June, I don't have a large leaf pattern, but seems you should be able to "wing" it by using any crocheted leaf pattern, using your rug crochet hook; that...
Audrey: Thanks for your input. I figured I'd probably have to just continue adding to a regular pattern. I'm going to give it a go and see what happens....
Hello June, this is how I do when I need a pattern that is not available. If you know how to do the rugs you should be able to do. I just finished making a...
Thanks Mary - darn good idea. Happy New Year. June ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 ...
June, Many times a regular crochet pattern for yarn will turn out about the right size when using fabric and a "Q" hook too. As it will be much larger with...
Debbie, Linda's hands are still a little sore, but at least the pain is gone. Said the relief was fairly instant after surgery. Doctor said she should have...
Linda, Get Well fast!!! I know you miss making the rugs and doing the shows. We all say we need a break but not like this Glad the pain stopped and hope you...
Mary, I would love to know how you made your "Sammy the Snake" with the rice. Will you share how you did it? I have a "Bed Buddy" that I bought years ago that...
Basically Sammy is a gray sock(no heel) filled with 2 lbs rice, has eyes and tongue,tail, and a cute verse about using it for aches and pains To take to work...
I have been wanting to make a pin cushion.I suppose one could make a round one, or whatever,but is the stuffing made from fiberfil? Or sawdust? Currently I...
Bernice, a better choice, to prevent any rusting, might be wool -- scraps of wool material, even old woolen yarn. :) Polyester fiberfill wicks moisture and...
i grew up in the smokey mountains where they rippped sheets (2 inch wide, the length of the sheet, each strip tied together) and used a large hook (size P) ...
We will be glad to help you Check the links page for those who have supplies. It is expensive to ship from the US to Canada but there is someone in Canada who...
Where in Canada are you? ... Hi All I am so glad i found a gtoup that is about crocheting rag rugs! I really want to learn how,but have not been very ...
Welcome to the list, Lelliebet! I'm Audrey...live in MN. I do a few crocheted rugs, but mostly am a rug braider. Start teaching another class Thursday night...
Lelliebet, Welcome to our group. We have several ladies from Canada on here. As far as I know there is one person in Canada selling supplies in Kitchener,...
Thank-You all for the welcome replies.I am from Saskatchewan,I did look at the links but didnt see any Canadian suppliers,which dosent really mean too much as...
Audrey, I joined this list actually looking for more info on rug braiding, altho this list hads opened my eyes to a new (for me) rug form ... braided rugs?...
Connie, I know there aren't alot of good rug braiding books in print. But if you have a library close, you could check to see if they have Rug Braiding by...
Those are some excellent tips, Audrey, thank you so much! I do have one old book at home on general rug making -- one of those BH&G basic publications, but...
Hi I am evettys star {victoira strange, just a grandma} I found a rug book in a thrift store when I was looking at sheets for my rugs making. it showed all...
Connie, I think New England states were braiding rugs long before MN became a state. Where in WI are you? I'm in Mpls.....but hometown/cabin are in SE...
Yes, I have the BH&G Rug Making book. I don't know if they use the modified square corner to shape the beginning of the rug. When you are turning your first...
I grew up in Racine, Audrey, right on Lake Michigan, between Chicago and Milwaukee. But oh my that was sooooo long ago. I have a daughter in Iowa now, they...
Connie, couldn't email you off list with the Daniel Lindsey.. If you send your address I'll try to remember to drop a copy of my class notes in the mail when...
I found a couple of books at Yahoo.com. They were more about braiding than crocheting, and I bought them for crocheting...Isn't that always how it is?? Anyway,...
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