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| peaches in color |
Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 4:46:49 PM
 Hello my fellow Farmgirls,
Are there any RUG HOOKERS, RAG RUG CREATORS OR LATCH HOOKERS out there in the great wide world?
If you would like to chat about your creations, come on in.
I'm Petra and I'm currently working on a few toothbrush rag rugs, and I'm also working on two rugs I'm hooking on Monkscloth.
www.picturetrail.com/sunshine66
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| pinokeeo |
Posted - May 30 2011 : 6:25:47 PM
I have been making rag rugs for the last forty years. I would very much like to show you all a couple of my latest creations, but I have no idea how to get pictures on this forum.
I cannot master those things that I have not tried.
check out my artfire: http://www.artfire.com/users/PiNOKEEOs |
| sunflowercritters |
Posted - May 30 2011 : 4:19:51 PM
does anyone have free patterns ...for hooking pins, hand bags etc.?
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
| Pasthyme |
Posted - Apr 04 2011 : 1:27:35 PM
For those of you who have trouble getting your oval crochet rugs to lie flat----the key I found is to increase 3 stitches on each end. Put one extra stitch into each of 3 stitches as you go around the curved end. I also join my row at the end of each round, chain 1 and turn---rather than going around in concentric circles. This makes it the same on both sides. Hope this helps. My first 10 or so rugs turned into "baskets" and had to be ripped out until I figured this out.
I teach crochet rug making at the Ozark Folk Center, as well as sell them in the gift shop. They do sell well, but take a lot of fabric and a lot of time to make---so they aren't making me a rich lady!
My main job there is as the 'clothier' making old time clothing, aprons, hats, etc. I also dance in many of the evening shows, and sometimes play music. I also teach guitar and mountain dulcimer to elementary & middle school children.
Gail
www.pasthymesfashions.webs.com
www.ozarkfolkcenter.com |
| CMac |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 3:41:22 PM
I'll bet they sell well! I'd love to learn how to do this.
CMac
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| Pasthyme |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 1:09:50 PM
I crochet rag rugs. They sell well in the Gift Shop at the Ozark Folk Center where I work. I also teach people to make them.
www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
www.Pasthymesfashions.webs.com |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Mar 27 2011 : 12:24:42 PM
I've made a few projects with Nantucket style wool hooking. I gave them all away as gifts so unfortunately I don't have any examples to post. It is really easy to learn and fun for all ages. The background fabric I used was a heavy weave linen fabric that looks alot like fine burlap. Then you take each color area and hook it in with continuous loops from the ball of yarn. Here is a link to the website of the lady who inspired me to give this craft a try: www.littlehouserugs.com She makes and dyes her own yarns and sells kits that she assembles herself. She also makes and sells rugs and does custom orders.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| CMac |
Posted - Mar 27 2011 : 10:30:36 AM
Really pretty Amy! That's what I mean by seasonal. How fresh is that for spring.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| mrsamy |
Posted - Mar 27 2011 : 10:08:48 AM
I have made a few "blooming flower" rugs from a Tasha Tudor magazine about 15 years ago. 
It's super easy and you can whip 'em up quickly.
Amy
Prayer costs nothing, but is worth the most. |
| CMac |
Posted - Mar 25 2011 : 9:30:28 PM
I'm a brand new farmgirl sister and I'm a rug hooker. I use wool fabric strips on linen or burlap. I also dye/over dye wool for my rugs. I would love to crochet a rag rug! It would be nice to swap out some of the wool ones for rag rugs in the warmer months. It would feel more seasonal and would be a nice change. Ha! Just what I need, another hobby. I'd love to see more pictures of what you all are working on.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| katmom |
Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 3:27:50 PM
Stacy,
the nice thing about ragrugs is even tho they tend to 'flatten down' after being walked on, all you have to do is toss them in the was & dry & they fluff right back up.
My hubby liks a more 'tuff rug' so I crocheted his out of some newer~stiffer sheets but for my grand babies I used well worn/soft sheets cuz they like to hide under theirs (like a tent) funny what babies do....pee-a-boo!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| foreverbooks |
Posted - Mar 14 2011 : 07:42:52 AM
Over the weekend I finished a locker hook rug in assorted colors, predominately purple. I used yarn rather than fabric. Unfortunately I don't have a digital camera to take a picture of it. It is a retirement gift for a friend of mind and it is only a year late! :-) Now I need to work on some table placemats for my daugther. She has bought the yarn for me and it will be done with white, purple, and green. Need to plan the pattern for them.
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
| Phirefly |
Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 1:53:57 PM
Yes, I am crochetting the rag rug. It looks pretty good after letting it sit on the floor for a while. It just looks like it is coming into a circle rather then an oval. I guess it is more like a work it out and rip it out lol. I did that alot. I had gotten a big tub of fabric at a yard sale and didn't like all the colors so instead of giving it away I thought why not make a rug for my house. So I am going to try and add on to it now that it laying flat. I just am worried it will not stay oval.
Thanks for the hints ladies.
~Phirefly~ |
| peaches in color |
Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 10:12:00 AM
Hi Stacy,
Are you crocheting a rag rug? It will make a difference on your question. Make sure you use similar fabrics in thickness, that will help with the evenness of the rug. Also, how tight you pull the loops will affect the shape. I lay my rug out flat on the floor every time I'm done with it for the day, so it can relax and I can see if I need to increase or decrease on the curves so it lays flat. I never roll my rugs because it distorts its shape. As for the add on strips, I usually add them on a straight piece, but with a multi colored one you really don't have much choice when you use short fabric strips.
Hope this helps.
Petra
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Originally posted by Phirefly
I started a rag rug. It is a oval one. I cut strips then sewed them together. But the pattern I have didn't tell me where to inc and it didn't come out just right. Anyone have any ideas on how to make the sides look straight and the tops look nice an round?
Thanks all
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| Cherime |
Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 09:55:07 AM
I have crochet and woven them. I love how sturdy they are.
CMF |
| katmom |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 2:51:03 PM
hey Stacy,
as I come around into the 'curve' I inc a stitch at both the 'into' & 'out of' the curve....and do the same at the other end....
I have also found that if I loosen up(as my rug starts getting larger)my stitches a smidge in the curves, it does help a little with the "curling'....often the curling is caused by to tight of stichings...and in a circle rug again alow the stitches to be looes & squeese in an extra stitch here & there.
Sometimes I just minipulate my rug by addding an extra stitch if I see it is puckering/curling....
But the best part is,,,once done, I just sort of hand stretch it into shape...and lay it flat.
When washing my rag rugs, I dry to barely damp...then I stretch it into shape and lay it flat in a sunny location to finish drying.
Ok, here is a wee funny... on my 2nd rug,,,mind you, I roll them to sit in my lap so I can crochet them easier...I ketp stiching and when done, I unrolled only to realize I had created a gianormous 'bowl' ack! so now, every few rows I roll it out to double check my stitching! lol!
and yes, I tore the whole thing out and started all over again!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Phirefly |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 2:29:06 PM
I started a rag rug. It is a oval one. I cut strips then sewed them together. But the pattern I have didn't tell me where to inc and it didn't come out just right. Anyone have any ideas on how to make the sides look straight and the tops look nice an round?
Thanks all |
| peaches in color |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 9:45:07 PM
Hi Carole,
Welcome to the Rug Creators Forum,
Nice to meet you, and hello to a fellow Arizonan! I lived in Arizona for the last 15 years. Prescott was my last stop before I moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico.
I hope you enjoy this Forum, and chat at your hearts delight!
Petra |
| peaches in color |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 9:38:41 PM
Oh my gosh, Grace,
I'm impressed. These rag rugs are gorgeous. I'm jealous,lol. Good going for you. I hope to finish a few more Toothbrush rag rugs soon. Sorry I haven't posted any pictures yet. My camera is busted.
Rug around the clock,
Petra |
| KathyC |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 6:09:59 PM
Thanks for the info Grace and the pics helped alot.
Kathy |
| foreverbooks |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 1:52:14 PM
I've been making rugs using a locker hook. Instead of using strips of material, I have been using yarn. The only problem is that I haven't really taken the time to figure out how much yarn I need to purchase. The thickness of the yarn does make a difference. I started one last year for a friend who was retiring. Needless to say, she hasn't gotten it yet. I am finally down to the quarter of the rug so hopefully she will get it for her birthday! :-) The next "to do" project is table place mats for my daughter. The "to do" list sure gets longer and longer!
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
| katmom |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 1:44:28 PM
ok, here is how I attach my strips.....hope this makes since....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
the 2 white 'tails' are from 1 strip & the blue & yellow 'tails' are from the 2nd strip.
cut 3/4" slite at each 'tail'
run one tail thru the 1st stips tail and then run the tail of the 2nd strip thru it's own slit.
gently pull together
then give a wee snug pull to 'lock'the strips together.
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 12:27:19 PM
yep, a 'Q' hook
as for the size of my strips, if it is a thick sheet (not real soft) I rip them in 1" pieces other wise it is to bulky to crochet...if the sheet is well worn I cut about 1 1/2" strips.
To attach my strips i cut a small 3/4" slit at each end(of each strip), then I run a 2nd strip through the slit, and then catch up the end of that strip & run it thru the slit and gently pull till it self locks...I continue this till I have a ginormus ball of yarn...lol!
I will take step by step photos later & upload them here, so hopefully by tonight you will be able to see how I join them.
I tried knotting them but I didn't like the 'knotty lumps'..lol!
and it takes for ever to stitch them together.....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| KathyC |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 11:02:10 AM
Grace,
Love those rugs. Is that a size Q hook? and about how wide are your strips? Have lots of stuff in my rag bag to make strips for rug making.
Kathy |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Feb 28 2011 : 7:21:39 PM
Love your color combos, Grace.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| katmom |
Posted - Feb 28 2011 : 6:48:20 PM
I have done several "Latch Hook" rugs, but what I really enjoy are crocheting rag rugs...I currently have 8 stacked in my guess room...I just keep making them for pleasure.....
these are just a few....
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enjoy....
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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