After making braided Icord rugs a year ago, I bought Bobbie Irwin's book: Twined rag rugs. I wanted to try other rag rug techniques. I really enjoy this book which contains clear explanations of the different stitches and shapes of rugs. I especially love the "celebration of rug twiners", an album dedicated to the pioneers of this technique.
My pegged frame with adjustable cross bars was built by my hubby.I had a shoe box full of scrap strips of cotton in different tones of blue, ready for 15 years to become a log cabin quilt.! Too bad!
They will become a beautiful twined rag rug.
I used a light cotton twill tape for the continuous warp. That was great, it did not fray.
I rarely make samples, so I often have to redo...
I started with a Salish-style diamond but it did not work out.
I removed it keeping the few rows of navy countered twining
and the white band of white & red.
Then I decided to make rectangles in light, medium and dark using
blue fabric at random. I switched colors using the interlocked tapestry join.
I tightened the rows with a large comb.
It was a long labor but the result is amazing, a thick and dense rug washable in machine! It will be perfect in a kitchen near the sink.
Well...too bad... I don't like blue, so I will have to do an other one, of course!
size: 38" x 29.5" (96cm x 75cm)
weight: 4lb 14oz (2kg 200g)
It took less fabric than I expected.
The next one will definitely be a diamond. Never give up!
They will become a beautiful twined rag rug.
I used a light cotton twill tape for the continuous warp. That was great, it did not fray.
I rarely make samples, so I often have to redo...I started with a Salish-style diamond but it did not work out.
I removed it keeping the few rows of navy countered twining
and the white band of white & red.
Then I decided to make rectangles in light, medium and dark using
blue fabric at random. I switched colors using the interlocked tapestry join.
I tightened the rows with a large comb.
It was a long labor but the result is amazing, a thick and dense rug washable in machine! It will be perfect in a kitchen near the sink.Well...too bad... I don't like blue, so I will have to do an other one, of course!
size: 38" x 29.5" (96cm x 75cm)
weight: 4lb 14oz (2kg 200g)
It took less fabric than I expected.
The next one will definitely be a diamond. Never give up!
love the jacket! it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this rug...I love blues and think it's georgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery, very well done. It looks like you really paid attention to technique and design. There can be a major difference between "homemade" and "handmade", and your rug looks fabulously, (and professionally!) handmade.
ReplyDeleteI just bought my rag rug loom. I just LOVE your rug and have been wondering how you did the squares so perfectly. I will have to research how to do the join you mention. I have seen many online that tried to accomplish this but who had less than perfect results. You are inspiring me!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your rug. I initially did a knotted rag rug and have now switched to twining after buying a loom. I love it! I have my rug on the loom and have it about 1/4 finished. I also bought Bobbie Irwin's book and am anxious to learn how to do the join stitch. Like Sharon (above) I see many pictures online that do not have the quality. Your picture shows a lot of attention to detail and it inspires me to continue!
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