The Story
With its beautiful and clear illustrations, this guide to rug weaving is an inspiring journey into a world of dazzling color and eyecatching design. From classic stripes to patternwoven designs, detailed directions are provided for 45 rugs that represent a wide range of weaving techniques. Beginning with stripe and check weaves in simple tabby, the rugs progress in difficulty to intriguing challenges such as chenille, drall, diamond twill, rag inlay, repp, and rosepath weaves. Creative approaches to materials show how to cut strips from favorite old shirts, sheets, and jeans, and the emphasis throughout is on creative flair, imaginative design, and the pleasure of making a oneofakind rug imbued with memories.
Description
With its beautiful and clear illustrations, this guide to rug weaving is an inspiring journey into a world of dazzling color and eyecatching design. From classic stripes to patternwoven designs, detailed directions are provided for 45 rugs that represent a wide range of weaving techniques. Beginning with stripe and check weaves in simple tabby, the rugs progress in difficulty to intriguing challenges such as chenille, drall, diamond twill, rag inlay, repp, and rosepath weaves. Creative approaches to materials show how to cut strips from favorite old shirts, sheets, and jeans, and the emphasis throughout is on creative flair, imaginative design, and the pleasure of making a oneofakind rug imbued with memories.
