Book Description
Using a large crochet hook and strips of fabric, you can make dozens of beautiful and useful rugs for all over your home
Author : Suzanne McNeill
Publisher : Design Originals
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,92 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Crocheting
ISBN : 9781574219180
Using a large crochet hook and strips of fabric, you can make dozens of beautiful and useful rugs for all over your home
Author : Sarah Holmes
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,11 MB
Release : 2009-02-26
Category : Crocheting
ISBN : 9781441490209
Learn how to create beautiful thick crochet rag rugs. You will be amazed at how easy these rugs are to create! Your friends & family will love them. Simple instructions and technique to create beautiful heirloom quality rugs for gifts or home decoration. This book is a perfect addition to the companion Basic Crochet Rag Rug Instructional DVD on Amazon.com taught by the creator of the Crochet Shag Rag Rug technique. This is great book for beginners to crocheting fabric rag rugs! Advanced crocheters will love this book too because of the wide variety of unique crochet rag rug patterns. This Book Includes Patterns for:Basic Round Crochet Rag Rug,Rectangle Crochet Rag RugLarge Heart Crochet Rag RugBasic Oval Crochet Rag RugSlice Crochet Rag RugPatchwork Heart Crochet Rag RugChina Plate Crochet Rag RugHarvest Crochet Rag RugRippled Oval Crochet Rag RugButterfly Crochet Rag RugCustomer Testimonials: "Hi Ruglady,I finished a heart rug - 3 hours flat!! AND - one of my husband's friends bought it the moment I put in the last stitch. He said his sister "loves this stuff" and bought it for her for a Christmas present. I had no idea what to charge so I told him $35.00 and he ordered a second one!I never even left my rocking chair and made $70.00 -This is great! Not only is it profitable but I love it!I knew if I lived long enough I'd find something that I truly loved, that I could afford to do and put a little 'pin money' as my mother used to call it,in my hand. Boy, am I glad you have a web site.Diane, New York""Dear Ruglady,To begin with, I want to thank you for your words of encouragement. After making many crocheted rugs and selling them to friends, I decided to try our local farmers market. In order to build up an inventory, this meant ordering lots of fabric and spending lots of money. I'm not good at spending money as I always worry about never having enough. Your kind words helped me climb that wall of self-doubt and I now have a flourishing business. My only problem now? Too little time and too many orders! I don't suppose you can help me with that one? Carol""GUESS WHAT? Last week a small craft shop offered to sell my rag baskets and rag rugs that I make!!!! I just mentioned in conversation what kind of craft that I make and since that was something different than what they sell already, they asked if I could bring in some of my items to show them!!! They were very interested in what I do and offered to sell them at their store. THAT'S TWO STORES THAT WANT MY WORK!!!! I'm thrilled and I wish there are more hours in the day to make my rugs and baskets Just thought I'd share this with you. I'm excited how this all came about... Thank you for your encouragement! I sincerely appreciate it!Thanks a million! Have a blessed day!SharonGridley, IL"
Author : Clare Hubbard
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,97 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781580174558
Creating a beautiful throw rug from scraps is easy enough for anyone to master. Making Rag Rugs, a collection of 15 original designs from a variety of talented rug crafters, suits the skills of any crafter, from the rawest beginner to the most sophisticated talent. This book shows how to utilize such simple recycled ingredients as leftover fabric, old clothes, and household textiles to create these beloved and time-honored rugs. The techniques are easy to learn, the cost is minimal, and very little special equipment is needed. Each project is accompanied by a detailed "what you will need" list, step-by-step instructions with color illustrations and full-color photographs of the whole rug, and close-up detail that brings the projects to life and makes them easy to achieve. Specification boxes detail the size of the rug and the technique used. The designs in this book are contemporary and fun. The Retro Flower Rug is inspired by the classic flower shapes used by Andy Warhol and Mary Quant in the 1960s. Lavender Field is made from soft woolen blankets dyed in shades of green and mauve to represent lavender flowers, foliage, and surrounding fields. Lavender buds are even sewn into the lining to gently scent the room. A wonderfully rustic Braided Woolly Rug is made from cream and white blankets and black and gray coat and skirt fabrics. All of the basics are covered - from preparing the rags to finishing, cleaning, and caring for the completed rugs. Once crafters have mastered the techniques of hooking, prodding, braiding, and weaving, the next step is to design their own rugs.
Author : Better Homes and Gardens
Publisher : Better Homes & Gardens Books
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 48,20 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780696023743
Learn how to crochet all kinds country crafts.
Author : Tom Knisely
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 37,52 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0811712125
Every weaver weaves a rag rug—or two, or three. In this long-awaited book, well-known weaver and teacher Tom Knisely shares his knowledge and expertise in this collection of favorite rag rug patterns. • The first comprehensive book on weaving rag rugs in a generation • Color planning and design advice for rag rugs • Step-by-step instructions on warping and weaving for your rag rug • More than 30 rag rug projects, from simple to advanced
Author : Diana Blake Gray
Publisher : Rafter-Four Designs
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,30 MB
Release : 2008-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781931426299
This third volume in the Rugmaker's Handbook series is designed to teach textile explorers of all skill levels to make crocheted or fabric tapestry rag rugs from fabric strip, with simple crochet stitches. Step-by-step directions make it easy to create patterned rugs in any shape including freeform rugs. This classic book has been revised, expanded and updated and for the first time includes directions to adapt rug patterns to any material, including yarns.
Author : Elspeth Jackson
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 33,53 MB
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781800650213
Elspeth Jackson reinvents the traditional craft of rag rugging to create contemporary and sustainable homeware items from leftover fabrics. You’ll be amazed at how simple and enjoyable it is to upcycle old and well-loved garments into beautiful rugs, pillows, artworks, bags, and other gifts, using just a few basic tools and some simple techniques. The book is arranged into three chapters: Home includes a selection of projects for fun and easy rugs in a range of colours and styles, as well as a shaggy pillow, draught excluder, wall hanging and chalkboard frame. Gifts has wonderful ideas for unique items that you can make for friends and family, from a clutch purse to flower hair clips and even a brooch. Finally, Seasonal will inspire you to turn your strips of fabric into decorations and gifts to use at certain times of the year, from a rag-rugged heart for Valentine’s Day, to an unusual spring wreath and some gorgeous Christmas baubles. With lavish color photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions and artworks, crafters of all ages will enjoy making these projects. A comprehensive section at the start of the book covers everything you need to know about which fabrics to choose, what tools you will need, and the essential techniques, allowing you to discover how to update this traditional craft with endless possibilities of color and fabric combinations.
Author : Sandra Lebrun
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 12,96 MB
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0811714535
Yarn made from recycled T-shirt material is quick and easy to work with, in addition to being eco-friendly. This book gives 24 great projects for accessories and home décor using this fun fiber. • Make fun and stylish purses, hats, scarves, pillows, footstools, baskets, rugs, and more • Includes 18 crochet projects and 6 knitting projects, all suitable for beginning crafters, plus a step-by-step skills refresher for each technique • T-shirt yarn yields thick, durable fabric, works up quickly, and creates large, easy-to-see stitches
Author : Elspeth Jackson
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 39,27 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781800650527
Learn ten different rag-rugging methods and use them to create 30 stylish and practical items for yourself and your home. In Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners, Elspeth Jackson details ten methods that will help you learn the art of rag rugs, and inspire your craft creativity. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, from Shaggy to Shuttle Hooking, Loopy to Amish Knots, and more. Elspeth will show you the skills, tools, and equipment you'll need for each one, as well as providing advice on choices of fabrics and design. She will help you to identify common mistakes that you might run into, building for you a strong foundation in the craft. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions for a traditional rug plus two other projects for yourself or your home, such as placemats, bowls, toys, and more, so that you can show off the new skills you've learned. Using upcycled fabrics, only a few basic tools, and simple techniques, you'll master rag-rugging in no time!
Author : Tina Ignell
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,73 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Hand weaving
ISBN : 9781570763700
With its beautiful and clear illustrations, this guide to rug weaving is an inspiring journey into a world of dazzling color and eye-catching design. From classic stripes to pattern-woven designs, detailed directions are provided for 45 rugs that represent a wide range of weaving techniques. Beginning with stripe and check weaves in simple tabby, the rugs progress in difficulty to intriguing challenges such as chenille, drall, diamond twill, rag inlay, repp, and rosepath weaves. Creative approaches to materials show how to cut strips from favorite old shirts, sheets, and jeans, and the emphasis throughout is on creative flair, imaginative design, and the pleasure of making a one-of-a-kind rug imbued with memories.