Woman passing a shuttle through the warp on a loom. Rug making is an ancient craft, and covers a variety of techniques. Braided rugs are made by using three or more strips of fabric, usually wool, folding the raw edges to the middle and braiding them together. For an oval rug the center braid should be one inch longer than the width-length in feet. example 2' x 4' rug center strip would be 2'2" long. The center braid is laced together and new strips are sewn on to make the braid longer as lacing continues. A latch hook for rugmaking. Traditional rug hooking is a craft in which rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a stiff woven base such as burlap, linen, rug warp or monks cloth. The loops are pulled through the backing material by using a latch hook mounted in a handle (usually wood) for leverage. Rag rugs were commonly made in households up to the middle of the 20th century by using odd scraps of fabric on a background of old sacking. Rag rug constructed from T-shirts and bed linens

Using either yarn or strips of cloth, you work with the punch tool from the back side of the pattern. The Monk’s cloth backing is tightly stretched on to a frame. Every time you punch the needle down through the backing, it makes a long thread on the right side of the rug. Then, as you lift the needle, it automatically makes it into a loop. These loops pack together to create a rug so solid that chewing dogs and clawing cats are its only enemy. As long as you use the tool correctly, it will automatically make all the loops the same length. Sometimes referred to as "speed hooking", this method of rug hooking is liked for its ease and speed. Proddy rugs are made, as the name implies, by prodding or poking strips of fabric through burlap or linen from the back side. Rag rugs made this way have many names; clippies, proddies, stobbies, pricked, in Northumberland they are called proggy mats, and in Scotland they are called clootie mats. They were often made for more utilitarian use such as by the backdoor;

their pile hiding dirt well.Woven rugs include both flat rugs (for example kilims) and pile rugs.[1] The more tightly a rug is woven or knotted, the more detailed a design can be. "It is generally believed that the density of knots, the age, the material, and the rarity of the design or knots. determines the value of a carpet. Cushion embroiders at the shop in Yelizavetpol governorate, Russian Empire (now Ganja, Azerbaijan). ^ a b cIn Random Recast, we find new uses for ordinary things. This week, it was all about t-shirts. Day #4: Shaggy Floor Mat Perfect for bathrooms, kids' rooms, or anywhere that can use a pop of texture, this shag rug starts with t-shirts. The idea is a little more advanced than the woven t-shirt rug we spotlighted earlier in the week, since it requires a latch hook kit. But if you're up to dabbling in a new crafty skill, the flokati-like result is worth the trouble. For the complete tutorial, visit Xoelle. Here's a great way to put those souvenir t-shirts to a much better use: Pillow covers.

Instead of wearing your memories (or keeping them hidden in a closet), you'll have a reminder of that trip in full sight. In a nutshell, you can create this by tracing around your pillow onto your t-shirt, cutting along the lines and then stitching the two cut t-shirt sections together. Buy Cricket Shoes Online AustraliaFor the completed tutorial, visit Chez Larsson.Interval Walking Program To Lose Weight A tote bag that can stretch to fit anything from produce to flip-flops is yours when you start with a t-shirt. Beyonce T Shirt Mrs Carter World TourThe tutorial, from Delia Creates, requires the bare minimum of cutting-and-stitching prowess. For the full tutorial, visit Delia Creates. Would you believe that this gorgeous ombre rug was made from...t-shirts?

This stylish take on rag rugs was made by cutting t-shirts into strips, braiding them together and then stitching the braids into a coil. What makes this rug (by etsy seller GreenAtHeart) so chic is that the tees were all in the same color family. A mix of colors would produce a more whimsical look. For a different way to create a t-shirt rag rug, take a look at this tutorial by CraftStylish. T-shirts Upcycling Other Uses For T-shirts Other-uses Free Tutorials and Projects I mentioned a while back that for my girls' new shared room, they wanted it blue and pink (well, one wanted it blue and the other one wanted in pink and luckily they happily compromised). I had family help me complete some adorable blue-and-pink quilts for their bunk beds, painted the walls blue, hung pink curtains, and now I've completed the rag rug. Maybe someday I'll get somethink up on their walls? Hope you enjoy this fun project! Linda over at Craftaholics Anonymous selected it for a feature--head on over and check out her great blog.

Rag Rugs by Erin added an event.Beginner Oval Rag Rug ClassRag Rugs by ErinI pose a question to the people that watch me on YouTube and are rag rug makers. Please email me or message me and let me know what rugs you might be interested in learning how to make. I have a list of rag rug videos to make. I try to give variety, but sometimes the rugs that involve extremely long hours of product delvelopment do not do as well on my channel. The involved rag rugs get many positive emails, however not as many views. I am looking for my viewer thoughts. I will compare your thoughts and ideas with the thoughts and ideas of others and hopefully be able to hone my list of rugs to better meet the expectations of my viewers. a turtle and a fish. $5.99 each or both for $9.99. This is due to months of product development, planning and filming. I am trying to decide if this is even worth my time and effort. I really need the thoughts of others to help me decide if I should just stick with the basics or continue to develop rugs to share with others.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to privately email me your thoughts. Sincerely, Erin Halvorsen Rag Rugs by ErinRag Rugs by ErinRag Rug Enthusiasts do not have many accessories that gear themselves just to them. This is one of the totes and 2 compartment pouches (great for keeping all your tools organized together). Now with a new lower price.Rag Rugs Make Me Happy Black Tote and Pouch CombinationRag Rugs by ErinRag Rugs by Erin Blog/Newsletter 9/8/16Video Rag Rug Ideas Blog/Newsletter 9/8/16Rag Rugs by Erin added 4 new photos.My latest Caribbean Breeze rag rug. It measure 36" wide by 19.5" high.Rag Rugs by ErinKousar Rubina made her first T-shirt rag rug. Rag Rugs by Erin shared a link.Rag Rugs by Erin (Before and After) BlogRag Rugs by Erin shared NowThis's video.This is not just sportsmanship. It is a powerful message to young and old. Show compassion and kindness to all you come in contact with. Can you imagine how different our world could be if we all practice more of this?

Use your power to help the world that we all live in be a gentle place.Posted by NowThisThis is an example of true sportsmanshipRag Rugs by ErinGreat Rag Rug gift for yourself or a friend.I "Love" Rag Rugs Black Tote and Pouch Combination and KoozieRag Rugs by ErinMy latest YouTube Rag Rug Tutorial. Cut a Pillowcase in ONE Long Strip of Sheet Yarn.Cut a Pillowcase in ONE Long Strip of Sheet YarnRag Rugs by Erin shared their event.This is the first rag rug class I will be teaching at the Caladium Arts & Craft Co-op with more scheduled. Also some of my rugs are now available for purchase at the Co-op. Stop by and browse through this spacious gallery./watch?v=neTR-xeqZ8YGuide to Making Matching Rag Rugs (Sister Rugs)Rag Rugs by ErinAugust 25, 2016, Rag Rugs by Erin Blog/Newsletter "Sister Rugs" (?)Rag Rugs by Erin "Sister Rugs" ? BlogRag Rugs by ErinOnly 6 days left to get your entry submitted for the drawing. /watch?v=O-75iBiZecERag Rug Giveaway DrawingRag Rugs by Erin shared a photo.Thank you for sharing.

Your purse looks fantastic.toRag Rugs by ErinThanks Erin, I got a first ribbon on my crocheted purse made with recycled plastic bags and poly 'rope' as shown and taught in your video on basket making.Rag Rugs by Erin shared a post.Thank you Rita Oley Smith for letting me share your latest creations. The Runner Rag Rug with a Spin is certainly a fun rug to make.Simpson, MSMy latest rag rug. Made this one after being inspired by Erin Handley Halvorsen latest utube video Thanks ErinRag Rugs by Erin shared a photo.What an awesome job Sherry Stensland Kosena did on her first rag rug. Thanks for sharing with us.toRag Rugs by ErinMy first rug....But a good staring point. Will be by my husbands side of the bed. Thanks for the coaching Erin!Rag Rugs by ErinThis is the latest rag rug video. It is a preview of the turtle and fish videos. It shows 6 rugs and gives perspective. It is only 1 minute and 43 seconds. /watch?v=bDVb-5m1oV4Fish and Turtle Rag Rug PreviewRag Rugs by ErinRag Rugs by Erin Blog/Newsletter 8/3/2016Rag Rugs by Erin (Jill W.'s Turtle Rag Rug)  This is Jill W.'s turtle Rag Rug.