Rag rugs & a Father Christmas.  by happypat

Rag rugs & a Father Christmas.

So much work goes into these rag rugs that they are expensive to buy, that’s if you can find one that is!
This one was in a Women’s Institute display at a show.
My Aga is crying out for one of these rugs! 😃

Three good things:
1. I have been watching three episodes of The Crown this afternoon. We got Netflix for Christmas specially so I could watch it....started with first episode so a long way to go!
2. Two very nice B&B guests in for a family do in the the village.
3. Eating up day so more room in the fridge!
They are lovely and as you say lots of work involved in them .. It is good to see the last of the left overs ..
December 27th, 2019  
I would imagine you might get lost in a rug like this! Must just be for hanging on a wall! What a lot of work!
December 27th, 2019  
What a wonderful example of home craft so much work and dedication ! so cosy and warm on the hearth ! The WI do some wonderful home crafting !
December 27th, 2019  
@maggiemae No maggie they are generally on the floor in front of a stove or range cooker....a typical farm house kitchen rug.
December 27th, 2019  
Beautiful
December 27th, 2019  
Gorgeous rugs. Nothing was wasted in times gone by.
I'd seen the earlier episodes of The Crown last year and found it fascinating. So when I started with this series I watched three in a row!!!! The girls are highly amused!!!
Interesting reading comments on historical accuracy online. And adjusting to new actors in roles. Seeing history differently.
December 27th, 2019  
Oh this shot brought back memories. My Nanna used to make rag rugs and we had one behind the counter in our shop when I was a child. We also had one in the kitchen. Nanna was always busy making rugs for her local WI.
December 27th, 2019  
@sarah19 Yes I agree & I did find it riveting today. I think there has been some report of a bit of licence with the truth but generally I do think it’s generally correct. I have watched three episodes up to now & looking forward to the rest!
December 27th, 2019  
I remember when we use to work on making these. There is a lot of work involved. Nice memory.
December 28th, 2019  
Beautiful
December 28th, 2019  
Great colours and textures.
December 28th, 2019  
Super colours in this rug. Yes - so much work to make one.
Sounds as if your holidays are going well!
December 28th, 2019  
What a beauty
December 28th, 2019  
That’s a gorgeous rug! I think you should buy it!
December 28th, 2019  
Never seen these rugs before- so pretty!
December 28th, 2019  
@lyndamcg. Made from old clothes Lynda...you cut them into strips & hook the pieces through a sort of canvas backing.....everyone used to make them but now they are craft & expensive!
December 28th, 2019  
This is lovely!
December 28th, 2019  
Beautiful capture. At first I thought it was a sloping street covered with colourful flowers. That rug must have taken ages and lots of patience to finish.
December 28th, 2019  
Bep
Great textures and colours.
December 28th, 2019  
Boo
you will have to make yourself one!
December 28th, 2019  
Amazing illustration of the workmanship that goes into this.
December 28th, 2019  
I remember we had one by the hearth when I was a child
December 28th, 2019  
This is beautiful.
December 28th, 2019  
I LOVE this. I weave and am going to make a rag rug soon - just saving up the old clothes to cut up. Upcycling. Repurposing. Recycling.
December 29th, 2019  
@zeezee Ooh good for you Corojo....it will be a masterpiece I’m sure!
December 29th, 2019  
Beautiful colors
December 29th, 2019  
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