Favorite Rag Rugs

Creating rag rugs has enthralled weavers for over a century. Now you, too, can recycle your favorite fabrics and transform them into unique rugs that will bring a striking personal touch to every room in your home. From stripes, checks, and rosettes to mosaic, twists, and diamond twill; from soft to sturdy, and subtle to statement-making, Tina Ignell's superb selection of rag rugs provides you a wealth of inspiration, conveniently paired with practical instruction. Inside, find:

- Six technique-based sections with 45 designs by 20 professional weavers

- Charts, illustrations, and color photos of finished projects

- Creative use of unusual materials, like lambskin, straw, and leather

- Specialty patterns, such as a round rug and a runner for a spiral staircase

- Instructions for finishing, including fringed and woven edges

- A bonus section of five different rugs woven on the same warp

- Resources and supplier contact information