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Project #8: Rag Rugs
This project is an in-depth course in weaving with rags. Using Brassard 8/2 cotton (doubled) as warp, and recycled fabric as weft, we explore color, texture, movement, and form.
Instructions include tapestry techniques, some of which Dena developed early in her career.
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The Project: Balerion's Lair
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Project: Full Pattern
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Weft: Finding, Disassembling, and Reassembling
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Tools
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Rag Rugs on Rigid-Heddle Looms
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Basics: Weaving Your Rug
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Going Deeper: Tapestry Techniques
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Single and Double Triangle Rugs
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Dena’s Rag Loop Technique
Dena’s Rag Loop Technique is highly versatile and the foundation for making single and double triangle rugs.
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Using a Cardboard Triangle as a Pattern Guide
This unit gives information about how to weave triangles using a cardboard cutout as your guide.
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Weaving a Triangle Rug
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Weaving a Double Triangle Rug
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Finishing Your Project