Making rag rugs, or “progging,&; as it is called in the author&;s home base of northeastern England, is a time-honored craft that requires few materials and tools. Author and crafter Hayley Smith takes progging up a notch as she goes beyond the traditional rugs to bring readers 20 fun and easy stuffed-animal projects. You don&;t need much more than fabric scraps and burlap to give it a try, and this beautifully illustrated guide presents step-by-step instructions to get you progging with adorable results.
Inside Proggy Menagerie:
•An introduction to and history of rag-rug-making
•A look at basic progging techniques and how to get started
•How to select and prepare your fabrics
•Creating proggy crafts for different uses around the home
•Detailed, illustrated instructions, and patterns for creating 20 cuddly stuffed friends by hand
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About the Author
Hayley Smith: Hayley Smith, from northeast England, is a crafter and entrepreneur. She creates all of the designs, products, and patterns for her successful business, Craft Yourself Silly, for which her British-made Proggy® kits and supplies are among the best sellers. Her products are available worldwide.
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