rag rugging

[annierose]

Hello, second post as first one seems to have got lost.

I have done rag rugging using scraps and hessian backing (actually potato sacks from the greengrocer). I have a new project and would be grateful for advice.

I took the idea from a lady at the Sewing Exhibition a few years ago (thank you!). My grandson leaves primary school this year, and I will rag rug a wall hanging to show his school's logo, made with some of his old clothes (don't worry, the usable ones have been passed on!)

I thought I would need a firmer backing than hessian and have been looking at this:
https://www.tracyscraftshop.co.uk/canvas-latch-hooking-c-69.html

The scraps will be mostly sweatshirt and polo shirt fabric.

Any advice is appreciated - thanks!

[b15erk]

Can'tgive advice unfortunately @annierose , but would be interested to hear more about rag rugging.  I remember as a child, my mum had rag rugs all over the house!  Money was tight, and fitted carpets some time in the future! 

I certainly have enough rags to give one a go!

Jessie

[annierose]

Well whilst meandering around the internet, I found this lady:
https://www.raggedlife.com/pages/about-us

and there are videos of her on YouTube!

It's a very simple thing to do, and very forgiving usually. It's just that I've never done a proper wall hanging to a proper design before.

good luck!

[Lowena]

I've made rag rugs but only with a Hessian backing. I've just started a new one. I don't use rags though