Braided wool rugs are warm cozy economical and fun to make.
Making a wool braided rug.
Introduction to rug braiding.
Wool rugs are easy to clean especially if they fit in the washing machine but not the dryer.
Handmade braided rugs braided the way your grandmother did it can save you money and make your house cozy.
Here s how to put together a braided rag rug from fabric scraps.
Make a small cut 2 3 inches wide along one side of the sheet.
Photo by faye moulton use old wool blankets skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag rug and keep old wool out of.
They re a great way to recycle old blankets old wool clothing and scraps of wool fabric.
Debbie wolfe make fabric strips.
Braided wool rugs are inexpensive and often straightforward to make.
A braided rug is a great way to recycle fabric and make your house cozy.
Things you will need.
And they can add that special one of a kind accent to a hallway or in front of the fireplace.
Cut lengthwise on your fabric to make the longest strips possible image 1.
You can also use old curtains sheets and clothes to design a beautiful braided rug.
Debbie wolfe debbie wolfe braided rug.
Well made wool braided rugs are firm enough to lie flat on the floor and the materials will withstand wear.
Mix different colors to make it eye catching and more personalized.
Wool braided area rugs look best when their size shape and colors have proper planning to look well with other room furnishings.
Braided rugs are simple to make but are uncommon these days as people barely get the time to create large pieces of household accessories.
Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing.
Debbie wolfe braided rug.
The familiar braided wool rug has certainly stood the test of time but my grandmother.