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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


 

 

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#10: Fabric Tapestry Rugs


Fabric tapestry rugs appear to have originated in the latter part of the 19th century with a strong link to the Arts and Crafts movement of that time. These rugs are tapestry crochet done with fabric strip. Their surface texture is of crochet, with the pattern showing clearly in the stitches on the front and back sides. Patterns varied from the simple pinwheels to quilt style patterns. The designs in fabric tapestry rugs are created by the simultaneous use of 2 to 8 strands of fabric (most often 2). 
Fabric Tapestry rugs can be made in all of the same shapes as standard crocheted rugs, and the qualities to determine a good rug are the same (tight even stitching, regular shaping, smooth surface) plus the artistic elements of solid design composition and execution. Old fabric tapestry rugs are much rarer than standard crocheted rugs. 
See the new page with more color photos of the rugs from the book "Crocheted & Fabric Tapestry Rugs".
 

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