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Rag Rug Weaving Workshop

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    1. Warping a Salish Loom for Rag Rugs
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    Rag rug making is fast, easy & inexpensive and making attractive, hard-wearing rugs is likely to become addictive. Start learning how in this lesson!

    Warping a Salish Loom for Rag Rugs
    with Fabin BC

    Rag rug making is fast, easy & inexpensive and making attractive, hard-wearing rugs is likely to become addictive. Start learning how in this lesson!

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    2. Using Fabric Strips for Rag Rugs
    A lesson with Fabin BC
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    Want to learn how to turn old sheets, old clothes, or other fabric into beautiful rag rugs and mats? Find out how to prep fabric strips in this lesson.

    Using Fabric Strips for Rag Rugs
    with Fabin BC

    Want to learn how to turn old sheets, old clothes, or other fabric into beautiful rag rugs and mats? Find out how to prep fabric strips in this lesson.

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    3. How to Weave a Rag Rug
    A lesson with Fabin BC
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    Now that you know how to warp the loom, and prepare fabric strips, and join together two lengths of yarn, get ready to weave the first rows of your rag rug!

    How to Weave a Rag Rug
    with Fabin BC

    Now that you know how to warp the loom, and prepare fabric strips, and join together two lengths of yarn, get ready to weave the first rows of your rag rug!

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    4. How to Finish a Woven Rag Rug
    A lesson with Fabin BC
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    Now that you're almost finished weaving your rag rug, learn how to complete the final row, deal with loose ends, tidy the warp, and admire a handmade treasure!

    How to Finish a Woven Rag Rug
    with Fabin BC

    Now that you're almost finished weaving your rag rug, learn how to complete the final row, deal with loose ends, tidy the warp, and admire a handmade treasure!

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    Ericka J
    Great this looks fun
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    Fabin BC
    You're right Ericka - you could have a fabric stripping party with a few friends to help :-)
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    Marta S
    love the bird songs and the "out takes" because it shows how to remedy things, which is just as important as the basic method
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    Fabin BC
    Yes Marta - real life is very important. We all make mistakes and should be proud of them, because that's how we improve and grow :-)
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    hope k
    What is the name of the loom you are using to make rag rugs?
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    Fabin BC
    We call it a salish loom Hope. We designed it based on the very simple technique that the Salish native people used. We have made downloadable plans available and all proceeds go to support the llamas in our sanctuary.
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    RaeAnn B
    How much material does this rug require? I have tons of scraps but need to get an idea for color and pattern. Thanks
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    Fabin BC
    Hello RaeAnn I will list below three rug sizes in inches and their weights. This should give you an idea :-) 30x31 = 3lb 6oz (1531 grams - 3 inch strips) 30x23 = 2lb 14 oz (1311 grams - narrower strips) 24x50 = 4lb 7oz (2011 grams - narrower strips) I hope this gives you a rough guide to getting started. Happy twining - Lynne
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    mitzi b
    i used two spring curtain rods for my loom and it really works great. I can move it to the size i need and adjust it to a level that works for me. thank you for teaching all of us.
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    Fabin BC
    Very ingenious Mitzi! Well done :-)
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