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

"Traditional Shirred & Standing Wool Rugs" (Rev. 2nd ed.)
You'll be amazed that rugs that are so easy to make are such positively luxurious additions to your home! The extraordinarily rich, velvety (and reversible) texture of shirred rugs makes it hard to regard these as "rag" rugs, but the techniques lend themselves to the use of the very smallest of fabric scraps.

This is a complete guide to all of the methods by which shirred and standing wool rugs can be created, several of them appearing in this book for the first time ever in print. The book covers the simplest methods of using wools "on edge" in sewn shirred rugs with center shirring, edge shirring, awl shirring, faux shirring and mono shirring. 

All of the methods of crocheted shirring are included. From the very simple uses of the afghan hook to the more complex use of "bent" or "hump back" crochet hooks, plus the use of a plain steel crochet hook to create faux shirred rugs. Also included is how to 'sculpt' the rug surface for more textural options and how to create designs/ pictorals in shirred rugs. "Standing Wool" rugs are also covered, including the rare variation of "beaded" rugs in a newly expanded section, and combining shirring and standing wool. (66 pages)

Rugmaker's Bulletin #17:
"BEADED" RUGS, A UNIQUE STANDING WOOL RUG
Wool "beaded" rugs are a unique type of standing wool rug, made with simple stitching, but creating a mosaic of color with tremendous patterning options for the textile artist. The bulletin covers the simplest 2-step method for the beginner, or a family-project rug and the more advanced 1-step process which makes elaborate rug designs possible. The "beaded" rugs are reversible with the deep velvety texture of all standing wool rugs.These instructions are also in the larger book on shirred and standing wool rugs, so you don't need to order both.

5-inch, blunt tipped, SHIRRING NEEDLE
For years I've looked for just this needle. It is long enough to shir efficiently (5 inches long), and without the sharp tip which can split warp threads. It is ideal for center and edge shirred rugs, and all types of standing wool rugs, including "beaded" rugs.

BAROQUE COTTON, 400 yd. skein
For years, this is the cotton we've most recommended for shirred rugs, standing wool, 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.  It is available in white or ecru.
 

S-7: SHIRRED AND STANDING WOOL SET
Get started with shirred and standing wool rugs with this set. It includes: the book " Traditional Shirred and Standing Wool Rugs; ; a 5-inch blunt tipped shirring needle; a 2mm afghan hook; a #8 steel crochet hook; and a  skein of baroque cotton.

S-11: “BEADED” RUG SET
“Beaded” rugs are a fascinating variation of standing wool rugs, and with this set, all you need are some small pieces of wool to make your rug. The set includes: Bulletin #17: “Beaded” Rugs; a shirring needle; and a skein of Baroque cotton.
 

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