Easy, Beautiful Handmade Rag Rugs: 12 Step-By-Step Techniques with Patterns and Projects, Including Latch Hook, Braiding, and Punch Needle (Landauer) Beginner-Friendly Guide to Making Rugs - Softcover

David, Deana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1639810064 ISBN 13: 9781639810062

Publisher: Landauer (IL), 2023

Synopsis

Learn the timeless craft of making rag rugs!

• Scrap-friendly guide to making rag rugs entirely by hand, accessible for all ages and skill levels
• 12 fun and easy rag rug projects that anyone can achieve, with step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography
• Learn different techniques for rag rug making, including rug hooking, punch needle, braiding, and more
• How to make a design, choose fabrics and materials, dye them, and other essential basics

Rag rug making is easy and fun for everyone of all ages!

With no loom, no machines, and no crocheting required, this engaging and accessible project guide will show you step-by-step how to make beautiful rag rug crafts completely by hand from start to finish!

Low cost and easy for beginners, rag rug making is a homesteading tradition that emphasizes upcycling scrap materials and fabrics, making the craft sustainable and eco-conscious. Why buy new rugs when you can be self-sufficient and make your own?

Opening with complete overviews on five different rug-making techniques — rug hooking, punch needle, prodded rugs, braided rugs, and sewn rugs — you'll then learn how to design and transfer your pattern, choose colors, fabrics, and materials, and even dye your supplies. A detailed and inspiring projects and patterns section is included for you to make your very own handmade floor rugs, pillows, wall hangings, and more!

Author Deana David is the owner of Ribbon Candy Hooking, Inc. where she sells patterns and hosts live workshops. She also the YouTube host of "Coffee Chat" where she provides rug hooking and punch needle tutorials.

Upcycle scrap materials and fabrics into beautiful rugs as you discover and fall in love with the sustainable craft of Easy, Beautiful Handmade Rag Rugs!

About this title

About the Author

Deana David is the owner of Ribbon Candy Hooking, Inc. where she sells patterns and hosts live workshops. She is also the YouTube host of “Coffee Chat” where she provides rug hooking and punch needle tutorials.

Edition details

• Publisher: Landauer (IL)
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1639810064
• ISBN 13: 9781639810062
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168