Rag Rug Weaving

Janet and John Locey, owners of Bell Hill Farms in Hollister, CA, show us Janet's rag rug weaving techniques and some great tools that John has created to assist in the process. For more information about purchasing these looms, please visit www.henscratchquilting.com.

[@psynthpriest]

Picked up a big loom at an estate sale and watched a few videos to learn. This was very well done, good camera & audio, lots of info, and kept to a nice time. I know it's 10 years old but deserves praise.

[@michelesaint1662]

I bought one of these looms from John and Janet after watching this video and I love it.

[@cuervojones4889]

Wow! Janet explains this so succinctly! I just watched another lady who took 30 minutes to belabor "over/under". Thank you, Janet!

[@chryse3799]

Janet, I admire you and John so much. Thank you for keeping the old arts alive by sharing your skills on KZbin.

[@rosekay5031]

This was lovely, you are such a great presenter, happy, smiling, relaxed, encouraging. Thank you.

[@cynthiaesquibel3191]

Thank you, ladies, for sharing your skills and teaching us about an ancient art form. I didn't realize this was truly an ancient art! Well done for keeping this skill alive and continuing down the generations! Lovely rugs, by the way!

[@donnacreativeblessings4098]

Thank you for taking time out of your day to share your craft with the rest of us.

[@mrs.6546]

Cool! My great-granny used to buy me these kits to weave pot holders & such when I was a kid. I really enjoyed them, and she was always cookin somethin good, & always used those potholders I had made her. 😊😍

[@gran7984]

Going to give this a try all the way from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 uk, Thankyou just love it

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Great video! We love making rugs, we have them in every bathroom and in the kitchen. They always go great for a country look. And great gifts!

[@janevoelker2386]

I'm 20, and looking to make some rag rugs! My family still has a precious few that my great grandma Jenny made years and years ago, but everyone in the family has already claimed them! Thank you for the wonderful demonstration :)

[@Mr_C.Bacteria]

One day your great grandkids will be saying ``we have rugs our great grandma Jenny made, she learned the art from something called KZbin" haha, good luck

[@dlm4708]

You probably won't see this but the next person might. I love that you're looking to make things like this! And I like their demonstration doesn't show them tearing up brand-new fabric, which is the opposite of the intent of rag rugs since the beginning. :P You don't even have to use a loom, really. They can make the process easier, but you don't need one. A couple wood bars, some braided fabric, and any thicker quilted fabric makes a real easy backstrap loom to keep tension. I've even used things like a cabinet door (open) depending on size and shape of intended finished item. You DO need lots of practice in weaving to get comfortable with tension so your weaving doesn't make the hourglass shape mentioned in the video.

[@rossanabrigidasalasbustama8673]

I love it! What nice pieces you can do with those looms! You are also protecting the planet. Congratulations.

[@MorganJServices]

Keeping the old household arts alive is a beautiful ambition in life. I was raised by my grandmother who survived the Great Depression. She taught us everything needed to thrive as a poor farming family. We didn't buy from the store what we could create on our own from resources on hand.

[@phyllishyland1621]

Great idea!!!

[@-abraxas-]

Thank you for posting this. I inherited a large rag rug from my great grandmother. The rug is a 12' woven circle and was in need of repair. Your video is by far the best and clearest on the process. Now I can repair the rug and remember my grandmother every time I am in my living room. Thank you!

[@carlashipley9195]

Carla

[@runawayfaeIX]

You're so lucky! My great-grandmother's braided rug was the only thing I asked for when she passed away, as I had memories of playing on it as a child. Tragically, it was thrown away because... Get this... "It was dirty." 😭🤦

[@mutzzylke5695]

Shalom I agree! I had an old rag rug for nap time in kindergarten too. I’m 62 from Wisconsin. Some girls had new ones if my memory serves. Blessings

[@wendijackson8844]

Everyone asking about how to start, how to attach new strips and how to finish the rugs, please look up "rug twining". My grandmother made these rugs and now I'm making them. She learned as a child in the 1920's and she passed her craft to me. It's so relaxing and theraputic.

[@JaneEKat]

Excellent video. I have been researching making rag rugs and decided that I much prefer the flat look of the rugs made with a loom. This set of looms look very well made and I 've placed an order today for a set. Looking forward to making some lovely flat rag rugs with these. I really like the versatility of having 3 sizes from the 2 looms. Also, a bonus is the portability of the loom, I can take this when we travel in the spring, summer and fall! So I guess that I will have to get busy and make the strips so I can start weaving when the looms arrive. Thank you so much for this video and the inspiration that I needed.

[@leetravathan]

I loved doing it as a kid and I'm getting back into it at 64. Definitely would have liked to see it come off the frame and be finished in this video just to tie it all together.

[@stevecame7865]

of all the weaving videos, I found this to be the most helpful, thankyou

[@tigq1430]

2020 gosh, I think I watched this 8 years ago. Full circle!

[@GOTTshua]

Beautiful rugs, countrysides and crafters. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@jomama5186]

This is just what I was looking for ! Thank you soooo much!

[@malkaringel7864]

Thanks for these old school tips. I braided my rag rug back in the early 80's. I too used to quilt. I'm older now with health issues... So.... it's challenging now

[@katocharles]

This is great! I have even taken this technique a bit further by making pictorals to make Wall Hangings/ Art Weavings. So far, I've made mermaids and sailboats of varying sizes.

[@alisalawson96]

of all the dozen or so rag videos this was the best one. there really is nothing to it. i'm going to have my dad make a loom like they have. this style i suspect will give newbies the best results vs using a crochet or 'toothbrush' needle (doing it that way will be harder for you to get a nice even result) also I want to do even steven rectangles. I have yet to start but I'm sure that since i'm new to this that this is the best method for me. thank you for such an amazing video!!!

[@texasmimi1954]

Thanks for this great video! I really want to try this and she made it look so easy.

[@Clairdoreent]

Thanks so much for sharing this video.......love ur creativity and the positivity...will sure give it a try...thanks from greece

[@Jibbie49]

I remember my mother making "rag rugs" in the 50's when I was a child, but she cut and sewed the strips together, so there wasn't frayed ends. I remember having to help "turn" the strips right-side-out. She use to make wool rugs out of old coats that people no longer wanted & she'd sew the strips together from them. She never used a loom like this, but either did a braided rug, or a crocheted type rug.

[@michelleasunnydays140]

oooo ❤ wool rug from old coats etc sounds comfy

[@lindaoswalt1092]

I love this tutorial great explanation !

[@katiemaedit]

This was one of the videos that I learned to weave tag rugs from! Such good instructions! And such lovely rugs!I have found that when you do the larger rugs flipping from side to side every 4 inches or so helps with the evenness of the rug and helps if you are doing a more complex pattern the demonstrated here.

[@WCKPartnersLLC]

Katie Mae Sarber Thanks Katie!

[@m.f.richardson1602]

I remember back in the 50's and 60's. My grand mother would but these rugs from a neighbor. I had some in my hope chest. I still have a couple, forty nine years later

[@needfulthingscompany5368]

Great to know about the looms!

[@mostlywildlife]

Thank you for the demo.

[@isabelt.rodriguez3843]

Love it! Thanks for sharing your talented!

[@LittleWillie1000]

Love to weave. Gonna make my hubby build me a loom like that.

[@wirelessuser5838]

u are amazing both of you. Very good and your hands are so skilled!

[@wolfgangshuman]

excellent video, and stunning backdrop too!

[@frugalmrsolson1]

I enjoyed this video so much.

[@danaplatoforever]

Complimenti per il meraviglioso lavoro! Ilaria

[@margaretbenedict7898]

It's good to know this, I have two bags of clothes. Now I should try this.

[@15minoflame]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR LIKE VERBATIM what she is doing !!! Thank you so much for putting this up here!

[@WCKPartnersLLC]

15minoflame You are very welcome!

[@WCKPartnersLLC]

15minoflame Thanks!

[@z.mirandamerced7243]

Am still confuse on how can I order a loom? 917-519-0767 help

[@anngreen7909]

GREAT WORK -- WHAT A GREAT VIEW YOU HAVE THERE

[@TheJules1003]

Like the old saying goes waste not want not. What beautiful rugs that the lady makes. My mom used to braid rugs when she was alive and you talk about a work of beauty. I quilt, needlepoint and embroider and I know what the fine arts of all this work entails and I love it very much.

[@WCKPartnersLLC]

To start the weave take one strip and loop it around the wire and first warp and with 2/3 of the length in one hand and 1/3 of the length in the other hand (so the connections are not in the same place). This makes your two strips and you are ready to begin weaving. To add on, use the same method as shown in the video for adding the warp strips together. Detailed instructions are available from the book Rugs from Rags available from [e-mail]

[@simoneah4808]

makes a bathroom game on the loom

[@SparkyJoon]

Yes, you make the same Knotless join, as you do to connect the warp. there is a book available called Rags to Rugs, from Country threads, that gives step by step pictures, and diagrams and instructions for making your own looms from readily available materials at any Home center store. The only modifications I made to my looms, were to use bolts, washers and wing nuts, rather than nails to assemble the frames in order to make the rails interchangeable. Made 2 full sets for less than $30

[@debbieboring3422]

Thanks, for sharing this.

[@livingthelava]

Darn, this is one the best demonstrations of rag rugs I found, thanks.

[@WCKPartnersLLC]

We're happy you enjoyed this episode!

[@auntsandy1613]

What are they using for the under over? That's unclear

[@sandrawomack6122]

so glad I found you

[@ssoozee]

Great tutorial, ladies! New sub.

[@truthbetold1366]

Thank you for sharing!

[@aidasoto2936]

Old school from me 80's Aidita that's me thank you very much....recycling anything my stuff you know you can make a good room mate with elizabeth holmes.....

[@15minoflame]

Yes I want to know what to do once you are done !

[@zyxvwu]

Exactly what I was looking for, lovely! Clear instructions. Thank you. ❤

[@michifuji9377]

凄く参考になりました、有難うございました❤️

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊 for sharing !!! 🥰

[@rowenlarsen]

I was looking for a way to make Danish Rag Rugs when I found your video. It was all I needed to get me started. I made a loom just like the one you have but mine is adjustable to any size of rug that I want to make from place mats to full size 36X53 inch rugs. Thank you soooo much for the heads up.Since then I have made a couple of dozen rugs and even been teaching others how to get into it.

[@mjz16]

Good job Janet.

[@lizzyanthus1]

Oh thank you so much for this! It is the best video I have found also.

[@namuzaayaesther2775]

Amazing

[@Hathorspirit]

love it !! I am weaving using a traditional Leclerc loom. This is wayyy easier to set up and move around, I can't wait to try this. I am also a quilter !!

[@luzelenap454]

Hathorspirit j ml Manualidades

[@annadevries4298]

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[@getin3949]

I used to help Mom sew strips of cloth, end to end, then roll into balls and took them to a lady that had a loom and she used very strong thread to bind them. Many of those rugs are still with Mom and I today. Mom is 95 and I'm 65. I've tried doing them by hand and they just don't last very long because they come apart and are lumpy.

[@charlottehetherington8720]

Fantastic I'd love to try it

[@skullingtonfly]

Great recycling idea 😊❤️

[@classykathy1]

When you first start the rug do you use the bar and count it as unit one that would be on the right hand side as you face your work?

[@colene77]

Thanks so much!!!!!

[@WCKPartnersLLC]

You're very welcome! Keep watching!

[@neelamsingh1344]

Very nice mam rugh n very easy matbhed u R very creative n thnx mam.

[@dennascraft7362]

I love it❤️😍 from Denna's Craft

[@mariaelenagutierrezleon111]

Excelente trabajo , Felicidades

[@maiarg2483]

Thank u for this!

[@marthaleone584]

Wonderful Thank you!

[@scottpoertner8981]

I love your method. Do you know if this method would work with a chunky yarn?

[@judithbellamy4430]

Another alternative and could use my existing loom

[@candycandy9221]

Beautiful Job

[@trinidadtello2453]

Do you have an updated version showing how the weaving is started and ended?

[@dragonflyerikson2387]

How did you start weaving? Where did the two strips come from? How do you secure the ends when finished? Many details left out.

[@audreycarroll9146]

😆🤣😂 I was wondering if I needed to re-watch the video! hehehe

[@private15]

Fold your strip in half so you have 2 ends to weave with. Add pieces just like you attached initial pieces to roll in the ball. At end sew two ends in place.

[@bettymarler9999]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who got lost

[@alibobber]

I'm going to try this ❤

[@denisestearman6636]

I WAS TAUGHT TO CROCHET MINE!!! AND IF YOU WANT THEM TO REALLY LAST SEW EACH STRIP TO THE PREVIOUS ONE!!!

[@simoneah4808]

bathroom set on loom nails. I am Brazilian and first time I am seeing your work and I loved it. if you can help me thank you.

[@nightrangercrane4342]

Beautiful and useful. Thank you for sharing. Please tell me what are the best fabrics to use and what are the fabrics to stay away from.

[@WCKPartnersLLC]

Please contact Janet through the website above.

[@sundresslady]

Great , must try this out

[@manishkumardagdikharwa7808]

Wow so amaging very beautiful ideas

[@steviehammond1964]

Thank you

[@FatNebraskaMom]

Im on it. Im 41. My kids will learn them too.

[@nickmartin1294]

This is really cool, thank you for sharing!

[@samreynolds3789]

Hope you LADIES are doing WELL 2023. 73 and just found you ( In N. England ).

[@bignail1954]

I made a loom similar to yours except that I made it with pegs all the way around (no corner peg). My method was to weave strips but taking off the loom was problematic at best. I knotted a few but preferred to sew the edges just because they laid flatter.(Too much work sewing though). Why do you not continue all the way to the end with your rope strips?(that was the impression I got from the video.) I am about to do some more rugging and may implement your method into mine, Thanks.

[@teresaolofson8187]

how do u cut in such a way to get the most length out of a sheet for example so you dont have to stop and create connections?

[@lisajarvis3820]

Can you please tell me how much the big one cost and if you send to Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in 🇬🇧?

[@moniklds]

Loved this video. Just one question. On the plastic bags' rug is it a must to warp with material or could it also be done in plastic. Thank you :)

[@southeasterly]

mrpearl1, yes, that is what you would do. I have seen the same joining technique for other projects.

[@sharong1845]

Hello. I am just learning how to do this and I am not quite sure how to get started. Any suggestions would be helpful.

[@mommyandmissy]

So cool thanks. I loom knit love it. Do you loom knit too? Might have to try this thanks.

[@classykathy1]

How to you join the top part of the rug and the bottom part of the rug in the middle? Do you just make a slip knot in the middle? You need to be able to join it some how in order to finish the rug.

[@jsoledad9742]

¡Hola ! Que rico que las encontré ,me encanta su técnica , sobre todo el reciclaje de ropa soy una convencida que con pequeños hechos podemos lograr tener un planeta contaminado de consumismo ,yo lo estoy haciendo pero estoy trabajando con materiales de algodón y fibra, solo estoy tratando que las uniones no queden tan expuestas me a costado un poquito ..Pero ay va le doy gracias a mi maestro que existan personas como ustedes bendiciones ,yo de aca de un país largo y angosto llamado CHILE VAIIIIIIIIIII VAIIIIIIII OJALA ME RESPONDAS ,Jessy

[@conniestrawser5920]

OHIO FAN...I'm about to make my FIRST. RUG....AWSOME SITE...‼️‼️💯💙

[@fatmaameen1700]

It is beautiful weaving

[@hanyamajed]

nice work

[@balwinderkaursaund2584]

Wow,very nice mam.

[@Slivings911]

I want to learn this!

[@angelahatfield1365]

how can I get or make the looms for rugs? I am interested in making them.

[@adriennesantos5898]

Simplesmente amei!! 🩷