The Rag Rug Handbook

by Janet Meany, Paula Pfaff, Paula Plaff

Book Overview

This classic book has everything a weaver needs to know about weaving rag rugs, from basic information to drafts for 20 traditional two- and four-shaft patterns. Topics include materials, rag... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883010284
• ISBN13: 9781883010287
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Interweave Press
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.2" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Rag Rug Handbook

I love this book because it's hard to remember all the steps to weaving when it takes so long to accomplish any project, and this book has all the stuff I need. It's a resource for my "library" for frequent reference.

Rag Rug Handbook: Revised Edition by Janet Meany et al

This book is an ABSOLUTE MUST for a rag rug weaver. It is the best book I've found yet that describes not only the art of weaving rag rugs but also tries to give an historical account of looms that were made. I used this book as a reference when I bought an used loom. Since the labeling was missing on the loom, the previous owner could not identify what kind of loom she was selling. I was able to not only identify the loom, but I knew from this book that the type of loom I bought was appropriate for rag rug weaving. If you want to learn rag rug weaving, this is the book to get!

Excellent for beginner to advanced!

Paula and Janet did well with this book. I am a novice rug weaver and found the directions to be easy to follow and the results pleasing. Definitely buy this book if you're looking for something on weaving rag rugs!

The One Book A Weaver Should Own

I am definitely a novice weaver. This book spells everything out very clearly, from A to Z. Plus, short history of many of the manufacturers. The patterns included will take you from simple to challenging. I have other weaving books, but this one is the one I refer to the most. If you only buy one rag rug handbook, I recommend Janet Meany and Paula Pfaff's book.

The best of its kind.

The Rag Rug Handbook is a must for any rug weaver. Beginner rug weavers and experienced will find this book useful and interesting. The listing of looms in the back gives a short history of each loom and the illustrations are most useful for identification or assembly (if your loom happens to be in pieces). Pictured in color are beautiful rugs using different weaving techniques with very complete instructions. Having trouble with your rugs - this is the book that will give you answers. Donna