Anyone tried rug making? - Wedding Forum

Beth · #1 (**permalink**) 20-08-2002, 02:19 AM

I used to help someone make rugs when I was in my early teens, but since then haven't done it and I've never made one on my own. I'm thinking about giving it a try...... has anyone ever done a rug?!

AngelaW · #2 (**permalink**) 20-08-2002, 03:54 AM

I tried rag rugging when I was in my teens - hated it. Last year, however, I tried latch hook rugging with acrylic wool and loved it. Its really easy and since everything is precut and there is a pattern, its less brain-work than the darn rag rugging. Plus, it does come out looking lovely

Bianca · #3 (**permalink**) 20-08-2002, 03:54 AM

Oh no give me a chance, am only a novice on my 1st cross stitch!

It sounds really nice though.

I found a good site for you:

http://www.creativecrafts.co.uk/prod...%20Making.html

MEDINA RUG
Quick & Easy Latch Hook Kit.
Contains a printed canvas and pre-cut acrylic yarn.

Cost: 26.99

AngelaW · #4 (**permalink**) 20-08-2002, 04:05 AM

Sew and So sell rug kits at a decent price also, and Hobby Craft are probably the cheapest of the lot as you don't have to pay P&P (they had a huge selection the last time I looked in the local store). QVC are cheap on the face of it, but the P&P is pricey and they are much slower than Sew and So.

Beth · #5 (**permalink**) 20-08-2002, 04:12 AM

I saw a Tigger latch hook rug kit over the weekend and thought I'd like to try it. It's very therapeutic isn't it? The old fella I helped when I was in my teens had been told to do it after he'd had a stroke.

Thanks for the info on the sites! I'm going to have a look, but might not let myself buy yet as I've got loads to do with my cross-stitch!

Taz · #6 (**permalink**) 20-08-2002, 04:17 AM

i used to help my cousin do this and loved it - may well take it up again

mistleuk · #7 (**permalink**) 20-08-2002, 06:05 AM

i tried rag rugging before i went to uni, i made all the rugs for my room aat college, not sure i would have the time now