rag rugs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 04:33

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Submitted by Claudia Segal (not verified) on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 13:33

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They look very nice!  Did you use a temple to maintain your width on and off the loom?  Are you pleased with the result?  I find that pictures help me see my work from a different perspective.  I have found that something I was very critical of, looks much better when I step away and look at the "big picture" hehe.

Claudia

Submitted by Vennui (not verified) on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 14:41

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No temple ,I seem to do pretty well without them though I have to keep a sharp eye on the process. Yes, I am pleased with the results so far. I think what is providing so much excitement is I am having to solve new problems, like having to taper the ends of the different materials so you won't have lumps when you change wefts. I weave about 100 plus shawls a year for markets and sometimes I think I can do it in my sleep. Thanks for responding.

Submitted by Neshobe (not verified) on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 00:25

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Envy you that loom!  I love weaving rag rugs, but my loom is really not heavy enough to do it as I'd like.  Yours sounds like a dream come true.  Like your rugs and the bright colors. 

Finished Length
40.00
Finished Length Unit
inches
Finished Width
23.00
Finished Width Unit
yards
Length Off Loom Unit
yards
Length on Loom
15.00
Length on Loom Unit
yards
Notes

I haven't woven rag rugs in 30 years. And I didn't do it well then. I scored a rag cutter on E-bay this fall and decided with the addition of a free counter balance loom with cast iron parts that I finally had a loom that would handle the beating that good rags rugs require . Right now I am trying several types of materials . I sell my work at the Local Farmers' Market and hope to do well this these this summer.

Number of Shafts
4
Number of Treadles
6
Project Status
Finished
Sett
11.00
Sett Unit
epi
Width off Loom Unit
inches
Width on Loom
23.00
Width on Loom Unit
inches