Creating rag rugs has enthralled weavers for over a century. Now you, too, can recycle your favorite fabrics and transform them into unique rugs that will bring a striking personal touch to every room in your home. From stripes, checks, and rosettes to mosaic, twists, and diamond twill; from soft to sturdy, and subtle to statement-making, Tina Ignell's superb selection of rag rugs provides you a wealth of inspiration, conveniently paired with practical instruction. Inside, find: - Six technique-based sections with 45 designs by 20 professional weavers - Charts, illustrations, and color photos of finished projects - Creative use of unusual materials, like lambskin, straw, and leather - Specialty patterns, such as a round rug and a runner for a spiral staircase - Instructions for finishing, including fringed and woven edges - A bonus section of five different rugs woven on the same warp - Resources and supplier contact information

About the Author
Tina Ignell is the head editor of Vavmagasinet, a Scandinavian weaving magazine. She is the author of Simple Weaves, Favorite Rag Rugs, and Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave, published by Trafalgar Square Books. Tina currently resides in Linkoepin, Sweden.


Book Information
ISBN 9781646010363
Author Tina Ignell
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Trafalgar Square
Publisher Trafalgar Square