Processes are underway to weave some cotton rag rugs. It started with an idea. Then I asked friends for old sheets to rip up into 1 inch strips and off to the Thrift shops to acquire more sheets in various colours. My loom is narrow 28 inches, so I made plans to rent a large loom at Leolas Studio. (Check out her new website). THEN
I received our Guilds' Newsletter and there was a 60 inch Finnish loom for sale. I phoned and bought it sight unseen. I hope all the parts are there. I have to assemble it! I am really excited to start weaving rag rugs. I have been dyeing white sheets in colours that I need and I will probably end up buying some pattern quilting cotton for some accent. It will probably take about 3 queen size sheets to weave a rug about 42 inches by 50 inches, but it is a rough guess at this point. I will have a better idea when I get started. I have measured all the strips I tore, so I can calculate after I weave a few inches.
I will post some photos and drafts when I am done.
I will post some photos and drafts when I am done.