Weave a Rag Rug With me on my New Harrisville Floor Loom/Great Beginner Weaving Project

[@georgesappenfield2032]

I found a very old loom it's a up feed worp on the bottom finished on the top spring loaded push down on the top to relish the brake no body has seen one like this

[@kaniri48]

Your rug is so beautiful!! You inspired me to use a loom I made and have not tried yet 😅 I am sorry to hear about your anxiety..many years ago I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder, PTSD, and manic depressive disorder. Dealing with waves and attacks most of my life. Last year I cried out to God for help, and Jesus almost immediately came into my life and since then has completely set me free from all those things. He says he will open the door for anyone that knocks ❤

[@sherryperry67]

I am always so glad to see you have posted a video, it’s like a visit from a friend that likes all the same stuff I do! Thanks❤

[@FiberLoveDiary]

So nice of you

[@brittanyhanke]

I have sincere empathy for your anxiety as mine has been high lately too. The rug looks absolutely fantastic!

[@carrietreder8474]

Maybe it’s something in the atmosphere, with all the anxiety around lately! Hugs to you.

[@brittanyhanke]

@@carrietreder8474 Thanks, Carrie. Part of me wants to blame its increase on seasonal affective disorder but idk 🫤

[@MySweetT1]

Same, but I have been sick and have had to take cold medicine on top of my normal day to day medicine and I think that is probably not helping. Then if the anxiety goes long enough it triggers depression too. Feeling like a mess. 🤷😢

[@linr8260]

The blues feel very summery, a nice fit for a rug next to a pool.

[@lauramcd680]

I love the rug, you and your new loom worked well together. It must be anxiety week, my daughter is struggling as well. ❤ to all anxiety sufferers

[@robinboston5948]

I have anxiety to, worse in the winter. I think making projects and spinning help it. Your rug is beautiful.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Sometimes redirecting my brain is all I need.

[@CrazyMountain_Fiberworks]

I have severe anxiety 😥 I do take medication for it but I still get anxious once in a while. Totally get it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I knew some of you would relate. Hugs!

[@candygrubisic]

I need a new rug for our french doors too. Ours is basically 6 feet so figured yours is too. Same opinion here...shorter is better. Loving the first 7 inches so I imagine it's gonna turn out great....and oh look...it did turn out great. I could think about spring if it would quit snowing and if the piles weren't so huge lol.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It's melting here. I'm enjoying the moment.

[@jessicawright1656]

Your rag rug looks great! I haven't made one in years. I do emphasize on your anxiety. I was aware I was an anxious person before the pandemic, but my anxiety has been disabling sometimes during the pandemic with severe chest pains and panic attacks that I never used to get before. I also have hyperthyroidism, which can cause anxiety too. I get busy with projects to cope with anxiety and depression. Hugs to you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I used to think it just came out of nowhere but I'm starting to realize what's underneath it.

[@nancyskinner5207]

Trish, you are so brave. You get busy when you are anxious. I have been anxious to the extreme lately, and I just get paralyzed. I do have some spinning and some carding that I do and that helps. The rug is beautiful.

[@ginaheutink968]

I have dealt with anxiety on and off through the years. Love the rug. I enjoy your videos.

[@petebartlett2229]

Love this. And totally get the anxiety

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Are you all moved and settled yet? Moving is so stressful!

[@callielw]

I love this! What did you use for warp? What number did you sett the warp - your warp threads look quite far apart.

[@Thriftyknitter2]

I wondered the same thing. I wish she had talked about the sett. I love this rug! Need to make now!! Lol

[@joanntyler5950]

I love how real you are ! I feel like we could be friends!

[@teresac.m.355]

I love the rug. I miss my loom. Someday I will replace it.

[@sylvanwoods5271]

The rug is so gorgeous! I'm sorry your anxiety has come up for you. Big hugs to you!

[@elizabethernest]

I understand about the anxiety, mine has been super high again lately too. I wonder if it has a little to do with the change of seasons🤔... At any rate, the rug is great and I'm curious if you show it in it's final place if you can show the retractable screen too, I'm completely fascinated. I hope you get to feeling better (I find guided meditation can help with the deeper stuff I don't know what to do with) and keep up the great "looming"!!! 😘😆😆

[@carrietreder8474]

I understand that anxiety thing. Just yesterday, since the moment I woke up, every couple of hours, I’d feel like something awful was happening. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I totally get why planning and making a project to solve a specific problem would help. All the hugs. I LOVE your French doors! It must be so wonderful to be able to have them open often. And the rug is perfect for it. ❤

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! 🤗

[@mjmartin8029]

Great video. I loved watching you prep and weave on your new loom which is the exact one I have! I have not woven on it for about 5 years bc of sad story BUT getting ready to again. SO this video was so inspiring..I am also a spinner and dyer just swatching for a big new knitting project with commercial and handspun yarns. A fellow fiber lover!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ritaorr766]

Donkeys like what ya doing mom? Love the rug!

[@lorim.8136]

Rug turned out really nice

[@carolnelson831]

Love this I bought a table loom during COVID but have yet to use it. Life keeps getting in my way.

[@jannelleglover2150]

Gorgeous rug! Sorry your anxiety is so bad.

[@hammoussiu.c.w8816]

Your art work very well

[@disneyknitter7040]

Wow from my point of view. You set your warp very quickly...................

[@juliewatson1110]

I too have bad anxiety and find craft helps me and it helps my pain keeping me distracted much better that top up morphine. I love your rug fantastic n I admire your use of denim. I also save old jeans and I plan patchwork all denim to make new covers for my sofa. Big hugs n love your videos your such a inspiration jxx

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I think it helps me because it draws me into the present moment and that's what I need. It's like that trick, five things I can see etc. The denim is wonderful for rugs too. I bought a whole bolt of denim to make a cover for a chair and have extra left, but I'm worried my sewing skills aren't good enough so it's sitting unused. Someday I'll be brave!

[@Angelwool]

Hi ya Tricia. Please tell me what warping mill you have. Are you pleased with it? I'm looking at buying one and would appreciate your input. Tyia. Love the rug💙

[@kathycostello4104]

Sweet dog! I enjoy watching you weave, as your videos got me started on rigid heddle. Just lovely.

[@susanfletcher3329]

Nice rug.. Smart idea to tie the fringes when it's still on the loom. Alot easier... I also have my loom in the living room... Do you ever talk to the Lord when your anxiety starts acting up. I ask Him to calm me down.

[@mmcdo61930]

Came out so, so, nice!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@heiditasker9251]

Feature your dog in some of your videos. So cute. You've helped me with my borrowed 22 inch Harrisville loom. Thank you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Luther has been in dozens of videos over the years. Glad you're finding these videos helpful!

[@kathytedford9178]

The rug is so beautiful. I can relate to the anxiety. I was diagnosed several years ago with depression with anxiety and panic attacks: learning to deep belly breathe is a lifesaver. You will get thru it ❤

[@dinkydi9573]

This was an amazing vidoe of weaving, Thankyou so much💕 Don’t overthink whether to hand sew the ends, it looks fabulous and that’s the whole point of it 🌟

[@runtsgal]

The rug looks great. The colours work so well together.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! 😊

[@lisahynes7865]

hahahaha, my craft room looks like yours!!!! I call it the chaos room because I like to make all the things. We must be related.

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

What a beautiful rug - I would love to see it in place ! Weaving is a scary mystery to me so I am in awe

[@PandTRanch]

I totally want to weave a run now! You make it look so easy! 😀

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You can do it!

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

I know, right?!?! It's on my list for my table loom by summer, I need to finish up some towels first.

[@irinialexandridi3522]

Omg that rug is fantastic. I am in love with your new loom . I wish you creativity and hope you have fun with it.

[@valeriegeorgevitch3876]

Perfect project … I have been trying to decide on an 8 harness loom. The Harrisville looks like a gem!!! Going to a fiber festival Friday and hoping I find a loom that needs a new home.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I waited to find one that was a super great deal.

[@valeriegeorgevitch3876]

I am trying to do the same …. Keep looking at new ones … but they are too expensive …. I’m trying to be patient.

[@deannaickes1393]

How lovely! Fabulous color.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! 😊

[@MoniqueAO888]

Great idea to cut off two-by-two !!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@kellywest2820]

I love your rug! I have a table loom and only made kitchen towels. I would love to try a rug! And it is great solving problems!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! 😊 I hope you try sometime!

[@StitchingNana]

Your rug looks great! I also find that fiber crafts help with my anxiety.

[@LDSVenus]

The rug looks awesome, if allI had to do was the shuttle part it would be fun 🤣.

[@rockinrobin1975]

That turned out beautiful! So glad you showed how you finished the edges. I am never sure how I should do that. Thanks for sharing!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rinatheysmans5580]

Waaaaaw, that rug looks great, well done !

[@13heylady]

LOVE how the rug turned out! I would love a smaller loom to do dish towels on. I used to have a rigid heddle loom and made a loopy rug for my kitchen. Still using the rug 15 yrs later!

[@smurfie161]

I am loving the colours you choose for your rug

[@kimbryan2014]

I love it and your loom as well . Makes me want to finish what is on my ridged loom and get creative .

[@avalontampsett5023]

Can’t wait for my husband to try weaving denim, it looks great. Thank you for sharing.

[@beckyshook3526]

I have my looms in the living room and I think it looks great has a warm feel. If you type frugal measures into your search engine it will pop up I took pictures in February 20, 2023 scroll down you will see the rug loom it is a weaver's delight go further down you will see the other loom it is eight heddle ten treadles it is an old loom it has no markings on it to say what it is my sister refurbished it for me. The bench seat they made out of the woman's cradle or crib it is a 1910 loom it was four heddle but she upgraded to eight I like to think the woman is looking down on me using her loom and smiling I still feel very much a beginner if anyone knows what kind of loom it is I would love to know.

[@IJRoz]

The rug turned out beautiful! You picked great colors that flow with each other nicely.

[@larnold7614]

My first time viewing. Pretty rug. I wish I could have seen the rug placed on your floor.

[@sharonweitendorf1712]

I love the rug, colors are beautiful together. I don’t weave, but I really enjoyed seeing the process

[@janetpinkelman2324]

I have a union rug loom and enjoy making various rugs. Have you ever made a rug with mill selvedges? The rugs turn out sooo cozy and soft.. Keep upa the good work, Trisha.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I haven't. I did buy some "loop" selvege material so I'll be trying this out before too long.

[@marinamartinez6886]

That rug looks great! 👍👍👍

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

That looks great! I'm quilting some blankets now and want to make rag rugs to go with them when they're finished. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lisasiedenstrang5208]

Very very nice Trish!!❤❤❤

[@scummins4233]

LOVE IT ❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

❤️❤️

[@faradayfarm4800]

Beautiful 😍

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! 😊

[@morgankilkenny1895]

That rag rug is amazing! I love it so much! I'm off to watch the denim rug video because I just have a RHL. So cute! And thank you for being so honest and open about your anxiety, it really is so helpful for the community. Hoping all the best for you and the situation that is triggering it lately.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks, Morgan! That part was before we left on vacation, and it was so clear to me what was making me feel that way. Hopefully I'm working on it 😂

[@knitsatknittylicious8823]

Great rug, loved watching. Anxiety oh yes totally relate like so many people. I have a ABI acquired brain injury and had surgery and the anxiety really gets to me its like brain overload and the brain computer cant cope. But oh my weaving knitting crochet ❤❤❤ Out of interest how do you find the Harrisville, I've just got a schavht wolf pup 18" but already know I will eventually want a wider loom....oh yes down the rabbit hole!!!

[@Which-Craft]

Nice rug! I think the edges look great - like a rug! Will you post a pic of it in place?

[@anneerickson6447]

KUDOS - love that rug!

[@holly3442]

I love your sense of humour! You look like you have lost a little weight lady. Lookin good Trish! You make me want to get back on my loom. It’s a little table top and I have only done 2 small projects on it, I am brand new at weaving and the cotton I got from Walmart was way to thick. I bought some A2 and am ready to play but warping is intimidating.

[@jackiebrown7859]

So pretty. Makes me want to make a rug now😁

[@melaniehuhta8853]

Trish yet another wonderful video! I’m always in awe of how talented you are.🎉 Is it just me or does anyone else think there should be organ music playing while setting up looms? It must be all the pedals and moving parts that make me think that. 😂

[@beverleylawton6899]

Thank you for doing this video…as always, I’ve really enjoyed it. 🙏Great weaving! What a fab loom! I love the rug - it’s perfect. Weaving is so fast…except for the warping😬 I hope you are feeling les anxious now…anxiety is so horrid.

[@lindabonora7965]

Hi! Love this rug!! What is your EPI, please?

[@pafainsw]

Love this…been wanting to do this since your Jeans video. And I have a bag of like 30 old pair of jeans I have GOT to do something with. How did I miss that you got a new loom? So this is your second floor loom? Your first was much like my new to me 1970’s Harrisville. It’s small for a floor loom but does take up so much space!

[@tracybarger7822]

I LOVE that. It looks so fun and worked up fast!!! The loop set up still seems difficult but I love watching

[@JackieMcKay-m7l]

Rug is gorgeous! Question: what kind of Harrisville loom is it? Rug loom or regular loom?

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

This made my day! I’ve been wanting to make a rug for my bathroom. I should really just get it done. 😅

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Go for it

[@jenm4721]

What a great loom! Congrats and that rug looks wonderful.

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- This looks great! How wide were your fabric strips? I am weaving one on my rigid heddle with a 5 dent and strips 1.5 inches. They seem very squished so maybe a wider strip would have been better. I love your rug. Blessings.

[@seekingtoremain]

Gorgeous!!! This is one of my bucket list projects. Someday I’ll make it a priority 😂

[@anndunstan7236]

What size reed did you use? And what sett? Thanks! It's beautiful!

[@marinawelch3964]

I love this and want to make a rug. First I have to learn how to warp my new-to-me Harrisville loom. What is the what material tied to front warping beam and why do you have it? Thanks

[@GirlScoutLoriC]

Trish, do you know about how many pair of jeans you used for the weft? Did you cut them the length of the leg to get rid of the thick side seams, or spiral up the leg?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I had additions in this rug from two different pairs but I didn't use all of two pairs. I don't know how much in total. I ended up with enough to do another, and I will be using them in another area.

[@locomademoiselle]

Hi Trish, thank you so much for sharing how you feel in your videos, super relatable for many of us. I hope you've been feeling less anxious recently! 💕Not sure if it's an appropriate place to say or not (I'm autistic), but have you ever looked into the symptoms of Inattentive type ADHD? I only say as I've been anxious all my life and I've only recently been diagnosed with this and it explains a lot of the anxiety and other difficulties, as well as fun, bubbly personality & hobbies/interests etc. I see some of myself in you is all!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't think it's inappropriate at all. I've wondered about adhd and been tested. I come out nowhere near it. Now that I've had a few months of therapy, I understand where my problems have come from and there is a lot of hope. I'm working hard.

[@locomademoiselle]

@@FiberLoveDiary that's great news I'm so glad you've got the help you've been needing 🙏🏻💕 hope you carry on feeling more settled and your hard work pays off xxx

[@sarahgreaves2797]

I love this! I don't have a loom but going to try something. What did you cut up? Clothes or sheets?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Jeans, sheets and fabric from my stash.

[@danielleh5911]

Great project! I’m new to weaving so it feels like a silly question… when you talk about hand hemming this project possibly. What do you mean? Just doing a hem stitch across while the project is on the loom or something different entirely? Thanks!

[@shellplayswithstring3246]

Great project! And congratulations on the new loom - new tools are always fun (even when space gets tight 😊). When I am weaving I always struggle with how much I have done - what’s the best way to keep track? It looked like you were measuring from a pin placed in the project? Thanks for sharing!

[@taniamitchell604]

Not me telling you to turn the rug when you're hemming cos it ain't gonna fit that way, then you realize and I'm like. "clever you" 😂

[@FiberLoveDiary]

🤣🤣

[@lorainew4281]

It's funny how our "stuff" can take over the house! I have 3/4 of the basement and one whole bedroom as studios, and I keep eyeing the living room lol. So far, I'm controlling myself, but I'm not sure how long that will last! I love love love your rug, the colors are so pretty! I've made rag rugs on the big tapestry loom by twining the strips and I use them in the bathroom - they hold up extremely well and wash well too. I was wondering how you liked your new loom so it's great to see it in action. Did you feel like it's sturdy and solid enough for the rug weaving? Compared to my big clunky loom, I see those and think they are for more delicate fabrics, what do you think?

[@krbroadmeadow]

The lady who previously owned my Harrisville loom was obviously a rug weaver because it came with 11 rag shuttles. I don’t have any plans for rug weaving (no where to put one anyway). Would you be interested in one or more of my shuttles? They are just taking up space for me.

[@lindaperron318]

How long did it take to make this rug. Love it

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I would say a total of three or four hours

[@lindaperron318]

Oh wow that's way faster than I thought.

[@teacat55]

Very beautiful…… could you explain how that warping tool works one day?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

What tool do you mean?

[@teacat55]

@@FiberLoveDiary the warping round about…. How do you measure out the length you will use when you wind off the “ends”? I know how a warping board with pegs works but this one is new to me and I am intrigued

[@teacat55]

@@FiberLoveDiary like …. Do you work out half the distance and go back? Is there an x involved?

[@teacat55]

@@FiberLoveDiary also. Lovely loom!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@teacat55 oh yes, I'll put it in a video!

[@katlynkoester]

Love the rug! How wide were the fabric strips? You tore them, not cut? And how bad does the torn edge fray in the wash? I was prepping some rag rug material and cut my strips and then I was sewing the cut edges to the inside. It's taking forever, but I didn't know how badly it would fray. I can totally empathize with the anxiety. It is a big reason why I work from home as an artist. I don't know when it will hit, so I don't want to have to call into a job and say I can't come in (adds to my anxiety to have to do that!) Hugs

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I thought I put it in the video, but they're 1 to 1.5" wide. Once they're woven, they don't gray much because it's kind of held in place. Ripping them makes it straight.

[@katlynkoester]

@@FiberLoveDiary Thanks, entirely possible it was in there and I just missed it!

[@geraldbrown9279]

I’m a disabled veteran and have anxiety also so I understand.

[@eeoo2062]

I see these style rugs for sale at stores for like 5$. So why go the trouble to make them?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

If you have to ask that question, you would never understand.

[@rockozoey]

Really that to a beginner does not look easy It looks overwhelming to a beginner lol😅