tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post7621970935853643903..comments2024-03-14T13:46:55.341-05:00Comments on THE COUNTRY FARM HOME: Rag Rugs: A Delta Folk ArtThe Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-45455240351738176172017-12-17T12:05:56.821-06:002017-12-17T12:05:56.821-06:00I made a rug similar to yours. However, when I to...I made a rug similar to yours. However, when I took it off the frame the two opposite corners curl up instead of laying flat. How can I correct this when i make my next rug?TMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188780184003905121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-37724926329170852602017-12-17T12:03:59.851-06:002017-12-17T12:03:59.851-06:00I have made a rug similar to yours. However, when...I have made a rug similar to yours. However, when I took it off the frame two opposite corners turn up instead of sitting flat. How would I correct this when I make my next rug? <br />TMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188780184003905121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-58905582933427009182017-03-11T02:29:49.340-06:002017-03-11T02:29:49.340-06:00How is it you do two strips of cloth at the same t...How is it you do two strips of cloth at the same time right over then under.Dayna b. Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882896257994825115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-56775394307078454342017-03-11T02:27:15.195-06:002017-03-11T02:27:15.195-06:00How do you use two pieces of cloth at the same tim...How do you use two pieces of cloth at the same timeDayna b. Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882896257994825115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-29815456031882139442015-10-16T09:26:57.573-05:002015-10-16T09:26:57.573-05:00hi, I just wondered when you said it took a week t...hi, I just wondered when you said it took a week to make this rug how many actual hours did it take? <br />thank youmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636123378897052888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-77117339684987596682015-02-15T12:28:37.212-06:002015-02-15T12:28:37.212-06:00Thank you so much for this tutorial. Do you need t...Thank you so much for this tutorial. Do you need to do something to secure the loops of the warp when you remove from the frame? Wouldnt they in time wiggle loose from edges?Treasures Now n Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871017543509219555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-77626152274298421012015-01-31T08:52:42.662-06:002015-01-31T08:52:42.662-06:00Hi there! I purchased a loom from you several year...Hi there! I purchased a loom from you several years back and I am just starting to work on my rug :-)<br />What I need to know is "do you knot your pieces of material together, or do you sew them?Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13700198499979118305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-70046915058013057012015-01-28T15:45:56.115-06:002015-01-28T15:45:56.115-06:00Thanks for the great tutorial, I just featured you...Thanks for the great tutorial, I just featured your rug on my blog! http://www.colorfulcanary.com/2015/01/diy-from-rags-to-rugs-wordless-wednesday.htmlColorful Canaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360430181911334865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-79697772082742736972014-06-01T10:59:12.001-05:002014-06-01T10:59:12.001-05:00Beautiful and so kind of you to share something fr...Beautiful and so kind of you to share something from your history.Caroline Gerardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12376556246231855571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-69226135126566944572013-02-03T09:30:51.037-06:002013-02-03T09:30:51.037-06:00I enjoyed reading this older post about how you we...I enjoyed reading this older post about how you weave on your husband's looms. I see the differences from my daughter's little loom that she used to make a rug when she was growing up: the stretching rods on the side, and the way you twist two pieces along each row, working from both ends so you end in the middle and the way you continue the strips of fabric seamlessly. All those things create a more professional finished product. She sure had fun with it. Just like you said, it was very relaxing for her and she is so proud of the little rustic piece she made. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-78093198953340125432013-01-29T16:52:02.390-06:002013-01-29T16:52:02.390-06:00Thank you for showing how to make these - I have a...Thank you for showing how to make these - I have always loved rag rugs, but could never figure out how they were made. Now I have a reference to go back to when I decide to take the plunge! I love the denim ones especially. AnnThe Boston Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211110867604264641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-52602588928699052432012-08-30T07:37:42.372-05:002012-08-30T07:37:42.372-05:00I'm so sorry, but I can't give out the det...I'm so sorry, but I can't give out the details on how to build John's rag rug loom. It is his own design--one that he has perfected over the years. They are for sale at Our Old Country Store. <br /><br />This is an old craft. Weavers used any wooden frame to weave the rug. The spacing of the nails is up to you--depending on the fabric you'll be using--thicker fabric would require wider spacing.<br /><br />The weaving is very simple--right strip over left and under the next warp. When you get to the other side, come back right over left again or switch to left over right. Either way will give you a nice rug.The Farmers Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-41064201523518327072012-08-13T19:51:37.500-05:002012-08-13T19:51:37.500-05:00your rugs are beautiful I'd love to know more ...your rugs are beautiful I'd love to know more about how you work them, is there any chance of a picture tutorial?<br />cant quite see how the weaving goes & also i am going to make my own frame, how far apart are the nails?<br /> Nicole and Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-12912854477458197212012-08-06T22:42:12.094-05:002012-08-06T22:42:12.094-05:00Question:
I am not sure I understand the weaving ...Question: <br />I am not sure I understand the weaving directions. It looks like you have two strips going at the same time. When you say "right over, right under," do you mean you go over and under with the right-most strip? I am having trouble visualizing the process. <br />Also, how far apart are the nails on your frame?Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979951501417983587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-87848950898857886042012-08-06T13:34:21.416-05:002012-08-06T13:34:21.416-05:00Most interesting. And I have all I need to give ra...Most interesting. And I have all I need to give rag rug making a go. Now...Just how do you attach the warps to the nails to make a nice finished edge?MarmePurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500222210426502889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-57254609539105941572012-07-18T01:56:10.226-05:002012-07-18T01:56:10.226-05:00I just love that finished product and the techniqu...I just love that finished product and the technique looks like fun in itself. I did some weaving in grade 9..a long time ago...LOL It was for a school project and I've wanted to do a rug or something for years and years now. Heaven knows I have enough scraps for the strips.EllenaElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677681744165865584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-33372828728816758212012-07-13T10:40:00.446-05:002012-07-13T10:40:00.446-05:00Thank you for the great project instructions! Rig...Thank you for the great project instructions! Right now I'm working on a large, round crochet rag rug. This will be next!!!Stephanie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804919986671001782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-62515869681657899602012-06-15T12:18:22.426-05:002012-06-15T12:18:22.426-05:00I love these rugs and had my husband build me a fr...I love these rugs and had my husband build me a frame like yours. The only problem I have is that I can't figure out how to string the warp. Do you tie each strip on at the top and bottom, weave it between the nails, or some other way? The way I did it the first time caused my woven strips to slide off the warp strips, so obviously it was a big duh moment for me.. any help would be appreciated!shellyrhdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865400418968243846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-35048110676541263842012-06-07T21:04:59.247-05:002012-06-07T21:04:59.247-05:00Love love love this post! I make pot holder rugs ...Love love love this post! I make pot holder rugs and have them in most every room now. I do believe I'll have to try making rag rugs now.Suttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928412683682922358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-30239065589319140872012-04-12T11:14:14.628-05:002012-04-12T11:14:14.628-05:00I used the script so it would look more like handw...I used the script so it would look more like handwriting, but I agree. Sometimes it's hard to read. I'll see what I can do. <br />Thanks for letting me know. . .The Farmers Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-13268854934984433082012-04-12T08:56:54.257-05:002012-04-12T08:56:54.257-05:00This is really inspiring me to make a rug.
Hope y...This is really inspiring me to make a rug.<br /><br />Hope you don't mind me saying, but your scripty font is really, really difficult to read!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-81111906615228974832012-03-31T15:21:22.582-05:002012-03-31T15:21:22.582-05:00Love this!
Thanks for explaining so well.
I have j...Love this!<br />Thanks for explaining so well.<br />I have just tackled knitting and want to weave next. This looks like a great project to try. Thanks for the tip re: tension.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383635329315687176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-39345499093312465162012-02-05T21:01:12.304-06:002012-02-05T21:01:12.304-06:00These rugs do last forever. I have one my grandmot...These rugs do last forever. I have one my grandmother made and it still looks good.Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-42448841037838862572012-02-02T14:21:34.365-06:002012-02-02T14:21:34.365-06:00These are made from old clothes? wow. I like the c...These are made from old clothes? wow. I like the colors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-41644803148332959522012-02-01T08:45:37.102-06:002012-02-01T08:45:37.102-06:00I like the stories you tell with the posts.I like the stories you tell with the posts.Bettynoreply@blogger.com