Pink Rag Rug Inspired by Matthew Williamson

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I’ve done quite a lot of copy writing recently, what with my War and Peace length blog posts on Woolfest 2019 and The Mollie Makes Handmade Awards 2019 this month. So, on that note, this pink rag rug showcase isn’t going to be quite as wordy or flowery as normal (I’m worded out, would you believe it), but I’m sure that our beautiful new rug will speak for itself 🙂

So, in the interest of just getting on with it, here is my mum, Victoria’s, latest short shaggy pink rag rug, inspired by the colourful textiles of designer Matthew Williamson. We hope it puts a smile on your face!

The inspiration behind the rag rug:

Anyone who has met Victoria will know that she’s not exactly a minimalist. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that she’s a maximalist. Also, if you put her rag rugs side by side, you’d be hard pressed to find a colour that isn’t represented. She’s a self-confessed colour-lover like me! Inspiration comes from many places, but apparently this rug was inspired by a mixture of Matthew Williamson bold colours, pretty patchwork and stained glass windows. Yes, that’s quite the heady concoction! Below are some of those influences in picture form…

  • Stained glass
  • Patchwork
  • Stained glass
  • Matthew Williamson Interior
    Matthew Williamson Interiors
  • Source: https://www.matthewwilliamson.com/interior-design

So, onto the final pink rag rug. Here’s how it turned out…

Matthew Williamson inspired pink rag rug:

  • Beautiful colourful modern British proggy rag rug made in the short shaggy technique
  • Matthew Williamson Inspired rag rug upcycled from old clothing and modelled on stained glass windows
  • Detail of pink, blue, yellow, green and orange soft homemade rag rug
  • DIY rag rug made using ragged life rag rug kit

And here are a whole tonne of work-in-progress photos…

Because sometimes it’s nice to see where the rug began and how it progressed 🙂

  • Measuring out a rag rug onto hessian
  • Designing a rag rug
  • Fabric scraps in a basket for rag rug making
  • Sketching a design onto hessian to make a handmade rag rug
  • Blue partially made rag rug
  • Blue and yellow rag rugging
  • Blue and yellow short shaggy handmade rag rug
  • Stained glass inspired blue and yellow rag rug section
  • Work in progress rag rug
  • Green rag rug with design sketched onto the hemmed hessian
  • Colourful handmade British rag rug made on sacking
  • Hessian with old clothing and fabric progged into it
  • Work in progress designer rag rug
  • Making a handmade rag rug from old clothing and texile waste
  • Scrap fabric for rag rug making
  • Stained glass inspired rag rug
  • Circular pattern multicoloured rag rug
  • Work in progress half finished pink rag rug with circular geometric design
  • Fabric cut up for rag rugging with the old wooden tools and rag rug scissors
  • Ragged Life Rag Rug Shop at Woolfest 2019 in Cockermouth Lake District
  • Rag rug making at Woolfest Fair

Like this rug? Comment below to let us know your thoughts. That way, we’ll know to make more lovely bright rugs like this one 🙂 Or if you’d like to be the first to see future crafty goodness or rag rug inspiration, why not join our Rag Rug Community on Facebook or join our fortnightly newsletter here.

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As always, happy rag rugging!

Elspeth x

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cheryl astley
cheryl astley
3 years ago

What can I say I’m absolutely amazed by this lovely rug I love the colours and the design too..it is so vibrant a great big yes !!!! from me for more more bright colours..
This has inspired me so much, I have bought a sari yarn pack so I may use them to create something nice and bright x

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3 years ago
Reply to  cheryl astley

Thanks Cheryl, so glad that you’re feeling inspired 🙂 x

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Lorraine
Lorraine
4 years ago

Love it! Love the colours!

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4 years ago
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Aww, thanks so much Lorraine. My mum will be very chuffed that you think so 🙂

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Niki Jones
Niki Jones
5 years ago

Beautiful pink rug.It is worth a purchase because of the immense hard work that goes into finishing it. Great piece of work!

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5 years ago
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Thanks so much Niki – it was a lot of fun to make! 🙂

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