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18. Patched (penny rugs) & sewn shags
19. Frame made rugs
20. Wagon wheel & frame braids 
21. Odds 'n ends


 

 

Braided Rag Rugs:
Books, Tools and Supplies
The following items are available in our catalog.

5-016 Multi-Strand Braids for Flat-Braided Rugs
When Great-grandmother sat down to start braiding a rug, she didn't just use three strands, she knew that the most beautiful braided rugs were made with wide flat braids of up to twelve strands. And the wider the braid, the quicker the rug goes together. Now you can learn these braids with simplified instructions and easy to follow braiding diagrams.
For the beginner or advanced rug braider who wants to make authentic flat-braided rugs up to 12 strands per braid. Included are standard braids of 3 to 12 strands, which are used for making thick rugs from thinner fabrics; and flat braids of 4 to 12 strands, which are used to make lovely wide braids with patterns and designs right in the braid. Instructions, diagrams and patterns for each braid plus five assembly techniques (including false braid joints and the colonial joint for super strong rugs).

Bulletin #8: WRAPPED FALSE BRAIDS FOR RAG RUGS
This bulletin is includes directions for making SIX DIFFERENT false braids and their major variations. Included is the "candy cane" false braid and the amazing "squared" false braid pattern, which will let you make a rug that is a different color on each side! Each braid is illustrated with line drawings, in step by step fashion, so you can quickly master the pattern. False braids are much quicker than standard braided rugs since they all use long, continuous strips of fabric--so you don't have to stop and sew on more strip-- and several are easy enough for youngsters!
 
 
 


 
 



 
 
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