Several firsts for me. This is my first rag rug, first 4-shaft draft, first all-by-myself rosepath threading and treadling. And I'm having a ton of fun!
The weft, laid in, is all new cotton fabric, washed, and cut into 3/4 in. strips. (the red strips are torn to give a bit more texture)
The pattern is from Tina Ignell's Favorite Rag Rugs, p. 77, Rosepath II
2/15/12 Started second rug. I have a patchwork crazy quilt in mind, so I'm freely playing with colors and patterns, using up strips that are already cut. It's also an experiment using a mix of materials, old and new, cotton and poly and unknown. I want to find out if I can get away with it... or not...
2/22/12 Rosepath rug (1st rug) is hemmed. Crazy Quilt rug (2nd rug) has fringed ends.
Very nice colors, contrast, and pattern. Please post a picture of the finished rug.
Karen,
That is gorgeous! The patterns and colors pop!
Thanks, ladies, for your kind remarks! The rugs are off the loom, and I'm in the process of finishing the ends. I hope to post pictures of the finished rugs in a day or two.
product is just beautiful.
Tina
Such beautiful work. Can't wait to see how you finish the ends.
Both of your rugs are beautiful! Different feel to them but I can't decide which I like better! They're both lovely. Congrats on all your firsts!
Great to see both of the finished rugs now. They are beautiful. Thanks for posting the finished pictures. Such wonderful colors.
It's rewarding to read your nice comments. Cutting the rugs off the loom and laying them on the floor was an exciting experience! I'm such a newbie, so every finished project has a celebration. :)
