You are remarkable! I cannot get over how you are so through with everything. You make it sound so easy!! Love your voice it is so calming and sweet sounding and you are a very beautiful lady! Ty for sharing!!
Hello, Joy! Wow .. that's a hefty price for a used bed sheet! I have been seeing the prices rising at our local thrift stores but not that much!! But then again, you can make a 24 x 36" rug with just 2 sheets - $12 isn't bad!! Thanks for reaching out!
Hi from South Africa. Thank you so much for such a great detailed video. You had me hooked 😅 from the first few seconds. I just make for home from thread bear sheets etc. I've used the first three methods but prefer tearing. Have a great day.
As a total beginner I’m excited that I can get started with a method that is very low cost, if it was good enough for my grandmother it is good enough for me.
I love it, "If it was good enough for my Grandmother, it is good enough for me!" My Grandmother taught me how to knit & crochet when I was 4 & I've been "hooked" ever since! Hope you'll stay in touch and love rug-making as much as I do!
Way to go girl!!! I never knew there was such a critter that cuts like that. I always wondered how u cut sooooo many strips to sell. I tried cutting 3 yards of fabric with pinking shears, & my hands quit working…for awhile, lol. Think im going for the tearing. Great lesson Lora! Been busy working on a LONG oval rug for my fireplace hearth for in the spring & summer. Cant wait to show u! Keep the videoes coming, learn so much, & yur the BEST!
Okay I now have goosebumps & smiling ear-to-ear! Thank you so much for the sweet message! You just made brightened my day BIG time! ... and I CAN'T WAIT to see your rug!! Thank you, Pam for watching & for taking a minute to write me!!
What a great and organized video! That industrial cutter looks scary. I actually have fabric on rolls, but some are very wide, so (in the past) I've put it on a broom handle to roll it out like toilet tissue and cut it with sheers. Now that my daughter has her hands full with children, I no longer have my helper, but maybe I can talk my husband into it if I get the urge to make rugs again.
Thank you! Your comment means a lot to me! The cutter is a bit intimidating at first, but gentle as it gets once you use it! I hope you get that "urge" really soon!
Totally awesome! I LOVE the idea of reducing waste by using bed sheets & usable goods & clothing in our rugs. Just like Grandma would've done! There is no doubt in my mind in that generation & before EVERY thing was usable goods! Thanks for reaching out, Jan! Hope you'll stay in touch!
Hi! Found your channel when I was looking for a round rug pattern. I have crocheted since I was a child but found patterns as an adult to be challenging. I usually stick to simple repetitious stitches and make hats, scarves and pot holders. Your method of teaching the round pattern was so helpful. I learned so much in this video too. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
I love all your beautiful rugs I was thinking more or less make me up want to go for the kitchen sink and some place match to match may God continue to bless you your family and your Channel and I love all your information and your honesty about it and thank you so much for sharing a new friend celebration I used to be on your channel some kind of way I got knocked off but anyway I'm glad I'm back:-). My name is Ella Bransford
As a quilter I already gave have all the materials needed to cut strips. Wanted to mention that they do make rotary blades in most sizes that will give your fabric edges a "pinked" edge. May be helpful when washing the rug to prevent excess fraying. Do you have any experience with such a cutting method?
Hello! Thanks for reaching out! Yes! I love the pinking blades! And now that you mention it, I wish I would've added them to the video. My only issue with them is cost .. they seem to wear a lot faster then flat blades?! (Maybe my imagination?) My favorite fabric to use is our fabric rolls, but then again I'm very biased! LOL They are bias cut so ... no threads!! 16 different colors to choose from & the rolls are 100% cotton, 2" wide & 6 yards on every roll and did I mention BIAS CUT! LOL They are SO awesome! Here's a link if you're interested in checking them out! >> www.ragstorugs-bylora.com/ (Click on "Fabric!")
Hello! I HAVE used pinking shears before to cut my strips. They're not my favorite way to cut strips to be honest. There's a real plus to having the pinked edge to prevent raveling & pesky threads but so hard on my hands after a while. Much harder than my regular shears in my opinion. I hadn't thought about a "fuzzy" look though. I'll have to try that out on a small project .. maybe trivets! Happy you've reached out!
I am excited about making a rag rug. Question for you do you prefer cutting fabric to tearing? I know you use the automatic cutter but I am only making rugs to enjoy. I do quilt so have the rotary cutter and mat. The tearing does all the strings eventually go away? yoou are an excellent teacher. Thanks for all the information.
Awhhh ... thank you, Judy! Much appreciated! I don't mind tearing - very easy! But it's my least favorite of the 3 methods. And not as much due to threads but the lint. Yuk!! Rotary cutting the fabrics works great - my 2nd favorite - but those blades wear out so fast & they're expensive! My absolute favorite method is my automatic cutter. So fast!! But I understand your situation. Hard to spend the $$ on a cutter when you don't plan to make that many rugs. Over time, yes!, the threads just seem to disappear. Not noticeable at all!!
This is an odd question as I do not see anyone else asking so surely I am missing something? How do you fold the sheet to ensure you get one long strip? If it is simple enough to answer, I would surely appreciate it. Thanks. I am looking forward to making some rugs. I love your instructional style
Hello! That's not an odd question at all & I'm asked it often! I'm happy you asked. We have a video slated of folding fabric for BIAS CUT fabric strips!! Watch for it soon!! With STRAIGHT CUT fabrics however, it's pretty easy! I will fold the fabrics in the direction that maximizes strip length. It really makes no difference in our rug making if the strips are cut WITH or AGAINST the grain. Using a bed sheet as an example, fold the fabric length-wise (the longest direction). Fold once more in that same direction, and again and again until you reach a thickness which will be easy to cut dependant on the cutting tool you are using. As an example: If you are using a commercial cutter, you can fold very thick as the cutter can cut through dozens of layers at a time. If you are using a rotary cutter/mat, you may choose to keep the folds to under 10 layers. If you are using shears, you may wish to keep the folds under 6-8 depending on the sharpness of your shears. Hope that helps! Thanks for reaching out!!
Good question, Judy! Yes definitely on recycled/repurposed goods. And usually on newly purchased fabric. The reason for that is to remove starch used in processing the fabric. But it's not necessary; I just prefer it. If I DO wash your fabrics (new or used) - I avoid drying in my clothes dryer. If you're lucky enough to have a clothesline, hang the fabrics & they will come off the line unwrinkled! Mother Nature pressed them for you!! :) You can also drape them on a clothes rack. I just hate how wrinkled the fabrics get when I remove them from the dryer. Hard to lay flat to cut!!
I have made 4 rag rugs now. I end up with lots of strings as I weave on my loom. After several washings, I have to "shave" off more strings. Would it help eliminate that if I cut the fabric on the bias? Would it be better to use pinking shears? Or should I use braiding the rugs instead of weaving? What would you suggest?
Hello! A LOT of good questions! Yes! Bias cut fabric will eliminate those pesky threads! Pinking Shears controls them well too! Both would be good avenues for you to consider. Absolutely! One thought that comes to mind you might not know about is our fabric rolls - they are 100% cotton & BIAS CUT! Sooooo wonderful to work with! Here's a quick link you might check out! ruclips.net/video/PHfezaf93Rw/видео.html
Thank you so much for your informative video and for sharing your folding technique. I have a question about the Consew. I am a hand weaver and am planning some rag rugs. I need to cut strips of different widths and I'm wondering how narrow a strip can you cut using the electric cutter. The strips I plan on using range from 1/2" to 3/4" and as wide as 2". Would that be possible with the Consew?
Hello, Virginia! You are VERY welcome! I use my Consew for widths 1" and wider. It would make me nervous to use it for widths narrower due to safety concerns. It's a powerful machine! However, it would be entirely possible ... just be careful!! Hoping you'll stay in touch & let me know what you think of it if you decide to purchase it!
Hello, Cheryl! Thank you for reaching out! There are actually (2) surfaces used in the demonstration. The first is a "wool pressing mat" - quilters/sewers use these a lot in their projects to press small pieces of fabric. And the one directly below that is a "self healing" rotary cutting mat. Both can be found on Amazon & other stores including Hobby Lobby, JoAnne's or Hancocks! For large cutting projects, I normally just use my warehouse work table. It's a large table covered with a sheet of floor laminate.
Absolutely you can! I love experimenting with all sorts of colors & fabrics in my rugs. You are the artist & "painting" with fabric! Keep in mind with the jersey that tension can be a bit challenging given its stretch. Keep those stitches more open than usual & keep your eye on your tension. But absolutely use that bin of jersey up! You might also consider using it for your Toothbrush/Amish Knot rugs. It would be perfect for your running strip!
Hello, Paula! Thank you for reaching out! I have used pretty much EVERY fiber there is in my rug construction .. EXCEPT t-shirt material! We are considering stocking it in our company, however. Working on sourcing it as we speak! Thanks for reaching out! Here's a link to our website if you'd care to visit! >> www.ragstorugs-bylora.com/
@@paulaewaniuk7123 I do!! Just be sensitive to your tension. T-shirt fabric is VERY stretchy so controlling your tension could be an issue! But, Amish Knot rugs would be IDEAL because stretch isn't usually as much of a challenge! I hope you'll share your finished rug!!
Hello, Judy! Crocheting is one method of using the fabric strips. Other methods are twine woven, toothbrush/amish knot, or braided - to name just a few!
I sure do, Charlotte! Once a number of years ago I stumbled on 3 boxes of rolled wool strips in the most GLORIOUS colors! A woman had pain-stakenly cut the stips from worn out clothing of hers & her husbands suits & trousers. I made from it the most beautiful rug! Wool is harder to find these days but if you ARE able to find it, you will love making rugs from it!
Hello, Gail! Yes!! That's what is so cool about these rugs! You can use just about any fabric! Coordinate a patchwork fabric rug with one of your previous patchwork projects!
Hello, Jan! Finishing your rug! Thanks for watching & thanks for asking! Here's another video you might enjoy, "Weaving in those Tails! Let's finish your Rug!" ruclips.net/video/2wqPRDYrUtY/видео.html
Won’t buy anything else but Olaf and Fiskars brands ! Last 30 years and more Large mat will now cost $100 or more I got mine 50% off sale but can use smaller mats as long as they are bigger than material Mats also have inch marks as do rulers So no need to mark !
You are remarkable! I cannot get over how you are so through with everything. You make it sound so easy!! Love your voice it is so calming and sweet sounding and you are a very beautiful lady! Ty for sharing!!
Wow, thank you, so much Jackie! You are VERY welcome!!!
Funny my Salvation Army thrift sells 1 full sheet for $6. You found an amazing bargain cause I sure can't find sheets as cheap as you did.
Hello, Joy! Wow .. that's a hefty price for a used bed sheet! I have been seeing the prices rising at our local thrift stores but not that much!! But then again, you can make a 24 x 36" rug with just 2 sheets - $12 isn't bad!! Thanks for reaching out!
She is working on old prices. Much more now, but you can save up to 50% if you use Joann's coupons. It will be about timing.
Good advise! Thank you for sharing!
Hi from South Africa. Thank you so much for such a great detailed video. You had me hooked 😅 from the first few seconds. I just make for home from thread bear sheets etc. I've used the first three methods but prefer tearing.
Have a great day.
You are VERY welcome, Lee! Tearing sheets & fabrics can be very therapeutic too! LOL Fast & easy!! Thank you for staying in touch!
I totally love how you explained these methods. You were very straight forward and very understandable. I can’t wait to make my first rug!
Awhhh, Nikita! So happy you enjoyed the video! I can't wait for you to start too!!
Very professional, clear, and well thought out in regards to the customer who may want to purchase.
Yvonne, thank you very much! Much appreciated!!
Hi everybody, look for scissors that have a spring that helps push open the blades after every cut.
Great tip! Thank you for sharing Teresa!!
As a total beginner I’m excited that I can get started with a method that is very low cost, if it was good enough for my grandmother it is good enough for me.
I love it, "If it was good enough for my Grandmother, it is good enough for me!" My Grandmother taught me how to knit & crochet when I was 4 & I've been "hooked" ever since! Hope you'll stay in touch and love rug-making as much as I do!
Way to go girl!!! I never knew there was such a critter that cuts like that. I always wondered how u cut sooooo many strips to sell. I tried cutting 3 yards of fabric with pinking shears, & my hands quit working…for awhile, lol. Think im going for the tearing. Great lesson Lora! Been busy working on a LONG oval rug for my fireplace hearth for in the spring & summer. Cant wait to show u! Keep the videoes coming, learn so much, & yur the BEST!
Okay I now have goosebumps & smiling ear-to-ear! Thank you so much for the sweet message! You just made brightened my day BIG time! ... and I CAN'T WAIT to see your rug!! Thank you, Pam for watching & for taking a minute to write me!!
The tearing would feel so therapeutic. I would just think about all the things that frustrated me during the day or week while I was tearing. Lol.
Therapeutic yessssss! Until I had to sweep up all the fabric dust & then I would have to start the process again! LOL
What a great and organized video! That industrial cutter looks scary. I actually have fabric on rolls, but some are very wide, so (in the past) I've put it on a broom handle to roll it out like toilet tissue and cut it with sheers. Now that my daughter has her hands full with children, I no longer have my helper, but maybe I can talk my husband into it if I get the urge to make rugs again.
Thank you! Your comment means a lot to me! The cutter is a bit intimidating at first, but gentle as it gets once you use it! I hope you get that "urge" really soon!
I can see where that industrial cutter would save you tons of time and would be a great business investment for your company!
Very true! The decision to buy it was a GOOD one for me!! (Although I have to say the first few days I was too intimidated to actually use it! LOL)
Great teaching ❤
Thank you, Linda! 😃 Much appreciated!
You are such an awesome teacher!!! I am excited to employ your great techniques!
Thank you so much! That means a LOT to me Vicki! Have fun!!
Enjoyed another lesson from you. I have subscribed to your channel.
That's fantastic, Colene! I'm so happy we've connected! THANK YOU!
I absolutely love this channel… you are absolutely stunning in what you do here… much appreciated…
Oh WOW!!!! Thank you soooooo much! I truly appreciate your words! YOU are appreciated!!!
To be very short and simple i would say you are unbeatable
Thank you!! ... much appreciated!!
Love, great video. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Thanks for touching base, Susan!
Excellent video
Thank you very much! I appreciate your reaching out Leone!!
I take all of the seams out of the hems out; the threads are easy to pull out. That reduces waste and adds to the amount of usable fabric.
Totally awesome! I LOVE the idea of reducing waste by using bed sheets & usable goods & clothing in our rugs. Just like Grandma would've done! There is no doubt in my mind in that generation & before EVERY thing was usable goods! Thanks for reaching out, Jan! Hope you'll stay in touch!
I used some of my late mom’s sheets as the backings on quilts I made as Christmas gifts for family! I’m all about recycling!
I love the way you broke down the details. Thank you!
You're very welcome, Jannette! Thank you for reaching out!!
THE BEST TUTORIAL EVER!!!! Thank you
Wow! Thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed it, Joyce!
Omgoodness! What a great electric rotary cutter you have! Wow!
Yes! it is, Karen! I LOVE it! Dependable, fast & accurate!
Your videos are so thorough and easy to understand.
Ohhhh, Donna! Thank you SO much! I appreciate your kind words!
I’m just feeling so inspired by the ease in which you explain things thankyou from NZ
Well THANK YOU, Stephanie! Much appreciated!
Hi! Found your channel when I was looking for a round rug pattern. I have crocheted since I was a child but found patterns as an adult to be challenging. I usually stick to simple repetitious stitches and make hats, scarves and pot holders. Your method of teaching the round pattern was so helpful. I learned so much in this video too. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Awhhhhh! THANK YOU so very much! It means a lot to me that the video was helpful to you! Thank you for reaching out!
I love all your beautiful rugs I was thinking more or less make me up want to go for the kitchen sink and some place match to match may God continue to bless you your family and your Channel and I love all your information and your honesty about it and thank you so much for sharing a new friend celebration I used to be on your channel some kind of way I got knocked off but anyway I'm glad I'm back:-). My name is Ella Bransford
I'm so glad you're back too Ella! Your post just brightened my day for you! Blessings to you as well!! I hope you hear from you again!
Love this video !! Very informative easy instructions. Thanks for the safety tips 👍
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kudo's!!
Glad I found you,your amazing ❤ .waiting for my hook , thank you.
I'm so happy you found us toooo, Rose! Thank you! .. and THANK YOU for your order!
This was simple and informative. Thank you
You're very welcome Katherine! Thank you for watching & reaching out!
As a quilter I already gave have all the materials needed to cut strips. Wanted to mention that they do make rotary blades in most sizes that will give your fabric edges a "pinked" edge. May be helpful when washing the rug to prevent excess fraying. Do you have any experience with such a cutting method?
Hello! Thanks for reaching out! Yes! I love the pinking blades! And now that you mention it, I wish I would've added them to the video. My only issue with them is cost .. they seem to wear a lot faster then flat blades?! (Maybe my imagination?)
My favorite fabric to use is our fabric rolls, but then again I'm very biased! LOL They are bias cut so ... no threads!!
16 different colors to choose from & the rolls are 100% cotton, 2" wide & 6 yards on every roll and did I mention BIAS CUT! LOL They are SO awesome! Here's a link if you're interested in checking them out!
>> www.ragstorugs-bylora.com/ (Click on "Fabric!")
You are great teacher. very organized straight forward well explained. thank you !
Thank you VERY much, Mee Mee!
Amazing cutting tool. Again thank you, I am truly amazed. 👍👍👍👍😍
Thank you for reaching out! I appreciate you VERY much!!
I am so jealous of your supplies and prices- here in australia similar cutters, and scissors start at $60 and that size mat is well over $100
Hello, Ingrid! I'm so sorry! What type of rugs do you most make? I'd love to see a picture!
VERY GOOD INSTRUCIAL VIDEO
Thank you bunches, Helen!!
Thank you I have subscribed
YAY!! Thank you!!
With rotary cutters, if you are going around curves it is easier if you you use a smaller blade.
Great advice, Eileen!! Thanks for sharing!
When cutting strips do you ever use pinking shears to.make a more "fuzzy"look.?
Hello! I HAVE used pinking shears before to cut my strips. They're not my favorite way to cut strips to be honest. There's a real plus to having the pinked edge to prevent raveling & pesky threads but so hard on my hands after a while. Much harder than my regular shears in my opinion. I hadn't thought about a "fuzzy" look though. I'll have to try that out on a small project .. maybe trivets! Happy you've reached out!
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I am excited about making a rag rug. Question for you do you prefer cutting fabric to tearing? I know you use the automatic cutter but I am only making rugs to enjoy. I do quilt so have the rotary cutter and mat. The tearing does all the strings eventually go away?
yoou are an excellent teacher.
Thanks for all the information.
Awhhh ... thank you, Judy! Much appreciated!
I don't mind tearing - very easy! But it's my least favorite of the 3 methods. And not as much due to threads but the lint. Yuk!!
Rotary cutting the fabrics works great - my 2nd favorite - but those blades wear out so fast & they're expensive!
My absolute favorite method is my automatic cutter. So fast!! But I understand your situation. Hard to spend the $$ on a cutter when you don't plan to make that many rugs.
Over time, yes!, the threads just seem to disappear. Not noticeable at all!!
This is an odd question as I do not see anyone else asking so surely I am missing something? How do you fold the sheet to ensure you get one long strip? If it is simple enough to answer, I would surely appreciate it. Thanks. I am looking forward to making some rugs. I love your instructional style
Hello! That's not an odd question at all & I'm asked it often! I'm happy you asked. We have a video slated of folding fabric for BIAS CUT fabric strips!! Watch for it soon!!
With STRAIGHT CUT fabrics however, it's pretty easy! I will fold the fabrics in the direction that maximizes strip length. It really makes no difference in our rug making if the strips are cut WITH or AGAINST the grain.
Using a bed sheet as an example, fold the fabric length-wise (the longest direction). Fold once more in that same direction, and again and again until you reach a thickness which will be easy to cut dependant on the cutting tool you are using.
As an example: If you are using a commercial cutter, you can fold very thick as the cutter can cut through dozens of layers at a time. If you are using a rotary cutter/mat, you may choose to keep the folds to under 10 layers. If you are using shears, you may wish to keep the folds under 6-8 depending on the sharpness of your shears.
Hope that helps! Thanks for reaching out!!
@@RagstoRugsbyLora Thanks. It makes perfect sense. I am excited to source my materials (going second hand route) and then start a rug!
Forgot to ask do you wash material first? I am sure if you get a sheet at Goodwill you wash it.
Good question, Judy! Yes definitely on recycled/repurposed goods. And usually on newly purchased fabric. The reason for that is to remove starch used in processing the fabric. But it's not necessary; I just prefer it.
If I DO wash your fabrics (new or used) - I avoid drying in my clothes dryer. If you're lucky enough to have a clothesline, hang the fabrics & they will come off the line unwrinkled! Mother Nature pressed them for you!! :)
You can also drape them on a clothes rack. I just hate how wrinkled the fabrics get when I remove them from the dryer. Hard to lay flat to cut!!
I have made 4 rag rugs now. I end up with lots of strings as I weave on my loom. After several washings, I have to "shave" off more strings. Would it help eliminate that if I cut the fabric on the bias? Would it be better to use pinking shears? Or should I use braiding the rugs instead of weaving? What would you suggest?
Hello! A LOT of good questions! Yes! Bias cut fabric will eliminate those pesky threads! Pinking Shears controls them well too! Both would be good avenues for you to consider. Absolutely!
One thought that comes to mind you might not know about is our fabric rolls - they are 100% cotton & BIAS CUT! Sooooo wonderful to work with!
Here's a quick link you might check out!
ruclips.net/video/PHfezaf93Rw/видео.html
Thank you so much for your informative video and for sharing your folding technique. I have a question about the Consew. I am a hand weaver and am planning some rag rugs. I need to cut strips of different widths and I'm wondering how narrow a strip can you cut using the electric cutter. The strips I plan on using range from 1/2" to 3/4" and as wide as 2". Would that be possible with the Consew?
Hello, Virginia! You are VERY welcome!
I use my Consew for widths 1" and wider. It would make me nervous to use it for widths narrower due to safety concerns. It's a powerful machine! However, it would be entirely possible ... just be careful!!
Hoping you'll stay in touch & let me know what you think of it if you decide to purchase it!
Quick question re. your use of the industrial cutter: what were you using as the surface you had under the fabric?
Hello, Cheryl! Thank you for reaching out!
There are actually (2) surfaces used in the demonstration. The first is a "wool pressing mat" - quilters/sewers use these a lot in their projects to press small pieces of fabric.
And the one directly below that is a "self healing" rotary cutting mat. Both can be found on Amazon & other stores including Hobby Lobby, JoAnne's or Hancocks!
For large cutting projects, I normally just use my warehouse work table. It's a large table covered with a sheet of floor laminate.
Can you mix types of fabric in rugs? I have a big bin of jersey tshirts i wanted to make a rug with. could i combine sheets?
Absolutely you can! I love experimenting with all sorts of colors & fabrics in my rugs. You are the artist & "painting" with fabric! Keep in mind with the jersey that tension can be a bit challenging given its stretch. Keep those stitches more open than usual & keep your eye on your tension. But absolutely use that bin of jersey up! You might also consider using it for your Toothbrush/Amish Knot rugs. It would be perfect for your running strip!
Do you ever use t-shirt material? If so, how do you cut it?
Hello, Paula! Thank you for reaching out! I have used pretty much EVERY fiber there is in my rug construction .. EXCEPT t-shirt material! We are considering stocking it in our company, however. Working on sourcing it as we speak! Thanks for reaching out!
Here's a link to our website if you'd care to visit! >> www.ragstorugs-bylora.com/
@@RagstoRugsbyLora Thanks! Do you think if I cut up my old tshirts, I could use the Amish rug pattern?
@@paulaewaniuk7123 I do!! Just be sensitive to your tension. T-shirt fabric is VERY stretchy so controlling your tension could be an issue!
But, Amish Knot rugs would be IDEAL because stretch isn't usually as much of a challenge! I hope you'll share your finished rug!!
@@paulaewaniuk7123 Yep! Experiment first until you feel comfortable! And then go to town!!
@@RagstoRugsbyLora Thanks again! I'll give it a try. 🙂
Difference Between 45mm and 60mm Rotary Cutter:
sewingiscool.com/difference-between-45mm-and-60mm-rotary-cutter/
Excellent article, Terrance! Thank you for sharing the link!!
Do you crochet the strips?
Hello, Judy! Crocheting is one method of using the fabric strips. Other methods are twine woven, toothbrush/amish knot, or braided - to name just a few!
Do you ever use wool strips for your rugs?
I sure do, Charlotte! Once a number of years ago I stumbled on 3 boxes of rolled wool strips in the most GLORIOUS colors! A woman had pain-stakenly cut the stips from worn out clothing of hers & her husbands suits & trousers. I made from it the most beautiful rug! Wool is harder to find these days but if you ARE able to find it, you will love making rugs from it!
Thanks sooo much for your quick reply! Awesome! Now I want to know how wide should the wool strips be? Also, do I use wool for the warp?
Can you use patchwork material as I have a lot and I don't do patchwork anymore
Hello, Gail! Yes!! That's what is so cool about these rugs! You can use just about any fabric! Coordinate a patchwork fabric rug with one of your previous patchwork projects!
WHAT KIND OF MATERIAL YOU USE?
Hello, Maria! Honestly, I use ALL types of fabric in my rug making! If it's usable ... I USE it!! :)
How do you finish it?
Hello, Jan! Finishing your rug! Thanks for watching & thanks for asking!
Here's another video you might enjoy, "Weaving in those Tails! Let's finish your Rug!"
ruclips.net/video/2wqPRDYrUtY/видео.html
Four or more layers cut better with a 60mm blade.
Good information! Thanks for sharing!
Hi
Hello to youuuu!
Won’t buy anything else but Olaf and Fiskars brands ! Last 30 years and more
Large mat will now cost $100 or more I got mine 50% off sale but can use smaller mats as long as they are bigger than material
Mats also have inch marks as do rulers So no need to mark !
Thank you for all your valuable information, Margaret!
do those roller blades work to cut fabric?
Hello! Yes! Rotary Blades are an excellent choice for cutting fabric. 45mm or 60mm both work great!