Old Time Colonial Rag Rugs
Most popular are the Loom Woven Rag Rugs
Old loom woven rag rugs that have stood the test of time are highly sought after by many collectors of vintage country memorabilia.
The really old ones are mainly used for decoration now, but if your looking for modern day rag rugs, they are pretty easy to find in many sizes and colors. The link to the following site will give you a good idea of modern day rag rugs . Some are woven on a large floor loom, while others are crocheted or created by hand stitching fabric scraps to canvas.
Loom Woven Rug Rags
The process is pretty simple once you know the basic steps to weaving. Just for starters, it takes the right loom.
Floor Loom Table Top Loom
Most every town has at least one person who continues the tradition of rug weaving on a floor loom. Some only do custom orders while others only weave their own designs, but most weavers will normally do both
Fabrics must be cut or torn properly so that no matter what the weight of the fabric, the finished product looks good. Some collectors prefer the uneven textures of a rug, so if your weaving has a few lumps and bumps don't fret. It looks a bit more authentic to the vintage rug enthusiasts. Better yet, let someone else make the rag balls. You can buy them right on Ebay.
Rag Balls
There are cutters for making strips of fabric from yard goods. Those strips are then sewn together and all wound up into rag balls. Many like tearing the fabric because the fabric's ruff edges do a great job of adding some character to the rug with the fray's popping up here and there. The fray's also act as a leveler when the fabrics aren't exactly even in size. Most of the fabrics used are old clothing, bedspreads, curtains and sheets. Other materials can be used, but the old weavers recycled the tattered clothing into their rugs.
Costs of rag rugs vary from area to area, and in all honestly some of the best prices are right on Ebay. In fact they are a steal! As a weaver for many years, I can assure you the prices are not making the sellers rich. If you are not fussy about a perfect color match, buy them on Ebay. I no longer weave and buy them myself! Denim rugs are the best for durability and if they fade they still look great!
Weaving Books
If you are really interested in learning more about weaving there are a few books available that are very informative.
Loom woven rugs and regular rag rugs that are extremely durable and are normally handed down from one generation to another can be found right now on Ebay. They come in many sizes and include runners, placemats, hotmats and even on occasion, purses.
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