Weaving a Rag Rug on a Rigid Heddle loom! (with a Double Damascus Edge)

[@feltlikeitbydebs]

Just about to start a rag rug for my grandson's caravan. Great timing and thanks for sharing. Much appreciated. ❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Wonderful! I need to make more of these, I love mine!

[@mastinomama8939]

Good to see your wrist is better. I learn so much from you! Thanks from Germany.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are welcome, (love your mastiff in your photo! Adorable)!

[@traceyallen8286]

I have some old t-shirts was going to turn into yarn and crochet but this looks like much more fun. Waiting for my loom to arrive....very exciting!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Oh awesome!! Welcome to the rabbit hole! 😂

[@johnmichaels6794]

Brilliant - thank you.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You're very welcome!

[@lynda3833]

Your rag rug looks great! Such a useful way to repurpose clothing. I love seeing all the different projects you do.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@crafty_owl]

This turned out so wonderfully! Also, I love the ribbon rack idea for holding your warp threads... I hate chasing my spools around the floor when I'm warping, especially if I have multiple colors. I might try my lazy kate next time and see if that will work!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Oh yes, a lazy Kate would work too! Thank you!

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- Looks great! I have made a rag rug before but did not put the cotton between the rags. I will do that for the next one. Blessings from Pennsylvania, USA

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you Gerry, good luck with your next project!

[@wjblake66]

Love your rag rug weaving. Thanks for showing the Damascus edge. Looks easier than other ones I've seen. (Also, bought 2 of the yarn holders for storing my 8/2.) 😁

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Wonderful! So glad, the yarn holder/ribbon holder worked so well!

[@TheFroggie66]

That looks amazing!!!!!❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@mariondehennin6274]

Looks great 👍🏼

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@pollywallie1]

Looks so great! I have a pile of cellulose scarves I have been saving up to make a rag rug with. I'm newer to weaving and not so confident my idea will work. What do you think? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hi there! I think this would definitely work! As long as you can cut them into 1 inch or so strips for the weft. Good luck !

[@jcaswell2171]

Would that Damascus edge be suitable for a table runner also? I think a rug will be next on the loom!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Yes you can, Just be careful when pulling the knots, as a table runner has a gentle edge, not a packed down edge. If you pull too hard you will distort the fabric. Usually you would use a Damascus edge for a rug, mug rug or a wall hanging an examples, but I like to push boundaries, and I think if you were gentle it would work.

[@jcaswell2171]

@@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane Thanks so much. Love your explanations!