Favorite Rag Rugs - by Tina Ignell (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Creating rag rugs has enthralled weavers for over a century. Now you, too, can recycle your favorite fabrics and transform them into unique rugs that will bring a striking personal touch to every room in your home. From stripes, checks, and rosettes to mosaic, twists, and diamond twill; from soft to sturdy, and subtle to statement-making, Tina Ignell's superb selection of rag rugs provides you a wealth of inspiration, conveniently paired with practical instruction. Inside, find:

• Six technique-based sections with 45 designs by 20 professional weavers
• Charts, illustrations, and color photos of finished projects
• Creative use of unusual materials, like lambskin, straw, and leather
• Specialty patterns, such as a round rug and a runner for a spiral staircase
• Instructions for finishing, including fringed and woven edges
• A bonus section of five different rugs woven on the same warp
• Resources and supplier contact information





Review Quotes




"This lovely book explores the relationship between color, structure, and function, lending insight into that appealing aesthetic. The author's approach combines the best aspects of a weavers study course with a set of projects that readers will delight in making for their homes. Simple Weaves is a treasure trove of weaving ideas and inspiration." —: Hand Woven--Tina Ignell "Simple Weaves"






About the Author



Tina Ignell is a journalist who trained as a handcraft consultant. She has many years of experience, including several as a director of a handcraft center. She is editor of "Vävmagasinet," Scandinavian Weaving Magazine, which she and her husband, a photographer, run together. They reside in Linköping, Sweden. Previous titles published by Trafalgar Square Books are Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave and Simple Weaves.