How Do You Make A Braid Rug?
Braid rugs, also known as rag rugs or colonial braided rugs, have been a cherished folk art for many generations. Although visually ornate, they are not difficult to make, and with time and practice, many patterns can be designed. In modern times, the way this type of craft recycles old cloth has added to its appeal. These rugs, when properly constructed, are fully reversible, and very durable. They will stand up to many years of household use and still remain easy to clean and maintain. Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4743109/107414_Full.jpg’); }); Gather fabric from an array of old clothing such as cotton, corduroy and denim in complementary, but not necessarily matching, colors. Step 2 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep2 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4743109/107416_Full.jpg’); }); Cut long strips, a