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Books and Supplies for Making Traditional Rag Rugs
Rafter-four Designs, P O Box 40, Cocolalla, ID 83813


This is a list of all of the regular items we sell, so you can have a quick reference sheet. For complete descriptions and photos, see our main catalog page. If you've got any questions feel free to e-mail us any time!


Part 1: Rugmaking Books & Bulletins 

Rugmaker's Handbooks by Diana Blake Gray

Rugmaker's Handbook No. 1:
"Knitted Rag Rugs for the Craftsman" 20th anniversary edition rev.
6" X 9", color cover, 181 pages, 
Paperback (ISBN 1-931426-252)............$16.95
Hardback (ISBN 1-931426-26-0) .....$24.95 out of print, limited to stock on hand

Rugmaker's Handbook No. 2: Fabulous Rag Rugs from Simple Frames
6" X 9", color cover, black & white interior, 196 pages, 296 black & white photos and illustrations.
Paperback (ISBN 1-931426-27-9)............... $16.95
Hardback (ISBN 1-931426-28-7) ..... $24.95 our of print, limited to stock on hand

Rugmaker's Handbook No. 3: Crocheted & Fabric Tapestry Rugs.....$18.95
6" X 9", color cover, black & white interior, 190 pages
Paperback (ISBN 1-931426-29-5)

Rugmaker's Handbook No. 4: Traditional Shirred and Standing Wool Rugs....$18.95
6"X9", color cover, black & white interior, 190 pages
Paperback (ISBN 1-931425-31-7)

Rags to Rugs Books by Diana Blake Gray
These are 8-1/2" X 5-1/4", 40 pages, washable color covers, black & white interior:
7-016 Bohemian Braid Rugs for the Beginner................$7.95
5-016 Multi-Strand Braids for Flat-Braided Rugs..........$7.95

Rugmaker's Bulletins by Diana Blake Gray
These are pamplet style paperbacks, 8-1/2 X 5-1/4", 8-10 pages. 

#1: Flat Wrap Rugs & Baskets................$4.00
#2: Amish Knot Rugs..............................$4.00
#3: Broomstick Rugs..............................$4.00
#4: Chain Braid Rugs...............................$4.00
#6: Anchored Loop Rugs.........................$4.00
#7: Bodkin Rugs.......................................$4.00
#8: False Braids for Rag Rugs...................$4.00
#9: Intro to Tambour Braids......................$4.00
#10: Knotted Shag Rugs...........................$4.00
#11: Pjonging & Single Strand Chain Braids...... $4.00
#12: Hook "Braided" Rugs--2-strand attached chain braid... $4.00
#13: "Kitchen Table" Rugs (woven)..... $4.00
#14: String Crochet Rugs ...... $4.00
#15: Primitive Rug Hooking, an Introduction........ $4.00

Part 2: Rugmaking Tools

Lacing Needles
6" plastic, large eye...............................$.80 ea.  --Limit 2 per customer/ Limited to Stock on Hand
6" steel, curved blunt tip.....$5.50 ea. 

Traditional Rug Hook (3.5mm for coarse hooking and poked rugs)................$5.00 ea.  Limited to stock on hand
Locker Hook for "Anchored Loop" rugs ...........................$7.50 ea. 

Shirring Needle 5-inch, blunt tip............$1.95 ea 
2 mm afghan hook for crocheted shirring............$4.00 ea 
2.5 mm afghan hook for crocheted shirring............$4.00 ea 
 
Old fashioned "Braidmaster" metal Braiding Cones.set of 3......$9.00
Single braiding cone....$3.50
Braid Lacing tool ("Braidkin").................... $3.00

Handy Hook, Size N, plastic................ $2.50 ea 
Handy Hook, Size Q, plastic ..................$2.50 ea 
Steel Crochet Hook, Size 8 ......................$2.00 ea. 
Rug Punch Needle....$3.50 ea.
 

Part 3: Rugmaking Supplies

BAROQUE COTTON (specify White or  Ecru) …………. $4.25 each. 

LINEN THREAD (black only, limited to stock on hand) 
6-ply linen cord for lacing braided rugs, 30 yard skein......$3.95

REMBRANDT RUG CANVAS  (limited to stock on hand)
appx. 1/4 inch holes Precut, natural color
18" X 24"----$4.75
24" X 36"---- $8.50 

Part 4: Rugmaking Sets
(Sets include books, supplies and tools-- just add your own fabrics.)
S-3: BOHEMIAN BRAID SET …. $9.50 
(#7-016 "Bohemian Braid Rugs for the Beginner", a size N Handy Hook, and a lacing needle.)

S-7: SHIRRED AND STANDING WOOL SET …. $28.50
(Handbook 4: "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-9: ANCHORED LOOP STARTER SET ..... $13.50  (while canvas supplies last)
(Bulletin #6: Anchored Loop Rugs; a locker hook; a 6-inch lacing needle; and an 18" X 24" rug canvas.)

S-10: TAMBOUR SET ..... $9.99 (while hook and canvas supplies last)
(Bulletin #9: Tambour Braids; a traditional rug hook; a 6-inch lacing needle; and an 18" X 24" rug canvas.)




TO ORDER BY MAIL, send your order to:

Rafter-four Designs, P O Box 40, Cocolalla, ID 83813, USA
Or for ordering assistance by email: info@rugmakershomestead.com

    Shipping Charges for 2009 Note that there is only ONE shipping charge per order.

    If your order includes:
    Books only (media mail) 
    US Only $2.00

    Small books & tools only (Rags to rugs books or bulletins)
    US--$2.00, (Canada--$4.00 USD), (Worldwide--$5.00 USD)
    OR if you prefer priority mail 
    US--$5.00, (Canada--$10.95 USD), (Worlwide  $12.95 USD)

    Larger books and/or Sets including Rugmakers Handbooks
    (International orders must fit the 9"X11" flat rate packet)
    US--$5.00, (Canada--$10.95 USD), (Worldwide--$12.95 USD)

    1 Kit or fabric in any form, up to 4 skeins of folded fabric
    US--$8.00  (Canada--$25.95 USD)  (Worldwide--$41.95 USD)

    Specially marked heavy/bulky items, such as bulk rug binding or more than one Kit, or more than four skeins of prefolded fabrics.
    US--$10.35  (Canada--$25.95 USD)  (Worldwide--$41.95 USD)

    All of our prices are in US funds.We accept checks, money orders and PayPal (info@rugmakershomestead.com).
    Sorry no COD.

    Idaho Residents must add 6% sales tax.



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