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In \u003cem\u003eTwined Rag Rugs, \u003c\/em\u003e longtime weaver and teacher Bobbie Irwin presents the ultimate up-to-date resource for crafters of all ages and experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwined rugs can be made with a wide variety of fabrics on many different frame types, ranging from pegged, unpegged, hoop, conventional loom, to no frame at all. In this comprehensive guide, Irwin presents step-by-step instructions, beginning with building a twining frame and proceeding to learning the basics and creating a variety of patterns and shapes. Including thoughtful discussions of fabric weights and rag material choices (which can include clothesline cord, cast-off blue jeans, sheets, wool, velour, and more), Irwin provides specific instruction on crafting nine samplers to learn different pattern techniques and test suitability for larger pieces, and ten full-size rug projects, giving dimension, technique, and estimated crafting time, all with numerous photos and illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis complete guide teaches all the skills beginners need to create gorgeous, one-of-a kind rugs, and is an invaluable reference for experienced weavers. With this book in hand you can learn to create sturdy, inexpensive, and beautiful rugs that will become treasured heirlooms. \u003cem\u003eTwined Rag Rugs\u003c\/em\u003e is the first comprehensive book on rag twining and the only resource to include the numerous variations in equipment, pattern, and twining techniques, both traditional and modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1648370969).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bobbie Irwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.35d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781648370977\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrwin, Bobbie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Bobbie Irwin has studied twined rag rugs and their history since first seeing them in 1980. A frequent contributor to fiber-art and textile journals, she is recognized as an authority on rag twining and has published articles about the craft in The Weaver's Journal, Heddle, Piecework, and Rug Hooking magazines. (She insists, though, that the real authorities are the people who have been twining rag rugs for a lifetime!)Since 1985, Bobbie has lectured and taught classes about twined rag rugs throughout the United States and Canada. Through her worldwide research, she has worked to determine the origins of rag twining and to revive this fascinating craft for the enjoyment of future generations.Twined Rag Rugs is the first complete book on rag twining and the only resource to include the numerous variations in equipment, pattern, and twining techniques, both traditional and modern.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Bobbie Irwin \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47493764710557,"sku":"9781648370977","price":56.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9de8d553-470d-499d-afee-53f9bd406ba7.jpg?v=1766124364"}],"url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/collections\/crafts-hobbies-rugs.oembed","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}