Rag Rugs Tour
1. Tambour
2. Shirred 
3. Standing wool

4. Knitted
5. Flat Wrap
6. Amish Knot

7. Chain Braids
8. Broomstick & String Crochet
9. Crocheted

10. Fabric Tapestry
11. Anchored Loop
12. Hooked, Poked, Prodded, Bodkin

13. Needleworked
14. Toothbrush rugs
15. Braided rugs

16. Knotted & strung shags
17. Loom woven
18. Patched (penny rugs) & sewn shags
19. Frame made rugs
20. Wagon wheel & frame braids 
21. Odds 'n ends

13-017 Introduction to Patched Rugs ................ out of print
Patched rugs are made by layering wool pieces onto a wool backing. The pieces are sewn in place (traditionally with linen). The most familiar types of these rugs are the Penny or Dollar Rugs with round patches sewn down with a blanket stitch. This book gives you lots of stitching and pattern alternatives. The patterns in the book include the 'tongue' or 'shingle' rugs; layered blocks; woven strips; 'Penny' rugs and modern patterns (Rose of Sharon) plus the raised 'Waterlilly' pattern, with cutting guides.

5-inch, blunt tipped, SHIRRING NEEDLE
For years I've looked for just this needle. It is ideal for center and edge shirred rugs, standing wool rugs and even patched rugs.

BAROQUE COTTON,
For years, this is the cotton we've most recommended for shirred rugs, string crochet, and patched rugs with cotton stitching. This DMC cotton thread is 100% cotton, tightly spun, super-mercerized to stand up to wear, and handles like a dream. Since we've heard that folks are having a hard time finding this, we're now going to carry it in the catalog. It is available in white or ecru.