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		Faux Braided Rug ^Votes:0 Advertise on this site The Frugal Decorator Make a Faux Braided Rug by Leah Wynne flo@adan.kingston.net share your thoughts about frugal living at TDS Community Web Stretcher.com Subscribe to Our Money Saving Newsletter Also In This Week's Issue 10 places to find temporary work 2007 Gift Card Study: Consumers love them Refinance car loan when numbers add up How the pros save money Visit our Library Advertise on this site Braided rugs are gorgeous, come in many different colours to suit many different homes, and usually cost an arm and a leg. Here's a simple recipe to make your own rug. It has the appearance of a braided rug, especially if you make it oval, like the real ones. You need strips of fabric or bias and a length of rope, about ?" in diameter. The diameter determines the depth of Read More Go to Site


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		Chez Jim - Mom's scrapbook (articles: Carpets) ^Votes:0 Articles on Antiques by Patricia Harrison * Carpets * Patricia Harrison Magic carpets ? made at home We are so used to seeing wall-to-wall carpets in modest households that we no longer view them as a luxury. Yet the use of rugs was a relatively recent development in the domestic arts, and as late as the era of the first Queen Elizabeth, the floors of castles and manor houses were strewn with sweet hay and herbs as protection from the cold of the paving. So few rugs had come into England that only 400 were listed on the inventory of royal possessions made in 1547 at the time of the death of Henry VIII, and those 400 were more likely to have been hung on walls than spread on floors. Paintings of the period often show Turkish carpets as table covers, as in the younger Holbein?s portrait of G Read More Go to Site

		Crafts Ideas \| Craft Projects \| Christmas Crafts ^Votes:0 Craft Projects, Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts and more! Christmas Thanksgiving, and Holiday Crafts. CRAFTERS HOME COMMUNITY IDEA SHARE CRAFT PROJECTS CRAFT DIRECTORY CRAFT RESOURCES Crafters Community User Name Remember Me? Password Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read » Featured Craft Projects Browse Craft Projects Bead Crafts Candle & Soap Making Clay Pot Crafts Craft Articles Craft Recipes Food Crafts General Crafts Nature Crafts Needlecrafts Painting Crafts Paper Crafts Recycle Crafts Scrapbooking Sewing Crafts Towel Crafts Wood Crafts Search Craft Projects Craft Themes Select Theme Back to School Crafts Christmas Crafts Crafts for Kids Easter Crafts Fall Craft Projects Halloween Crafts Independence Day Crafts Mother's Day Crafts Saint Patrick's Day Craft Read More Go to Site

		Crafts: Household Decorating ^Votes:0 Home Cleaning Recipes Cookbook More Crafts Gardening Herbs Overview Links Recommended Reading Household Crafts No Brainer Curtains Easy Pillow Covers Crocheted Rag Rugs Hot Pads Fragrant Draft Dodgers No Brainer Curtains My home is decidedly "country" in look. However, this curtain idea will fit anywhere depending on how the curtains are hung and the theme, texture and nature of the fabric used. I recently fell in love with window scarves, but probably because I'd been using a similar idea for years. The only sewing involved in this idea is to hem the four sides of a single rectangular piece of fabric. That's why I call them "no-brainers". You won't even need a curtain rod...just a couple of decorative screw-on type tie backs that stand out from the frame of the window. Or you could opt fo Read More Go to Site

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		History Of Oriental Rugs ^Votes:0 Home Design Gallery GUIDE: History \| Artists \| Materials \| Weaver \| Repairs \| Care \| Investment The History Of Oriental Rugs The art of rug making reaches back into pre-history. The majority of pieces available today at dealers, auctions, antique shops, department stores and even museums are mostly products of the 19th and 20th century. In order to meet the demands of western markets new materials and dye processes were initiated to speed up the production of rug making after the second half of the 19th century. Although the methods of production have become more organized and standardized, many aspects of weaving remain unchanged in many of the traditional places of rug making. Unfortunately very little is known about the earliest examples of knotted rugs. A small number of these have bee Read More Go to Site

		History of the Oriental Rug ^Votes:0 Decorating Tips \| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) \| History of the Oriental Rugs\| Glossary\| Spot Cleaning \| Moth and Bug Control \| Care and Maintenance of Rugs \| Our Library \| Terms of Use Click here for information and background on Specialty Rugs, such as Dhurrie. Click here for information on knotting techniques. History of the Oriental Rug Although historians have not been able to pinpoint exactly when knotted rugs were first made, it seems probable that they have been around since human civilization began. Man first began using animal furs as clothing and flooring, but as animals became domesticated and farming increased, the use of sheared wool and silk became mediums for weaving. There are theories about the weaving of rugs originating with the Egyptians, Chinese and even Read More Go to Site

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		How to make an authentic braided rag rug ^Votes:0 How to make an authentic braided rag rug Exactly how to make braided rag rugs is not a science, and while it may have been exalted to a high art, it's still the common folk's craft. How to do it the AUTHENTIC way... from worn clothing to beautiful rug. Braiding rugs has been elevated to an art, high above the skills of the person who wants to simply and inexpensively cover her floor. Rugs are now made from 100% wool, precisely designed to fit almost any decor. They're cut and braided by hand, and laced with special threads. Other braided rugs can be bought in coordinated colors, braided by machine with an even, fat roll of each braid. Discount stores, department stores and 'flea markets' all carry this cheaper version that isn't always so cheap to buy. On the other hand, there are real bra Read More Go to Site

		Isberian Rugs :: Oriental Rugs ^Votes:0 Welcome to one of the most diverse, distinctive and exquisite Oriental rug collections available today. Every offering is a one-of-a-kind work of art from the world’s most renowned rug makers. Almost a century ago, Oscar Isberian traveled the world in search of rugs exhibiting exceptional quality, beautiful craftsmanship and breathtaking design. Today, his grandsons continue the tradition as new creations arrive daily to assure you the most dazzling selection imaginable. Revel in the magnificent colors, exquisite patterns, elegant symmetries and superb artistry. We invite you to explore our fine rug galleries at your leisure. Read More Go to Site

		Jaipur Rug Creation ^Votes:0 ExploringThePlanet.com Back to Picture Index Asia> India > Jaipur > Rug Creation Also in Jaipur, we were able to watch the rug making process. First you prepare the wool.. Then you weave the rug.. Then you cut the rug down to it's normal thickness.. Then you wash the rug.. Then you create the fringe.. Then you knot the fringe and it's ready to sell! Read More Go to Site

		Look what's new in crochet. U can crochet with fabric scraps! ^Votes:0 Sunflower Brooch kit Look what's new in < crochet > U can crochet with fabri c scraps ! This special Shirret needle™ makes Rag Rugs , fashion hats , Carpetbag accessories. ShiRReT needle™ and cutter $15. I made the confetti yarn in these pictures by recycling my old clothes. You can learn How To by watching VIDEO LESSON is $20 , by copying an example SAMPLE is $6 , by reading $17 BOOK with Written and a zillion Picture Instructions or, get everything you need in one packet ShiRReT Beginner Project Kits $25 Cozies & Sunflowers, Brooches, hanbags, Hot Mats & hats "If everyone took this up, there'd be World Peace." –––Clo Davis, Boston Save money using recycled fabric scraps. The only thing you need to buy again is CORD in fashion colors, $4. You Read More Go to Site

		Making a braided rug ^Votes:0 Making a braided rug Instructions on making a homemade braided rug from fabric scraps. In the 1830's, with the introduction of machine-made fabrics, homemakers began to put all of their leftover scraps to use by braiding them into floor coverings. It is a craft that is still practiced today, even though machine-made braided rugs are readily avaiable. Many people want to bring back the feeling of the "good ol' days" by doing it themselves. When choosing rags or old clothing to make a braided rug, woolen ones work best. To prepare clothing for braiding, remove all lining, etc., and cut garments along the seams. Tear wool into strips that can be folded into cables for braiding. To tear strip, start with scissors and then rip the rest of the way along grain of fabric. Different weights in fabr Read More Go to Site

		Making crochet rugs from plastic grocery bags ^Votes:0 Making crochet rugs from plastic grocery bags Got an armfull of plastic grocery bags, don't toss them,make a durable crochet rug. If you have a good supply of plastic grocery bags, you can make a beautiful and durable rug. Great for an outdoor "welcome" mat or in front of the kitchen sink! What a great way to recycle and be creative at the same time. Supplies needed are: plastic grocery bags twine (plastic or waterproof) scissors scotch tape 1) Gather up all your bags and sort by color. You can use any size bag, as they are just twisted and taped to the next one to form a long rope. This rug will be a crocheted round or oval rug and you use the bags as a coil held together by the twine. Intermixing the colors will make a nice design. 2) Take the first bag, holding both handles together, sm Read More Go to Site

		NAVAJO RUGS: Design sources -- reservation map ^Votes:0 N AVAJO R UGS: S TYLES ON THE R ESERVATION Page buttons The map, showing where different designs of rugs were produced at different communities on the Navajo reservation, was prepared by the late Tom Bahti, in a large-format bookfirst printed in 1966, and reprinted many times thereafter. Bahti was a longtime dealer and collector of Indian art, and a recognized expert. His several books, beautifuly illustrated were among the best of their time. Several things are noteworthy about this ca. 1966 map. First, through a land claims process, the reservation's boundaries now extend a considerable distance to the east in New Mexico. Second, the several "utility" blankets (formerly used personally for saddle blankets, and home use) are no longer made; they are too much work, and collector- Read More Go to Site

		Pakistan Rug Making ^Votes:0 Pakistan Rug Making Stutzfamily.com>Travel Pictures Home Dave Susan Alea Breck Class Resumes Int'l Ed Travel Pix Other Contact Rugmaking in Pakistan Pakistan Main Page Slide 1 of 7 The first step in making a wool rug is dyeing the wool. These boys are watching over a vat of boiling acid and dye, making sure the wool hanging from the poles is evenly and completely colored. Read More Go to Site

		rec.crafts.dollhouses ^Votes:0 Welcome to the rec.crafts.dollhouses web page! Here you will find links to a variety of miniature-related sites, as well as the archives from the newsgroup. Like many of our projects, this page will be an ongoing effort, never quite perfect enough to be called "finished". Links to online vendors Mail order vendors Shops listing USA Shops listing Europe Free Personal "Want Ads" for miniaturists Dollhouse kit manufacturers Miniaturist associations Related publications Scale references rec.crafts.dollhouses Usenet Discussion From the Workbench Tips and how-tos Tools Power Tools for Making Miniatures Reviews of Miniatures Kits Links to crafters personal pages Miniature Museums and shows online You might also be interested in... RCD Charter RCD Archives So, where's the FAQ? Looking for somethin Read More Go to Site

		Rug Maker's Homestead ^Votes:0 Rugmaker's Homestead Celebrating Our 23rd Anniversary in 2007! HOME TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTACT US ORDERING INFO CATALOG LINKS Welcome to the New Rugmaker's Homestead! Our longtime friends will notice a new, sleeker look at the Rugmaker's Homestead. We have outgrown our original address and are expanding into the "domain" address, integrating the two into a single, much larger website. The expansion will let us offer lots of new articles, patterns and new features. To make it possible to get around the Homestead, we are changing its structure also. The new Table of Contents page is at the center of everything. It is organized by topic just like the table of contents of a magazine or book, so you can quickly find just what you are looking for. The Rugmaker's Homestead is a goldmine of informa Read More Go to Site

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