Sam Berry
of Ragberry Designs says...
... "Almost
everything about our society these days is 'throwaway' which is why rag rugs
inspire me so much. To take an otherwise discarded, useless item and turn it
into something useful and beautiful is truly a wonderful feeling, which is why I
will only use recycled wools and cottons etc. working on a frame with a speed
shuttle or on my lap with a clippy.
Most of every waking day is now spent sketching ideas, dying fabrics, and
creating rugs and wall hangings which is limited only by imagination..."
Rag rug making is an exciting way to turn recycled fabrics into colourful,
functional and hard wearing floor coverings. These one day workshops cover all
of the basic skills you will need to make an original rag rug of your own.
Each workshop covers one of the following techniques:
4 The
proddy technique to make a traditional clippy mat
4 How
to make a looped pile using a shuttle hook or rug hook
4 Making
braided mats and seat runners
and includes information to help you with:
4 Basic
design
4 Fabric
preparation
4 Edging
and backing
Sam will be offering courses at The Modern Sewing Centre later this year.
If you wish to find out more, either telephone
the shop on 01905 24940
or email us with your details at info@modernsewingcentre.co.uk
