Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners: 30 planet-friendly projects using rag-rugging methods from around the world

by Elspeth Jackson

Overview

Learn eight 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 eight methods that will help you learn the art of making rugs from rags, and inspire your craft creativity. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, from Shaggy to Locker Hooking, Loopy to Two-String Loom, 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, wall hangings, 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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781800650527
Publisher:	Ryland Peters & Small
Publication date:	12/07/2021
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,050,354
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Elspeth Jackson has been a keen crafter since she was a little girl but nothing quite stole her heart in the same way as rag rugging. It all began when her mother taught her how to rag rug when she was 14 years old, which led to her winning second prize in a school competition. Ever since, she has been rag rugging anything that will stay still long enough. She prides herself on making rag rugging accessible to everyone and bringing this age-old British craft into the twenty-first century with manageable, contemporary designs. She has established herself as one of the leading rag ruggers in the country and continues to push the boundaries of what can be done with upcycled rags. In 2014 Elspeth founded her company Ragged Life (www.ragged-life.com) to sell rag rug homeware, fashion and art. She now sells rag rug starter kits and runs rag rug workshops across the UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Tools and Equipment 9

Techniques 10

Preparing your fabrics 10

Working with burlap 15

Chapter 1 Shaggy Rag Rugging 18

Tools and materials 20

Techniques 21

Checked Sari Rug 24

Joyful Mini Wreaths 26

Ragged Flower Bouquet 29

Moroccan Boucherouite-Style Rug 32

Chapter 2 Loopy Rag Rugging 36

Tools and materials 38

Preparing your burlap and fabrics 38

Techniques 40

Tranquil Triangles Rug 42

"You Are My Sunshine" Rug 45

All the Blues Blanket Box 48

Classic Christmas Stockings 52

Ocean Waves Pillow 56

Chapter 3 Coiled Rope 60

Tools and materials 62

Techniques 63

Gold Coast Rug 66

Let's Go to the Beach Basket 70

No-Sew Plant Pot Cover 74

Rag and Rope Rainbow Hanging 76

Chapter 4 Peg Loom Weaving 80

Tools and materials 82

Techniques 83

Highlands Rug 88

Toasty Fall Leaves Scarf 91

Knick-Knack Storage Bag 94

Pastel Paint Drip Pillow 98

Chapter 5 Locker Hooking 102

Tools and materials 104

Techniques 105

Patchwork Rug 109

Domino Thread Catcher 112

"Ciao Bella" Wall Hanging 117

Chapter 6 Two-String Loom 120

Tools and materials 122

Techniques 123

Pink Ombré Rug 126

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Spirals 128

Christmas Tree 130

Chapter 7 Stitched Rag Rugs 132

Tools and materials 134

Statement Boho Pillow 134

Stitched "Tapete de Retalhos" Rug 138

No-Sew Tulip Mirror 142

Swedish "Klackmatta" 146

Chapter 8 Twining 150

Tools and materials 152

Techniques 152

Crafty Toolbag 160

Sunny Side Up Placemat 164

English Cottage Rug 168

Templates 172

Stockists 174

Index 175

Acknowledgments 176

Editorial Reviews

This book is bound to inspire your creativity - Love Sewing

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