Rugging with Julie

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We will be in Branson at Silver Dollar City from September 11 through October 25th. Stop by and see us, if possible. It's our 9th year there. If you place an order, be patient. We will be home every Monday to fill orders. Video Special(VHS only) $15.00 (While they last) Being a rug maker is an easy hobby, and I can teach you how. My pattern and video or DVD with the practice start is all that you need. Getting the material already cut and color co-ordinated is so easy and cheap. The toothbrush rug is the best and easiest to make. Order on line or call the 800 number and talk directly to Julie. I have "Frequently Asked Questions" on the Bulletin Board. Check it out!!

I taught Kaylee to rug last year. She stops by my booth to practice again.

It was always busy in our booth. Everyone wanted a few minutes on our practice rugs, especially the little ones.


It's very helpful when one learns and helps another. Shannon is in 8th grade and spent some time helping others in our booth.

While visiting Mom in Illinois, Prairieview Nursing Home, I taught
residents and employees how to rug. It's good to keep your hands moving!

Julie is posing with some of Silver Dollar City's favorites, Shorty (7feet
tall), and Terry Sanders, disguised as an old lady, in his 25th year of
entertaining folks.

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This rug is 40" by 90" and weighs 12 pounds. The fabric to make it costs $36.00 and it takes many hours and is not the easiest rug to make. Made by Julie, 2005	This rug is 24" by 36" and takes 3 pounds of material and about 10 hours. Material costs $9.00 and finished rug costs $47.00

	Wayne has the needle in his mouth because he's adding on more material. Toward the end it took over an hour to get around the rug once.
	Wayne made this 6 1/2' by 7 1/2' rug in 3 months. It weighs 24 pounds, which is $72 in material. It's in our living room.

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Grandchildren, Olivia, 6, and Jonathon, 11, learned to rug in the motorhome
when Grandma was visiting in Spring Grove, Illinois.


We are working in our booth at Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri.

 

Wayne and I received this trophy for 'Craftsman of the Year' at Silver
Dollar City, 2004. You know we are so proud of that!

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Scandinavian Loop Weaving & Kits

The idea of "Scandinavian Loop Weaving" began long before America. In the Scandinavian countries, they made mittens and strainers. After migrating to America, rugs were needed for cold floors. Some wise woman adapted the pattern to her needs. She also kept her kids busy making rugs. Many older men tell the story of how they helped their mothers with this.

Another name for this is the "toothbrush rug". As civilization progressed, the needle was no longer made of bone or wood. Instead the bristles of a toothbrush were cut off and the handle whittled to a point.

We no longer make toothbrush needles, but have hand-crafted wooden needles made of walnut, oak, cedar sassafras or basswood. All needles are guaranteed, just send it back if you have any problems.

There are many projects you can make with Scandinavian Loop Weaving:

Rugs Baskets Wall hangings Cat beds

Coasters Casserole carriers Toilet seat covers And much more...

We give rug classes and demonstrations. A good way to start at home is with the "rug making kits" or "Seasonal Special".

 

Friends and Favorite Links
101 Sewing Links
Crafts Fair Online
Craft Emporium, Arts and Crafts
Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Kaye Wood's Quilting and Sewing HandmadeCatalog.com
Belinda Gail Sings

Fat Quarter Shop
"Specializing in fat quarter bundles for the quilting enthusiast."
HomeMadeInAmerica.Com
"American Hands creating products for Today's Enjoyment and Tomorrow's Keepsakes"