Okay, that is too cute. Just a great way to re-purpose. It is so thin you can actually put it up against a wall and wait to create more rags and always have an ongoing project...a rug in the making!
My great grandfather had huge beautiful looms in his home and weaved rugs even in his 90's. - My parents are from Lancaster - I live among the Amish now, but I am not Amish- all german but love these older crafts - excellent video - Ruthie
I have only seen a handful of tutorials like this, and everyone that does this says how much they enjoy it....I'm excited to give it a go :) thanks for sharing it!!
I wish I had as much energy as you do...you are always trying something new. The rug will be so cool....or actually soft and warm under your feet. I had a friend make a rug out of discarded bread wrappers, but that was traditional braiding.
Mrs. V your video by far is the easiest to understand. I have watched so many and I keep coming back to yours. Thank you for uploading it and sharing with the world such an old school way to make such beautiful rugs. And for the record you are beautiful too!
Brilliant technique. I find it so reassuring how lighthearted you are about weaving- which is the way it should be! Your video was also extremely informative. Thank you :)
Thank you so much for such an in depth video. I love the fact that you are so honest about it being the first one of its kind that you are trying. You’re great !!!! It’s like you are sitting right in the living room showing us what you’re doing when we just came to borrow a cup of sugar!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Terrific demonstration. What a great use for old shirts and things. My mom had one of these rugs made from jeans and it never wore out. Now my hubby has a project to get a loom made so I can get started on one too. I might even try a small version of the loom to make placemats and hot pads. I think they would be great for gifts. Who wouldn't love such a cool handmade gift? Thanks for sharing.
We will be replacing the dowel with half inch rebar come spring ( as soon as the snow melts..it is under our deck!) The beauty of this frame..is you CAN make smaller versions..just put the rods closer together and then your strands! ;D
I am in Cornwall. in the UK. After 3 days of FOG I was looking for something to cheer me up - and found YOU on TH-cam. Wow! I have to have a go at this. I do pin weaving and peg, so will have to make a loom for this. At 70 years old it is good to get new interests in a lonely life. Thank you.
I am glad you said UK because we are not far from Cornwall in Ontario...lol...My pleasure dear! I will look up peg and pin weaving..sound right up my alley!
This was very well explained. Thank you. I have offered to make little mats for a cat rescue, to line their carry crates and I’ve been trying to work out how to weave old sheets for the job. You have been very helpful.
It's called Art! This is an Amazing Folk Art/Craft that belongs in a museum! I am a textile artist and you are a genius! The fact that it is practical and frugal does not detract from the intrinsic creativity demonstrated. Thank you for sharing your talent
Great idea with old rags. I have heaps of my children's clothes they are growing out of and it would be nice to hold on to a few things that is a little special to us, even if it is just in the form of a rug. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! I don't know how many videos I've watched looking for one that showed the close up of the crossing of the strips. You did such a good job! Thank you!
I think the term her is "McGivoring" if you watch that old tv show, which I love. I see what you mean about the 1/2" dowels, not strong enough and that's why you have to tie the dowels off. I love how you invent and re-invent what you're doing to make it better. Thanks so much for these videos!
Great idea Bev...and a way to use up old fabric scraps for the quilters who have lots and lots of fabric....way to much for quilting...thanks for sharing this and I look forward to seeing your progress with this...thanks again!
Thank you so much for your rag weaving video. I recently retired and always wanted to make a rag rug for my room. you made it look so easy and your instructions are so clear. can't wait to get started.
Coo! Can't wait to see how it ends up. You could start a cottage business weaving rag rugs. I remember in the late 50's mother taking a box of old clothes to a lady in town to weave some rag rugs. I sure wish I had one of those now.
I've never seen this form of rag weaving before- and would like to give it a go- missed the one on how you set up your frame- will need to find that one - thank you so much for showing me a new craft!!
OurHalfAcreHomestead can you please send me information on how to make this loom of yours ~ I need the measurements to make my own and need to know how to put it all together!
I love love love all your videos! Everyone else is into Netfix but I have watched your vids for 10 days straight now. You remind me of my family and are such a true heart. Love the Volfies!
My youngest is nine and she loves ya too! Her name is Olivia.....you should go to my channel and see her video about how to clean a squid. She has no comments yet Bev:(
You are a real trip! I LOVE watching and learning from you! I can hardly wait to make my husband a red, white, and blue rug for in front of his chair. I thought I was a true "city slicker", but I am loving all your tutorials and find myself wanting to try everything- including potato starch. Thanks for teaching us!
fun fun fun. thanks for the great demo. makes me regret giving all the old sheets away. I just donated some comforters on Thursday. they would make a great puffy rugs.
Nice video! I taught myself twinning on a Salish type loom that my husband made out of scrap wood. It is similar to yours. I was looking for information to help with the problems/mistakes I'm making. You answered two, straight up! I've always loved weaving but, with spacial perceptual disabilities, I have a bit of extra trouble. I'm a persistent critter though and keep trying. BTW, nice tattoos. I have several ( began at age 50), all gifts from my children! :)
my neighbor back in the 1970s would take plastic bread sacks and make floor rugs. they were kind of scratchy at first but after a month or so of use they were barefoot friendly. she didnt cut them. she would use the entire plastic bread bag
Hi Bev. I can't wait to see the finished Rag Rug...The way you are using all the odds and ends of fabric to do it, reminds me of the old Crazy Quilts that my Mum used to make...It's gonna' look awesome I bet! Blessed Be and Smooches...
Awesome! With the design you two came up with, you can even make pot holders, placemats heck the things you can do are almost endless! Love it! I'm not much into that kind of thing but you inspired me to make my own easel! I sometimes use huge canvas and my weasels do not hold the bigger ones . I don't know the more I think about it, I want to try the rug making, maybe it is because I want better pot holders. Lol! Thanks for another great video...
oh wow- now that is sweet- i may have to get hubby to hook me up with one of these- and i just bet i could teach this to the gran babies on a smaller scale-- i got a feeling we gonna be ruggin-- cant wait to see your final product- love and huggs...
Beautiful! As I watched, I couldn't tell if you were going over and under I strand of fabric at a time or the 2 strands that made the loop. Will you please help me understand that? I loved watching this...you expand my skill set and I'm so thankful! ❤
My mother used to make rag rugs but I believe she used a large crochet hook to make them. I love the look of the weaved rugs also. Is there no end to your talents?????
I absolutely Love this! and it would be much easier on the back :) now if I can only get my son who loves to work with wood to make me one,,,I will be in business! then i could weave instead of crochet in this cold winter,,,thank you soooo much for always teaching us new skills that can make use of things we have to be frugal and functional! your the best Bev!
Bless you honey! I am having fun with it! We will be replacing the dowel with half inch rebar come spring ( as soon as the snow melts..it is under our deck!)
I make braided rag rubs by just braiding long (and I mean LONG) strips of scrap fabric together and then just spiraling them together and stitching the edges of them with white thread (or whatever color you want) this way you get a spiral, that looks like it would be so easy for a kid to do, maybe we'll make smaller one for the kids to make little placemats!
I cant wait to see this project done. I love all your videos. I have a request can you make a video on how they back in the day make homemade butter..thanks robin
You're a very patient lady, thank you so much for the video x
Okay, that is too cute. Just a great way to re-purpose. It is so thin you can actually put it up against a wall and wait to create more rags and always have an ongoing project...a rug in the making!
My great grandfather had huge beautiful looms in his home and weaved rugs even in his 90's. - My parents are from Lancaster - I live among the Amish now, but I am not Amish- all german but love these older crafts - excellent video - Ruthie
I have only seen a handful of tutorials like this, and everyone that does this says how much they enjoy it....I'm excited to give it a go :) thanks for sharing it!!
My Pleasure!
What a brilliant idea, ingenuity at it's best. This design is so versatile. Than you from Western Australia.
My two year old watches ur videos with me and he blows u a kiss back every time!
I wish I had as much energy as you do...you are always trying something new. The rug will be so cool....or actually soft and warm under your feet. I had a friend make a rug out of discarded bread wrappers, but that was traditional braiding.
Mrs. V your video by far is the easiest to understand. I have watched so many and I keep coming back to yours. Thank you for uploading it and sharing with the world such an old school way to make such beautiful rugs. And for the record you are beautiful too!
Thanks you Sweetheart! I can't wait til the colder weather so I have time to finish it!
Brilliant technique. I find it so reassuring how lighthearted you are about weaving- which is the way it should be! Your video was also extremely informative. Thank you :)
Thank you! I pick at it now that it is in my office..I hope to have it done by winter! for my bedroom floor!
great video love the way you slowed down and really showed the steps instead of just flying through. would love to see how the loom was made.
Thank you so much for such an in depth video. I love the fact that you are so honest about it being the first one of its kind that you are trying. You’re great !!!! It’s like you are sitting right in the living room showing us what you’re doing when we just came to borrow a cup of sugar!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Terrific demonstration. What a great use for old shirts and things. My mom had one of these rugs made from jeans and it never wore out. Now my hubby has a project to get a loom made so I can get started on one too. I might even try a small version of the loom to make placemats and hot pads. I think they would be great for gifts. Who wouldn't love such a cool handmade gift? Thanks for sharing.
We will be replacing the dowel with half inch rebar come spring ( as soon as the snow melts..it is under our deck!) The beauty of this frame..is you CAN make smaller versions..just put the rods closer together and then your strands! ;D
I am in Cornwall. in the UK. After 3 days of FOG I was looking for something to cheer me up - and found YOU on TH-cam. Wow! I have to have a go at this. I do pin weaving and peg, so will have to make a loom for this. At 70 years old it is good to get new interests in a lonely life. Thank you.
I am glad you said UK because we are not far from Cornwall in Ontario...lol...My pleasure dear! I will look up peg and pin weaving..sound right up my alley!
I found this video I missed. I'm lining up winter projects. Time to add a loom to my craft room. Thanks Mrs V!!
Great demonstration Mrs. V. My husband is making me a loom for my birthday. I am totally excited to make rag rugs.
Thank you for sharing this. I have always wondered how it was done. I have a lot of material that needs to be used up. This is a perfect project.☺️👍❤️
Your splicing method is genius. So simple but I would never had thought of it! Can't wait to see the final rug!
This was very well explained. Thank you. I have offered to make little mats for a cat rescue, to line their carry crates and I’ve been trying to work out how to weave old sheets for the job. You have been very helpful.
It's called Art! This is an Amazing Folk Art/Craft that belongs in a museum! I am a textile artist and you are a genius! The fact that it is practical and frugal does not detract from the intrinsic creativity demonstrated. Thank you for sharing your talent
Bless you Honey..I share as i learn!
Great idea with old rags. I have heaps of my children's clothes they are growing out of and it would be nice to hold on to a few things that is a little special to us, even if it is just in the form of a rug. Thanks for sharing.
My Pleasure!
Thanks so much! I don't know how many videos I've watched looking for one that showed the close up of the crossing of the strips. You did such a good job! Thank you!
I think the term her is "McGivoring" if you watch that old tv show, which I love. I see what you mean about the 1/2" dowels, not strong enough and that's why you have to tie the dowels off. I love how you invent and re-invent what you're doing to make it better. Thanks so much for these videos!
Wow! I wouldnt sleep or have any clothes in the house with that loom. That is so cool! I cant wait to see your rug finished TY for sharing Bev.
Thanks Honey! I will TRY and have it done for next weekend..Never THOUGHT to make the first on a smaller one!
Great idea Bev...and a way to use up old fabric scraps for the quilters who have lots and lots of fabric....way to much for quilting...thanks for sharing this and I look forward to seeing your progress with this...thanks again!
Thanks Honey! I am pretty darned excited!
WOW!! Too cool for school!! Love it!
Thank you so much for your rag weaving video. I recently retired and always wanted to make a rag rug for my room. you made it look so easy and your instructions are so clear. can't wait to get started.
Coo! Can't wait to see how it ends up.
You could start a cottage business weaving rag rugs. I remember in the late 50's mother taking a box of old clothes to a lady in town to weave some rag rugs. I sure wish I had one of those now.
I don't have a rag box. LOL
What does make it to rag statis goes into FTWB's cleaning rag box for cars and such.
Nancy Klune I would start hiding some of the choicer ones! lol
Awesome Bev.. Looks so easy.. can't wait to see the finished product!
Me TOO!
Clever you! Always! I've done the braid and stitch as you go, and I've done the crochet fabric rugs, but never tried this. May have to give it a go.
Thank you. Very patient teacher and excellent, clear instructions.
Way easier than nails or pegs 😮thanks for sharing 😊
love to watch you working on just about anything ,I have been inspired thanks for teaching.
I've never seen this form of rag weaving before- and would like to give it a go- missed the one on how you set up your frame- will need to find that one - thank you so much for showing me a new craft!!
my pleasure!
OurHalfAcreHomestead can you please send me information on how to make this loom of yours ~ I need the measurements to make my own and need to know how to put it all together!
I love love love all your videos! Everyone else is into Netfix but I have watched your vids for 10 days straight now. You remind me of my family and are such a true heart. Love the Volfies!
AWWWWWW!! Thank you so VERY much honey! We are glad to have you as part of our YT family!
My youngest is nine and she loves ya too! Her name is Olivia.....you should go to my channel and see her video about how to clean a squid. She has no comments yet Bev:(
very cool mrs v... a bungee chord or rubber-band with an s hook might work for your rod tension...
Good Idea!
You are a real trip! I LOVE watching and learning from you! I can hardly wait to make my husband a red, white, and blue rug for in front of his chair. I thought I was a true "city slicker", but I am loving all your tutorials and find myself wanting to try everything- including potato starch. Thanks for teaching us!
Just sharing as I go honey! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Thank you for this! I've watched a couple others and you explained the wrap around the ends so much better :) I will be subscribing!
Thank you so very much! and welcome to the family!
fun fun fun. thanks for the great demo. makes me regret giving all the old sheets away. I just donated some comforters on Thursday. they would make a great puffy rugs.
I would take old comforters and recover them with a quilt top.
Can't wait to see the finished project...Your instructional vid's are great and such fun to watch.
Great tutorial! You used everyday items. Easy to follow instructions. Thanks so much
my pleasure!
His is awesome recycle. I’m curious to see how it goes at the end when it gets to the bottom and it’s tight. And also,taking it off the loom.
You are a born teacher! Amazing,just Amazing! God Bless You and Yours
Nice video! I taught myself twinning on a Salish type loom that my husband made out of scrap wood. It is similar to yours. I was looking for information to help with the problems/mistakes I'm making. You answered two, straight up! I've always loved weaving but, with spacial perceptual disabilities, I have a bit of extra trouble. I'm a persistent critter though and keep trying. BTW, nice tattoos. I have several ( began at age 50), all gifts from my children! :)
WOW everyone had a rag rug in 1950s Liverpool I am going to have a go !
Love the kiss at the end. Thanks for the instructions.
my neighbor back in the 1970s would take plastic bread sacks and make floor rugs. they were kind of scratchy at first but after a month or so of use they were barefoot friendly. she didnt cut them. she would use the entire plastic bread bag
I can't wait to see the finished product. you are my idol.
Oh I want one! That looks like so much fun! You are so smart! Love your vids - keep em coming!
Thanks so much! I will do what I can!
I'm always impressed with you guys. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome - can't wait to see it finished... thanks for sharing.
Me Too! My Pleasure!
you are such a wonderful teacher! you have such a sweet heart!
God loves you soooooo much!!!
blessings beyond!
Barry Feinman I am a very blessed woman for sure!
Hi Bev.
I can't wait to see the finished Rag Rug...The way you are using all the odds and ends of fabric to do it, reminds me of the old Crazy Quilts that my Mum used to make...It's gonna' look awesome I bet!
Blessed Be and Smooches...
Awesome! With the design you two came up with, you can even make pot holders, placemats heck the things you can do are almost endless! Love it! I'm not much into that kind of thing but you inspired me to make my own easel! I sometimes use huge canvas and my weasels do not hold the bigger ones . I don't know the more I think about it, I want to try the rug making, maybe it is because I want better pot holders. Lol! Thanks for another great video...
You are so creative and talented, I'm in awe of you. I have two left feet and left hands. lol Can't wait to see your finished product.
PSHAW!
Awesome video Bev. Your Talent is endless
Awesome sweets! I’d love to see the finished product 😃
Definitely going to make several for the coach thank you very much.
Very cool Mrs. V.! You are a great teacher, so calm and patient. 😊
Super project. I can't wait to try this one. I have a floor loom, could I use it instead of building another loom?
I have rugs that my mother-in-law made all throughout our house (from Finland). and I posted her showing us her rug making look on video years ago.
That looks much easier than braiding and sewing. Love it!
It SO is!
wow that looks amazing and like a lot of fun, not to mention getting something useful as a result
Thanks...I may need to buy a loom. My husband s not keen on creating this type of loom. Nicely done!
The tutorial was great. I’m a beginner and this looks pretty easy. I’d love to see how to take it off the loom and finish it.
Wonderful tutorial.Have you been able to finish the rug.Thank you so much for the easy technique of making a loom.
+Seetha Gopalakrishna I have not had the chance..this winter I am HOPING to have some time!
Great video! I am very handy and will be building one for myself. Thanks!
this is so cool! thank you Mr & Mrs V for this inspiration! I may have to try it on my laundry rack....I think it would work....
AWESOME!!! You make it look so easy too!! Now I want one! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
After doing all that work, I wouldn't want to put it on the floor to be stepped on. LOL
The loom is working wonderfully!
Can't wait to see finished product. Good video skills!
Wonder if you ever finished this Ruth. Love this idea!
Fantastic recycling idea,,,love it!
That is just way cool Bev.
Pretty cool stuff Mrs. V I can't wait to see the finished rug!!!!
Thank you! Me too if I ever get time to weave!
oh wow- now that is sweet- i may have to get hubby to hook me up with one of these- and i just bet i could teach this to the gran babies on a smaller scale-- i got a feeling we gonna be ruggin-- cant wait to see your final product- love and huggs...
Thank you Sister mine! I wish I had started with a smaller project because it is going to take me longer to complete it! lol
wow great tutorial on how to do this! Thank you so much! I now feel that I can give this a shot myself!
I will be back at it and the quilt when the canning is done!
Do you have an update video for this, Id love to see the finished project.
I’d like to see it too
Oh wow I always wondered how that was done thanks for showing us. I may have to give it a try.
Beautiful! As I watched, I couldn't tell if you were going over and under I strand of fabric at a time or the 2 strands that made the loop. Will you please help me understand that? I loved watching this...you expand my skill set and I'm so thankful! ❤
Kate, this looks helpful. I may start doing one too.
This is really cool :) Thrifty, functional, and pretty too. Can't wait to see it when it's done!
Hi Bev, instead of the dowl, electrical conduit works well too.
My mother used to make rag rugs but I believe she used a large crochet hook to make them. I love the look of the weaved rugs also. Is there no end to your talents?????
+Maryann Anderson Thanks Honey..I just wish I had the shoulder power to whip it up and get it DONE!
I love this way! The edging is nice and neat. Thank you!
My Pleasure! I am hoping to be able to get some work done on it over the next month!
I think the colors look greet, love this!! You are amaing!
Thank you..I am just grabbing whatever is handy!
Good video, loved it. I have a lot of materal I was to make quilts from but thinking on making rugs. Thanks for the video.
That would make a great bath rug to step out on after a bath or shower, great stuff Mrs V xxx
This looks like something i might be bale to do. Thank you for sharing another great video!
My Pleasure!
I love your video's!!!! Im so glad i found you you two :). Learning so much please keep making your lovely video's!!!
Thanks so very much!
Your welcome!! :)
Please post a video at your convenience (if you haven't already) of the finished rug. I'd love to see it!
So cool. I'd like to try this.
Well you made the weaving look simple but I don't know if I can manage the loom lol thank you
I absolutely Love this! and it would be much easier on the back :) now if I can only get my son who loves to work with wood to make me one,,,I will be in business! then i could weave instead of crochet in this cold winter,,,thank you soooo much for always teaching us new skills that can make use of things we have to be frugal and functional! your the best Bev!
Bless you honey! I am having fun with it! We will be replacing the dowel with half inch rebar come spring ( as soon as the snow melts..it is under our deck!)
I love it..ty so much..now I believe I will look out for me boards to make me a loom...
Thank you for the great tutorial and your time ! :)
Wow, you are so talented and I enjoy your many videos! Stay healthy!
Amazing lady! You are so talented!
I would love to see the finished project!😁
I make braided rag rubs by just braiding long (and I mean LONG) strips of scrap fabric together and then just spiraling them together and stitching the edges of them with white thread (or whatever color you want) this way you get a spiral, that looks like it would be so easy for a kid to do, maybe we'll make smaller one for the kids to make little placemats!
awesome Idea!
I cant wait to see this project done. I love all your videos. I have a request can you make a video on how they back in the day make homemade butter..thanks robin
as soon as my goats are in milk!! Around May?
Thanks