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Post by maeve on Jan 5, 2012 20:56:39 GMT
Here's a new project I'll be working on as time allows. I found a handmade braided rug at a local antiques & junk group shop, and brought it home for $10. The lacing has come undone, so a friend and I are removing all of the old lacing and I'll be re-lacing the rug. Once the old lacing is out of it, I'll coil the bulk of the braid into a large basket and do most of the work on top of a small table. As it grows, I'll likely just sit on the floor to sew. Attachments:
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Post by maeve on Jan 5, 2012 21:07:49 GMT
In the beginning... Attachments:
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Post by ragdall on Jan 6, 2012 10:46:02 GMT
It's very pretty, Maeve. It looks like a big job but I expect there won't be a deadline?
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Post by maeve on Jan 6, 2012 11:37:02 GMT
It is pretty, isn't it. Someone worked hard to use a pleasing mix of colors. No deadline, as you surmised; but the sooner it's rejoined into a rug the sooner it can cover some of the plywood subflooring.
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Post by sandrainsydney on Jan 6, 2012 23:29:59 GMT
jewel-like colours - it will be fun recreating it & lovely to walk on in bare feet
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Post by maeve on Jan 7, 2012 17:03:23 GMT
You made me laugh, Sandra. How did you know I'm barefoot most of the time?
I've unsewn about half of the rug.
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Post by jennieg on Jan 7, 2012 21:02:09 GMT
Lovely warm colours! The needle intrigues me, I have never seen one like it - is it specially for sewing braided rugs?
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Post by maeve on Jan 7, 2012 22:38:28 GMT
Yes, Jennie. It's called a "Braidkin", as opposed to a bodkin! Two holes through which the lacing is threaded, and a slight bend near the blunt tip. I'm using linen lacing.
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Post by maeve on Jan 8, 2012 3:11:43 GMT
All unlaced and coiled in and on a box. Attachments:
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Post by sandrainsydney on Jan 8, 2012 6:14:14 GMT
so pretty
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Post by ragdall on Jan 11, 2012 4:35:45 GMT
All unlaced and coiled in and on a box. It's so pretty, even coiled like that. I love the colours. At the rate you're going you'll have it finished and on the floor in no time .
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Post by maryinkentucky on Jan 13, 2012 3:56:13 GMT
Reminds me of when my grandmother made braided rugs. I haven't seen that done in years.
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Post by maeve on Jan 13, 2012 18:11:21 GMT
There are still a fair number of braided rug makers here in New England, Mary. Hooked rugs, too; I have a big one some dear lady began some years ago. My job is to finish it once we bring it in from storage.
Snow, sleet, and freezing rain yesterday and today. As soon as the telephone technician finishes our new telephone line in the house (yippee!) I'll get back to work on the lacing...or take a nap.
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Post by Joan on Jan 15, 2012 5:33:57 GMT
Here's a new project I'll be working on as time allows. I found a handmade braided rug at a local antiques & junk group shop, and brought it home for $10. The lacing has come undone, so a friend and I are removing all of the old lacing and I'll be re-lacing the rug. Once the old lacing is out of it, I'll coil the bulk of the braid into a large basket and do most of the work on top of a small table. As it grows, I'll likely just sit on the floor to sew.
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Post by Joan on Jan 15, 2012 5:40:50 GMT
What a project you have taken on Maeve, I had a friend that made one from her father-in-laws old suites. It more than covered 6 card tables when done. It took her several years. It was beautiful like yours will be . Good luck. I will begin working on my rug hooking again ( how many years???) soon. Cant wait to see your finished rug. Joan
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