Crocheted And Fabric Tapestry Rugs

This third volume in the Rugmaker's Handbook series is designed to teach textile explorers of all skill levels to make crocheted or fabric tapestry rag rugs from fabric strip, with simple crochet stitches. Step-by-step directions make it easy to create patterned rugs in any shape including freeform rugs. This classic book has been revised, expanded and updated and for the first time includes directions to adapt rug patterns to any material, including yarns.

Using a large crochet hook and strips of fabric, you can make dozens of beautiful and useful rugs for all over your home

A complete guide to making all kinds of rugs and wall hangings.

Using a large crochet hook and strips of fabric, you can make dozens of beautiful and useful rugs for all over your home.

Use fabric and create beautiful decorations for your home. Many crocheters have crocheted with yarn. However, few have discovered you can crochet with fabric! This book has a great selection of fabric crochet patterns. Here are the steps to get started: First, find or buy your fabric. If you want to save money, consider using sheet sets, outgrown t-shirts and other hand-me-downs. The possibilities of finding used materials are endless! Next, cut the fabric into one inch strips. Finally, use a Q hook and one of the patterns you find in this book to create gorgeous crocheted works of art. Your home will look beautiful and many people will ask you, "Where did you find those beautiful décor items?" Imagine their surprise when you say to them, "I made them!"Not only do these decorations look great in your home. They also make amazing gifts and attract attention at craft fairs. If you crochet with yarn, you will find these items easy to create. You can start making money and providing for your family fast.Patterns in this book include:Oval Crochet PlacematsHeart Crochet PlacematsRound Crochet Chair PadsEasy Crochet BasketsThree-Piece Bathroom SetRocking Chair Set Coil BasketCustomer Testimonials: "Hi Ruglady, I finished a heart rug - 3 hours flat!! AND - one of my husband's friends bought it the moment I put in the last stitch. He said his sister "loves this stuff" and bought it for her for a Christmas present. I had no idea what to charge so I told him $35.00 and he ordered a second one! I never even left my rocking chair and made $70.00 - This is great! Not only is it profitable but I love it!I knew if I lived long enough I'd find something that I truly loved, that I could afford to do and put a little 'pin money' as my mother used to call it,in my hand. Boy, am I glad you have a web site. Diane, New York" "Dear Ruglady, To begin with, I want to thank you for your words of encouragement. After making many crocheted rugs and selling them to friends, I decided to try our local farmers market. In order to build up an inventory, this meant ordering lots of fabric and spending lots of money. I'm not good at spending money as I always worry about never having enough. Your kind words helped me climb that wall of self-doubt and I now have a flourishing business. My only problem now? Too little time and too many orders! I don't suppose you can help me with that one? Carol" "GUESS WHAT? Last week a small craft shop offered to sell my rag baskets and rag rugs that I make!!!! I just mentioned in conversation what kind of craft that I make and since that was something different than what they sell already, they asked if I could bring in some of my items to show them!!! They were very interested in what I do and offered to sell them at their store. THAT'S TWO STORES THAT WANT MY WORK!!!! I'm thrilled and I wish there are more hours in the day to make my rugs and baskets Just thought I'd share this with you. I'm excited how this all came about... Thank you for your encouragement! I sincerely appreciate it! Thanks a million! Have a blessed day! Sharon Gridley, IL" Create beautiful home decorations like your Grandmother and Great-grandmothers used to make using fabric and fabric scraps. Fabric can be reused from cherished retired clothing or purchased from a fabric store. Here is a green way of decorating and creating heirloom keepsakes to pass down to future generations.

"Crocheted Rugs" is a book of instruction on the creation of crocheted rugs of different sizes, shapes, and designs. The book presents pictures, schemes, and a detailed step-by-step description of how to create a piece of décor to bring a cozy atmosphere to your home.

Crafts of America is a celebration of the historical, regional, and national traditions explained through the words and work of today's best artisians. (back cover.).

Table of Contents Introduction Tools Required Latch Rug Hooking Frames --Precut wool Locker Needle Hooking Pile Rug Making Rugs with Rug Guns Punching needles and other tools Rug Weaving Rag Rugs with Recycled Scraps --Using a Shaggy Rug Tool Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction I was just browsing through my own personal library, looking at all the vintage craft books, but I did not find a book with instructions on how to make rugs. I could make Victorian crochet doilies, knitted mittens, scarfs, some articles of clothing called fascinators, and even socks and knickerbockers, but what about rugs? It is only later that I found out that according to the Victorians rug making was not considered to be a genteel occupation, which could be indulged in by the daughters and wives of gentlemen. These languishing ladies would sit in front of the embroidery frame, plying a needle, while dining of strawberries and cream, no doubt, while rug making was done by people of lower social strata. Nevertheless, we are fortunate that we have stopped thinking of such idiotic considerations in order to make rugs. So this book is going to tell you all about the art of rug making, and you are going to let your creativity loose in making these amazingly beautiful items for your home.