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How to Weave a Rag Rug with Tom Knisely

Transform your recycled and new fabrics into vibrant rag rugs for every room. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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NEW VIDEO COURSE
How to Weave a Rag Rug with Tom Knisely

Renowned weaver Tom Knisely is back with a new and expanded course on weaving rag rugs. If you were captivated by Tom's first video on weaving with rags, you're in for an even bigger treat when you watch this one.

From plain weave that's anything but plain, to warp- and weft-faced rugs that beg a closer look, Tom Knisely will inspire you to create one-of-a-kind rugs for every room. This course is packed with the advice and tips Tom is known for, along with in-depth information and techniques to help you grow and build on your rag rug weaving skills.

As you watch, you'll learn about:

 

  • How to estimate the amount of rags you'll need to weave your rug
  • Preparing rag strips from all sorts of clothing and fabrics
  • The best setts for warp-dominant or weft-dominant rugs
  • How to use colored warps and wefts to weave unique rugs
  • Starting and ending rag strips and changing colors
  • Calculating for shrinkage and take-up
  • Weaving tips, finishing techniques, and more!


Weaving your own rag rugs can be deeply satisfying. And when you see how quickly you can weave one, they may earn a permanent place in your weaving plans. From rags to rich rugs, join master weaver Tom Knisely as he shares his knowledge and love of weaving rag rugs.

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