45 fabulous design ideas from 20 top weavers, bringing new life to discarded materials.
Creating rag rugs has enthralled weavers for over a century. Now you, too, can recycle your favorite fabrics and transform them into unique rugs that will bring a striking personal touch to every room in your home. From stripes, checks, and rosettes to mosaic, twists, and diamond twill; from soft to sturdy, and subtle to statement-making, Tina Ignell's superb selection of rag rugs provides you a wealth of inspiration, conveniently paired with practical instruction. Inside, find:
Six technique-based sections with 45 designs by 20 professional weavers
Charts, illustrations, and color photos of finished projects
Creative use of unusual materials, like lambskin, straw, and leather
Specialty patterns, such as a round rug and a runner for a spiral staircase
Instructions for finishing, including fringed and woven edges
A bonus section of five different rugs woven on the same warp
Resources and supplier contact information