There are many questions whizzing through people’s heads when they first start to rag rug. I’ve already answered a few of these crucial rag rug questions in my first blog post “7 Questions a Rag Rug Beginner May Have” and below is Part 2 with questions supplied by some of our wonderful Ragged Life fans, …
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Rag Rug Design Tips for a Beginner
So, it’s your first rag rug project and you’re wondering where to start… literally and creatively đ In this blog post, I’ve tried to pull together some simplest rag rug design tips to get you on track to make a first project that you’ll love and cherish for years to come. Read on below for …
7 Questions a Rag Rug Beginner may Have
Although I like to think of myself as pretty thorough when I’m teaching people how to rag rug, sometimes it’s easy to forget to answer some of the most obvious of questions. So, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions that we get from beginners and the answers to those questions. We hope you …
The Short Shaggy Rag Rug Technique
A couple of weekâs ago, I shared a blog post showcasing my mumâs beautiful new rag rug made of jewel coloured sari silk. Well, this is the first rug that weâve ever done in the âShort Shaggyâ technique of rag rugging⊠a new method of rag rugging that we actually invented. Here’s what it looks …
Floristry Meets Rag Rugging
Hello everyone, I’m Olivia, the Ragged Life workshop tutor for the York area. This blog post is a little different from normal as its written by myself rather than Elspeth… We wanted to share a new perspective on the enjoyment and creativity that comes with rag rugging, so here I am đ. I’m originally from …
Rag Rug Fabrics – what can & can’t be used
When I was completely new to rag rugging, I found myself understanding the process and methods fairly quickly and really just wanted to get stuck in straight away. However, a few important questions cropped up as I started gathering ideas and materials for my first project. The main being- what fabric can be used to …
Frequently Asked Rag Rugging Questions
One of the perks of having taught so many wonderful crafters how to rag rug over the years is that I’ve noticed which questions come up time and time again. So, I’ve picked my most frequently asked Rag Rugging questions and have answered them in the hope that they’re both useful and interesting to everyone. If you have any other questions …
How to Clean a Rag Rug – Dos & Don’ts
In case you are new to the Ragged Life Blog, I’m Elspeth Jackson, author of Rag Rugs, Pillows & More… hello! I may be relatively young for a rag rugger, but over the fifteen years I’ve been rag rugging, I’ve made hundreds of upcycled rag rug creations, ranging from rugs and cushions to draft excluders …
How To Cut Material Into Strips
Rag rugging involves an awful lot of cutting of material into strips. This is not only time-consuming but also the less fun part of the craft so we thought we’d share our technique on how to cut material into strips quickly and efficiently. First things first, get the material you’d like to cut up. For …