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

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!
 
 
 

METAL BRAIDING CONES..... set of 3
These are the old fashioned metal cones for folding wool strips when braiding rugs. These are the same cones illustrated in the "Braidmastery" pamphlet and in the "The Braided Rug Book" by Norma Sturges. These cones will also work with up to 5 strand braids fairly easily-- more if you work at it.

By popular request, we are now carrying the larger size of braiding cones of the "Varifolder" type. These folders will take up to two-inch wide strip of the heaviest wool. There is an adjustable gate at the front tip which allows for more control over the folds. These are not as easy for beginners to learn to use, but are preferred by professional rug makers for their versatility.
Set of 3 Varifolders

BRAID LACING TOOL
These are flat, steel lacers with a curved tip designed just for lacing braided rugs together. They look like little skis, and directions for using them are in both the "Braidmastery" pamphlet and Norma Sturgess', "Braided Rug Book". 

6" Steel lacing needle with curved, blunt tip
 these needles are just the best lacing needle we've found. The eye will take 1-1/2" cotton strip for lacing and the curved tip makes lacing cotton braided rugs much easier than using straight lacing needles. 
6" Plastic lacing needle
We've carried these needles for years and though the needles are plastic, they do stand up to use for quite a long time. The eye is large enough for 1-1/2" fabric strip.

LINEN THREAD FOR LACING WOOL RUGS
This 6-ply linen cord is ideal for lacing together braided and chain braided rugs. The 30 yard skein will lace a small round rug (about 30"). 

6-ply linen cord, specify natural color or black, 30 yard skein