Finishing a Hand Twined Rag Rug and Removing It From The Loom

[@maryedwards7364]

Years ago I learned how to make a rag rug from your videos and one other I found on Pinterest. I also love a tight weave. Something I do now is, instead of looping the strips, I take the time to hand sew them (1/2” seam) on the ends as I add them, and therefore, I have no knots at all to contend with. The back is the same as the front. It’s just a simple thing to do that ends up looking great on both sides.

[@iamauntmeem]

Sewing the strips together is always an option. I did the videos with the snapped slip knot because some people are spooked by the word sewing. Thank you for your input, I love hearing from you. It is fantastic you are still twining. How cool! Jan@LibbyLuLa

[@theresayoung2708]

Wonderful tutorial. Phoebe is a fantastic down to earth instructor. I felt like I was sitting with a friend , having a cup of coffee and learning how to use a loom that has been in my craft supply closet for 10 years. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge. Peaceful Heart and Happy Trails.

[@melanievanni3]

You are so wonderful for posting these helpful, priceless videos!!! Thank you. We've made our new rag rug making a family affair thanks to YOU!!! Thank your husband, too, for helping!!

[@iamauntmeem]

How cool, so glad we could help. Enjoy twining! It is addicting.

[@joseemilroy5109]

Your videos from beginning to end are so helpful. Thank you for doing them and the great instructions. You are right! It is addictive!

[@mariereed5042]

I have watched all of your videos and I am so excited to get started. I have torn all my fabric and my husband is making my loom in the morning. Thank you so much for all your tutorials. I really enjoyed watching you work.

[@iamauntmeem]

What a great comment! Thank you so much. That was our intent, to get others to use their material to make useful items from it. One warning though, twining is addicting!

[@mariereed5042]

Hubby is putting it together as we speak. YAY Thanks again!

[@iamauntmeem]

How cool! Good luck!

[@davyandtina]

Hands down, BEST rug making video I've seen! Thank you so much for sharing this. Your work is just beautiful!

[@iamauntmeem]

+Tina Wilson Thank you so much for your compliment. I'm glad you found it helpful. I love to twine and I wanted to share that 'craft' with others. It's relaxing and productive.

[@mary15226]

So glad I watched these videos before I started my first rug. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the videos! My husband is building me a loom. I have been wanting to make a rug for years. can't wait to start. :)

[@iamauntmeem]

Hi, Peggy. Yes, you can start at one end and twine the whole rug to the other end. There are no rules! And no questions are dumb. I do it this way because I'm using small amounts of different colors and usually make stripes. If I work in from both ends the rug itself looks even so I have enough fabric for ie. 5 rows of light blue on each side/end. A warning about twining: it is addicting! If you would like to see some rugs made by other twiners on their LibbyLuLa Looms check out LibbyLuLa Traditional Crafts on Facebook. Thank you for your interest and your question. Let me know if you have any other questions. Jan

[@patriciajane7352]

Thank you for your reply. I didn't say that I'm in the UK so supplies a little different I expect. However, I happened to have some bamboo canes and am trying them.

[@juanitamayes6329]

That's so pretty ..... I love your design !

[@iamauntmeem]

Thank you, Juanita. It was for a baby girls nursery.

[@joanaldorfer1604]

I love your videos, thank-you so much.

[@iamauntmeem]

Joan Aldorfer Thank you and you are welcome.

[@MobyDicksWife]

I found mine at Home Depot. There was a choice between 36 inch brass and steel.3/16 rods. The brass were $11.99 and the steel were $6.99. I have two looms with these rods. I find the brass a bit stiffer and heavier than the steel, however both work well. The people at Home Depot cut one set of the rods to the length I wanted for free using bolt cutters.

[@jayashri1165]

Your work is brilliant. . Please make more videos..

[@iamauntmeem]

Thank you! We will make more videos. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@iamauntmeem]

I've used bamboo for long curtain rods in the passed. Just make sure there's no rough spot at the joint rings. Maybe sand the rings and wax the rods to remove easier. My husband suggests to find a machinist that might know where to get something for you or piano wire! Let me know how it goes. Good luck and happy weaving/twining!

[@prismaprodutosdelimpeza3855]

Obrigada por compartilhar seus trabalhos maravilhosos

[@innekeverret1404]

Very good video to explain, thank you for uploading, very good quality as well and the rug is very pretty ;-)

[@iamauntmeem]

If you have any questions about twining let me know. Jan

[@iamauntmeem]

Glad to find them informative and hope it's helps. If you have any questions I'd be happy to help. Twine away!

[@betulbayraktaroglu1063]

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[@akashaofthenile6077]

would you have an approximately how much material ,or bedsheets it takes to make one of these rugs? Blessings

[@iamauntmeem]

Thank you for sharing our video.

[@luciferiuslegion4359]

I shall have to find a design for a table sized loom....there must be one somewhere.

[@iamauntmeem]

I find it takes about a queen sized set of sheets and pillow cases plus a set of kitchen curtains. Now this depends on the thickness of the material and how tightly you weave. I twine tightly.

[@iamauntmeem]

Sorry I don't have any info about a table loom. We do make adjustable looms that can make a trivet size up to a regular rug. www.etsy.com/listing/176972544/adjustable-twining-loom-for-rugs-place?ref=shop_home_active_2 I hope that will help you, there are great pictures there for a reference.

[@iamauntmeem]

sandrajn, Yes, the metal rods are included. Jan

[@iamauntmeem]

Cool. You're on your way. Enjoy. Let me know how it's going or if you have any questions!

[@molliebrown1954]

Beautiful work..where would I find either plans for the loom or an already made loom ?

[@iamauntmeem]

We are working on making looms since several people have asked. It will be adjustable to make different sizes. We'll do a video and have them available within a week!

[@iamauntmeem]

We've come up with an adjustable loom. It is lovely. Check it out here: Adjustable Twining Loom

[@happychick5052]

Awesome

[@patriciajane7352]

I can't find steel rods for the end rows of the loom. Have you any suggestions what else I can use please?

[@sandrajn]

Are the metal rods included in the loom sets?

[@yellowsunshinetine]

Could you make two smaller rugs and weave them together to make one big rug?

[@iamauntmeem]

People have done that but you would have to decide how to attach them to look like an intentional decor in the middle of the rug.

[@lindakelso1221]

Where do you get the steel rods, please. Beautiful rug!

[@iamauntmeem]

Hi, Linda, We get our rods made by a metal company and then we bend them to fit our looms. Home Depot and Lowe's have 4' rods but they will need bent. Or you could wrap large gum bands, like on heads of broccoli, around the ends to keep them from sliding out from your eyebolts. I hope this helps. We can also list the rods we bend on our Etsy site for purchase. We have done that a few times by request. Thank you for your question. I'm always happy to help someone in their twining endeavor. Jan@LibbyLuLa

[@lindakelso1221]

Thank you for your speedy reply snd great video!

[@kristinaboyce3700]

Have you ever done a rag rug where there is a solid color strip around all the edges? Any suggestions on how one would do that. I have a few thoughts but I am new to this craft and great full to people such as you that make videos for beginners such as myself.

[@iamauntmeem]

Kristina Boyce Crocheting around the edges comes to mind. I did that on a shawl I twined on my twining loom. You could wrap around the edges of the rug pulling a strip through the end warp or weft with a hemostat or a large crochet hook. Or add more warp around the edge with a lark's head macrame knot (like I attach the fringes). You could, also, sew an edge banding on the edges made from the same material you use to twine the rug. That's what's so much fun with this craft there are no rules. Thank you for your question. Have fun twining!

[@1naturaljourney455]

Bravo!!!!

[@peggyash4419]

have enjoyed your video's & thinking of getting a loom & trying this out...Dumb question time... why would you start from each end & meet in middle [ for design?] Couldn't you just start & weave the complete rug ending at the bottom?

[@iamauntmeem]

+Peggy Ash , Hi, Peggy. Yes, you can start at one end and twine the whole rug to the other end. There are no rules! And no questions are dumb. I do it this way because I'm using small amounts of different colors and usually make stripes. If I work in from both ends the rug itself looks even so I have enough fabric for ie. 5 rows of light blue on each side/end. Another reason I work toward the center is because finishing the rug is easier. To hide the tied area and pulling the last strips up through different rows to anchor them is easier to hide and I think more secure in the center of the rug. A warning about twining: it is addicting! If you would like to see some rugs made by other twiners on their LibbyLuLa Looms check out LibbyLuLa Traditional Crafts on Facebook. Thank you for your interest and your question. Let me know if you have any other questions. Jan

[@TheMotocross64]

How do you do the different weaving, like the black and pink?

[@iamauntmeem]

On the black and pink rug all of the weaving is twining. I just attach the next color to the toward the end of that row so when it goes around the last warp and rod at the end of that row it starts the next color at the next row. If you watch the "Twining a body of a rag rug in more detail video 2" it will show you how to do this. This whole video shows you ending one color and starting the next color. If you hit the J key on your keyboard it will repeat the last 10 seconds to watch a spot again. Thank you for your question I hope this helps.

[@iamauntmeem]

Hi, Barbara, it actually might be video number 3. It's on the same blue and tan rug! Sorry about that. Read both of my replies, though.

[@janiedee7388]

Just finished watching your videos and will subscribe. Thank You for showing how to do this. Could you leave the weaving on the loom and remove one loop at a time and add the fringe or is it harder that way? Thanks in advance for your answer. God Bless You and Yours

[@iamauntmeem]

Thank you so much for subscribing to us. In answer to your question, I fringe the four corners first and I pull them very tight with my hemostats. For me sitting on the floor and having the rug in my lap works best for adding the fringe. I would think the peg would be in the way of attaching the fringe if you leave the rug on the loom to fringe it. If you try it and let me know how it works. What ever works for you.

[@kimberlynoble5823]

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[@elizabethpendleton3421]

How long does it take to make a rug? Why wouldn't you use material as oppose to yarn for the fringe?

[@iamauntmeem]

Yes, you can certainly do that. I have used pieces of the colors used in the rug itself and it looks great. If you work all of the day and evening it takes two days and evenings to make a rug working as fast as I twine. If you have any other questions let me know. Twining is addicting!

[@heidilg2340]

Please can you advise me of the name of the scissor like tool that you use? I've just ordered your loom and I need to ensure that I can order the correct tool (am based in the UK). Many thanks Heidi

[@iamauntmeem]

+Heidi LG, They are called hemostats. And thank you for your purchase. If you have any other questions let me know. Thanks, Jan

[@tanya48867]

Thank you so much for your videos, they have helped a lot with ending my rug. I have a quick question on your template for your fringe.....how big is it? looks like 2 or 3 inches. Thanks again for the awesome videos and I am subscribed

[@iamauntmeem]

Tanya Moore , The template is 2 3/4". It is wrapped in duct tape(lol) so it is about an 1/8" thick itself. Once I add the fringes I may clip them to get them even so use your judgement as to what looks the best to finish the fringes. Thank for following us. Have a great day. Jan

[@مطبخالستأصيلة]

nice video

[@iamauntmeem]

Thank you.

[@iamauntmeem]

Sorry, miss typed it's 3/8" rod...lol

[@konetashelton4130]

😊

[@1215mdpc]

this is so pretty... why no more video awesome

[@iamauntmeem]

Thank you, Miss P! I have a few videos in the works. We have been busy and haven't gotten time together to make more. But we will, soon.

[@bluewhale_songs6762]

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[@telmaferreira7505]

Y see y love this please helpe me

[@iamauntmeem]

+telma ferreira , How can I help you?

[@mollywilliam4352]

pls. make it simple.

[@iamauntmeem]

Hi, Molly, Can I answer any questions? Let me know. I want everyone to enjoy this productive form of weaving! Jan

[@kayceegreer4418]

I've gone back and listened to the 1st minute, 17 seconds twice and I still don't understand what you're doing...

[@iamauntmeem]

To finish the rug I take the last two sides into the middle to meet on the same row. You could meet at the ends or where ever you choose. To finish the rug you have to connect those last warp strands to each other to prevent the rug from coming apart. Is this what you were asking about?

[@troubleterri1]

You make it so confusing

[@iamauntmeem]

What are you confused about?