The familiar braided wool rug has certainly stood the test of time but my grandmother.
How to make a handmade braided rag rug.
Across decades of american history braided rugs sometimes known as rag rugs were popular for their versatility and frugality.
Trust me on this i have looked.
Braided rugs are a classic element of farmhouse style derived from a need for low cost and efficient decor options.
Rags old clothing old sheets ect.
I suggest doing this while listening to pa s fiddle band cd for full homesteading effect.
You can even make one yourself using some basic.
I plan to make more as i find more sheets so we have pretty rugs all throughout our new house.
Fortunately this braided rag rug tutorial by megan nielsen is excellent and most likely the best you re going to find.
Handmade braided rugs braided the way your grandmother did it can save you money and make your house cozy.
The video photos help tremendously and the directions are the most concise i found.
How to make rag rugs.
There are lots of diy posts about rag rugs out there but most of them just left me confused.