Rag rug making is a creatives, eco-friendly tradition that recycles old fabrics into charming home decors. Originating with communities like the Amish and Scandinavians, the craft involves hooking or ...

Rag rugs, the kind Grandma used to make from worn-out sheets and bits of cloth, may seem like relics from a bygone era, but they hold valuable modern-day lessons. Woven into the curriculum of a modern ...

A one-day class on rag rug making will be offered at New River Community and Technical College’s Nicholas County Campus this month. Students will learn how to make old time rag rugs, and New River CTC ...

You may have heard of accent walls and accent pieces, but what about accent ceilings? Often overlooked, ceilings are parts of homes that are typically left bare and undecorated despite the amount of ...

If you are new to weaving, making a rag rug is an excellent introduction to this rhythmic and methodical craft. Most likely, you have every thing you need at home: cardboard, string and fabric scraps.

Fabric scraps are something that many people have laying around, but what are they supposed to do with them? Using the rags can be as easy as making a rag rug. 1. Cut fabric into strips, about 1/2 by ...

Before video hosting services such as YouTube became available, sharing one’s skills as a crafter were of paramount importance for keeping them alive so future generations could produce such works ...

Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X MCADOO – The Cichowic family makes rugs that have stood the test of time – literally. For 100 years, the family-run ...

Okay, so making your own rug seems like an epic task. I suppose it all depends on the size of the rug. But, even a dog mat or a hearth rug can be pretty sizeable and might seem like something best ...