Rag Rugs: Contemporary Projects in a Traditional Craft

by Juju Vail

In Rag Rugs , Juju Vail presents the simple and versatile craft of rag rugmaking with verve and style. With 20 original projects using traditional techniques, beginners and experienced crafters can make beautiful and useful objects for the home. How-to illustrations provide instruction, and dozens of full-color photographs of handmade rugs offer inspiration. Rag rugmaking has a place in the very heart of American history. Practiced by homemakers for generations, this easy craft was a practical answer to the need for warmth, decoration and color in the humblest of home settings. Vail describes the evolution of rag rugs and the four traditional techniques - hooking, prodding, braiding and appliqué - and then shares her experience and skill in design, techniques, preparation and finishing. Tools, materials, basic stitches and the practical methods of mounting and lining are all described in detail. At the center of Rag Rugs are Vail's unique designs. An artist with an energetic style and superb command of color, her projects appeal to a wide variety of crafters. From a primitive-style rug for a traditional setting to a contemporary rug for an avant-garde home, readers will find abundant choice and inspiration. Except for materials, Rag Rugs provides everything needed to get

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 1997

Reviews

[heffa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This had so many gorgeous rugs. I want to make all of them. Like rugs that I am excited to try making and would love to have in my home.
I am so used to craft books having hideous, tacky crafts but these are stunning.