary crafts and decor. The book explores the fascinating history of rag weaving, [... more]
$20.94
A1 Books |
