Wednesday 29 February 2012

Rag rugging

Today I went to a Children's Centre for a session on making rag rugs. There are many different ways to make a rag rug and many tools to do this with but I kept things simple by demonstrating the "proddy technique". You need hessian or burlap and lots (hundreds) of rectangles of fabric cut from recycled clothing. I love this technique because I can use up stretchy t-shirts and pajamas. 
This lime green and turquoise was looking stunning by the end of the session
This was pastel t-shirts
A pretty pink one
Sometimes the "work" camera goes a bit fuzzy!
This rug was being formed from an old cotton baby blanket rather than hessian.

It was a very good, busy session. Next week I am teaching the ladies how to dye with procion dyes.


6 comments:

  1. I've been fancying doing this for years and have never got round to it. Looks like a useful project for picking up and putting down.

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  2. I like the baby blanket idea,

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    1. That worked really well. I have an old one here from Luke and now want to use it with cut up pajamas.

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  3. This is a great idea. How does it stay put and what does it look like on the back?
    Love your new location too.
    Best of luck with it all.

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  4. Great idea. How does the fabric stay put?
    Lovely new location too.
    Best of luck with the new venture.

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