Elspeth Jackson's second book "Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners" covers eight different techniques of rag rug making from across the world, all of which are easy to learn and hard to put down. Starting with general techniques that are useful for any budding rag rugger – deconstructing clothing, how to cut your strips quick...
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Absolutely fabulous way to produce beautiful (and useful) items. Have used the peg loom twice (experiments!) and am contemplating a hearth rug. The book is very well produced, good quality paper and photography. The tutorial videos on the website are some of the best I’ve seen anywhere.
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Deborah · August 6, 2026
Absolutely LOVE it. Have done two test pieces to familiarise myself and am about to embark on a proper bedside rug for my daughter.
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Deborah · August 10, 2026
Rag rug book for beginners
Have not had time to really settle down and fully engage with information.
I am waiting until the Autumn to look at rag rugging again
A quick overview had easy to understand information about rag rugging .
I want to try another way to make rugs with the lovely balls of wool I have purchased.