Rugs and Rug Making
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| Primitive Rugs by Kari http://www.logcabinrugs.com Rughooking patterns and kits designed with an aged effect to simulate rugs designed by our log cabin sisters over 200 years ago. "Originals by Kari" are for those who enjoy the simplicity of years gone by. From Primitives to Patriotic, books, s |
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| Gracewood Design http://www.gracewooddesign.com Gracewood Design specializes in floorcloths (canvas rugs), custom-made to perfectly compliment their environment in terms of style, palette and size. Perfect for kitchens and dining rooms, these extremely durable rugs are made from industrial grade canvas |
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| Canvasworks Floorcloths http://www.canvasworksfloorcloths.com A complete guide to floorcloths, Canvasworks' unique designs and floorcloth-making supplies. |
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| Design Village Floorcloth http://www.floorcloth.net/ A wide selection of unique custom made canvas floorcloths. Specializing in stencil design patterns from historical homes, traditional quilt patterns and country folk art. |
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| Stacey's Simple Stuff http://www.staceyssimplestuff.com Crocheted rag rugs and baskets, floral arrangements, sewn and wood items, and handbeaded jewelry. All items are beautifully crafted and handmade. |
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| Exquisite Rugs http://www.exquisiterugs.com/ Exquisite rugs carries its own distinctive collection of hand knotted, hand tufted and tibetan area rugs in varying designs and constructions. Additionally, we sell a vast selection of area rugs representing numerous brand names. We offer deep discounts a |
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| Rugmaker's Homestead http://www.netw.com/~rafter4/article.htm Letters, free rug making directions, rag rug history and all sorts of articles related to traditional rag rugs. |
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| Winterberry Cabin http://www.winterberrycabin.com Winterberry Cabin offers a beautiful selection of penny rug patterns, complete wool kits for our penny rug designs, a gorgeous selection of over-dyed 100% wool for rug hooking, penny rugs and crafting, a generous wool felt selection as well as punch needl |
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| Garland Farm Wool http://www.garlandfarm.com On-line shop featuring over 200 wools (Dorr, York, Woolrich, Harris tweed, hand dyed and others) Patterns, cutters, Frames by Colonial frames, hooks, notions and rug braiding supplies too. Interviews and galleries with guest artist. |
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| Carol's Rugs and Supplies http://www.carolsrugs.com Handmade rag rugs. Plus fabric mill-ends, macram? cord, macrame lawn chair patterns and rag rug pattern books to make your own rugs. |
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| Millstek http://www.millstek.com We are suppliers to the UK and Ireland of equipment and materials for hand tufted carpets, rugs and wall hangings including Hofmann Handtufting Gun VML 16 M?nsinger shearing equipment. |
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| Crafty Birdie's Dreams http://www.craftybirdiesdreams.com A nice variety of crocheted rag rugs and pet beds, baskets, Christmas tree skirts, knit cotton dish clothes (in pretty prints), knit Christmas stockings (from big to small), homemade cold processed soap, sawblades painted with oils and more! |
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| Kathy's Braided Rugs http://www.kathysbraidedrugs.com Stock and custom braided rugs produced from 1st quality nylon rug yarn. Braided accessories such as chairpads, placemats, trivets, dog bone rugs, watermelon rugs, stairtreads and runners are also available. Personal customer service. Smaller pieces are m |
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| D'M Hookworks http://www.dmhookworks.com/ Decorative crocheted fabric rag rugs, different sizes, shapes and colors(Machine wash) Also bears, baskets, pillows, placemats, chairpads, treeskirts, etc. Special orders welcomed. Many colors to choose from. Also have fabrics, patterns, kits, and videos |
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| Debs Rugs http://www.debsrugs.com/ Hand crocheted custom made rag rugs, chair pads, and doilies hand crafted in the Black Hills of South Dakota. |
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| Al Rug - Handmade Persian, Oriental and Pakistani Rugs, Carpets http://www.alrug.com Shop finest Handmade Persian Rugs and Oriental Rugs at affordable prices, directly from the source. Rugs are shipped internationally. |
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| Northwoods Weaving http://www.northwoodsweaving.com A gallery of textiles designed and woven by Robin Murphy including rugs, towels and scarves. |
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| Rag Rugs http://www.ragrugs2order.com This rug weaver will custom design and personally weave rag rugs to the customer's color and design scheme. Examples of rugs that have been commissioned, a page showing the weaving process, bio of the weaver and an informative page answering the most-ofte |
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| Alpaca Rugs http://www.peruvianfur.com/alpaca-fur-rugs Enhance your home decors with our high quality alpaca Fur Rugs from Peru. Our fur rugs are luxurious, soft, hypoallergenic, durable, 100% natural and came in a variety of designs, shape, colors and sizes to fit every need. |
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| Ram in the Thicket http://raminthethicket.ecrater.com Providing hand dyed wool for rug hooking, penny rugs and other wool crafts. Customers may purchase as little as a 3" X 18" strip for only $1.00 every day. Over 150 regular colors available in 6-7 values, plus specialty colors, penny rug backgrounds, hand dyed felt, shaded strips, penny rug patterns, and supplies. Visit us and experience a new way to buy wool! |
Techniques in Rug MakingRugs are often interchanged with carpets. Although given that there is a wide range of designs to choose from, unlike wall-to-wall carpets that area permanently attached, rugs don't only serve as a kind of flooring but it can also be a decorative additions to dull walls inside a home. So how is it really made? | |
How to Make a Braided Spiral RugHere we have another wonderful project using strips of fabric. Recycling is so important in today's world. All you need are strips of fabric from old shirts, jeans, bed linens, tablecloths or curtains. You don't need any other special equipment. As you work you can change the colors creating unique effects. You can create subtle color changes or bright and dark contrasts. Try coordinating colors with other color themes in your house. | |
How to Make a Rag Rug in 5 Easy StepsRag work is a traditional craft which has in recent years become very trendy again. The great appeal it has is that it is very economical and environmentally friendly. Nowadays anything that is good for the environment is important. In rag work recycled materials are used transforming old and worn clothing into useful and beautiful works of art. | |
The Creation of a Persian RugThe most well-known Oriental handwoven rugs are Persian rugs. Handmade rugs are created in many other areas of the world, but often Oriental Rugs as a whole, are referred to as "Persian", even though this is not strictly correct. Handmade rugs of any kind, are set apart from machine made rugs by superior quality, materials, and design. | |
The Creation of a Persian RugThe most well-known Oriental handwoven rugs are Persian rugs. Handmade rugs are created in many other areas of the world, but often Oriental Rugs as a whole, are referred to as "Persian", even though this is not strictly correct. Handmade rugs of any kind, are set apart from machine made rugs by superior quality, materials, and design. | |
Learning How to Make Braided Rugs? Here Are Some Pitfalls to Avoid"Your purpose?" -- I can just hear someone saying that. Yes, a common pitfall of those who are learning how to make braided rugs is that they have no goal in mind -- therefore when they experience difficulties, they have trouble in staying motivated, and soon abandon their braided rug project. | |
Try Your Hand At Making A Braided Rug - It Is Not That Difficult!Braided rugs are with us since the white men landed in the Americas. It is a tradition which we love to retain with all its old charm and grace. It is obvious that it does not require any high technology or computer controlled precision, otherwise how could the ladies hundreds of years ago make such exotic braided rugs out of rags. But what it requires is concentration, dedication and above all love and respect towards both the craft and the product. | |
