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I’m a little old man interested in arts and crafts. Worked as a blacksmith and woodwright but slowing down. Fiber arts interests me and I’ve been making rag rugs, as well as, felting and needle art. I know of four other techniques for making rag rugs and I like ant to say I like this method and will try it. Thank you for sharing.
I love that you're switching to a new creative outlet ~ I'm in my 50's and have crocheted/ knitted for 40 years... nerve damage & arthritis have begun to make both difficult. So, I'm enjoying a few different crafts that don't require so mu
I believe in you!!!
I like this method
I like this method
This is also known as a toothbrush rug, the British made them after WW2 because of a lack of materials, any cloth that was to worn out such as dresses shirts bed sheets are the easiest to tear up into strips. The reason why they were called a toothbrush rug, back then they could buy toothbrushes that the brush part was cut off and filled down into a rounded point and there you have your rug needle. I make my own out of wood, but there are other channels that will explain this type of rug making and they sometimes have needle they make for sale. I just want to share what I've learned so far. I'm in the states, and its known locally as Amish rag rug if you look up these 2 names you will learn much more about it. Its known as one of the oldest known ways to make cloth, dating back to the Vikings and older than that the ancients Egyptians had cloth made with this technique, which was found in the burial crypts. I'm trying to find the channel that demo the technique, the first one I seen was with a Norwegian a lady, she was using a fine yard to work around her thumb and fingers to make a sock, I can't find that video But, I've found a channel with the Egyptian weaving :) name of channel is "LET ME KNOW" look up " A 1,700 year old sock was unearthed in a dump, and experts are unraveling it..." so at the 8:09 min mark it will give the name, but with my google CC it spelled it out as (now bending). I love to study techniques. I've found that looking at different cultures we all have so many things that we all know and do, that goes back 1000's of years how cool is that. OOO I found another channel, V S look up (Needlebinding a pair of socks) she is using the same kind of needle I make for myself, its easy to whittle one out of a tree branch or a scrap piece of wood, I use my needle's to make rugs. Hope this gives you ideals that are not just for rugs :) Have fun.
We are Iroquoian indigenous people's and we used hemp fibers from the male plant that's not medicinal to make long shirts Tuscarora means shirt wearers for summer and deer hides for winter. My grandmother got us little looms where we made pot holders from strips of cloth. And we made small baskets that we sold for a quarter when I was 8. My grandmother had a rag rug and made quilts from squares. I crocheted until my thumbs got too weak- medical disorders from their biological warfare agent's used in us- now I want to make these. I love Amish quilts. We also had women making quilts but my Grandmas were different when her hands got worse. She would embroidery pillow cases and started putting one side stitched the other one big piece over the material padding. She would use a big needle with that yarn to make a stitch holding both sides together. They are beautiful and so warm. I have one quilt from both my Iroquoian grandmother's. She was a medicine woman while my grandfather made corn cob pipes and cane flutes for us. I'm very proud of my ancestors and teach our culture.
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Invaluable, enjoyable, and wonderful information!! I'm a history buff and love all that you share it! Been trying to remember why they were called toothbrush rugs lol. Use what you have and waste nothing. As the Native Americans say take what you need and leave the rest so everybody has some. Thank you so much! Greetings from a Western North Carolina native and resident (of UK descent) of the lush green Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, US... a lifelong anglophile, part Cherokee, who lifelong misses UK ❤
@@marilyndreamwalkermejorado1208 Same to you as what I said to the lady in my comment above. I feel for you and I hugely get what you're saying, chemical agents and such abuses. I won't share words about that here, those who know, know. Glad you shared that here, people need to know more openly about those happenings. May your people have strength, and hold your traditions and heart always. No matter what may come.
I want to use old t-shirts to make a comfy rug for my aging dog to help her navigate my slippery wood floors. This is exactly what i needed!
Your voice is so pleasant. It does not create stress for newbies
Very easy and hassle free. I loved this ingenious style of joining the strips instead of stitching them. I used a nappy pin instead of the tool used by you. Got the idea from another video I had watched. Works equally well.
Thanks for these! I'm doing them to teach my 7 yo daughter who *loves* art and crafts. I'm enjoying learning this stuff with her as well.
Every few months I watch this video--and I think I have time this week to actually start a little rustic rag rug. These are so hygge! I love this style of rug! :) Thanks so much for the tutorial!!!!
I LOVED watching Nancy's Notions back in the day! My mother taught me how to sew (hand and machine) and how to use patterns as well as free-form to make much of my own clothing. Watching Nancy introduced me to many tips that made my sewing easier, as well as new craft ideas. - Clear instructions, easy to follow presentation along with not presuming that everyone is an expert while NOT being condescending.... that was Nancy at her best, and that is well-echoed here. Thank you!
What a great project so many possibilities! Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
What thrill to find what looks like a unique new idea. No sewing, no loom, no crochet hook or knitting needles. I can't wait to try!
Thanks for the video, bloopers and all! Let's keep Nancy's spirit alive!
She was a wonderful teacher. I hope we can continue learning from what work she left us. Thank you Nancy, God bless you!
Hi Munirah Bakar, Glad you enjoyed the video and the bloopers! We do believe in keeping her spirit alive in all we do here a Nancy's Notions. Thank you for your wonderful comments.:)
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Fantastic! I hate just throwing stuff out, and I have a few sheets that have reached the end of their useful lives as sheets. I think I'll try using them to make floor mats.
Nice, clear, concise tutorial. Great production without too much boring talk. Didn’t have to forward ahead to get the idea. Thank you!
Like you, I, too don’t like the “chatty” KZhead videos - wasting time and saying nothing. This woman’s video , on the other hand, was worth watching.
Very clear tutorial for any sewing newbie like me.Looks very doable for me.Thanks for sharing!!!
So easy! Great explanation. Thank you this was so easy to understand. I have tons of scrap fabric and I need rugs. Definitely making these. Happy crafting from Dee in NM
This is great! Your demonstration is so easy to follow.
I love this technique! I could do this sitting in my chair! ❤️
This is the one I'm going to use to make my rugs! I have scoured KZhead and this is the ticket! Thankyou so much for your easy to follow instructions.
Thank you for a quick and clear into to this technique- the bloopers were fun to watch too- gives us a peak at the process of putting these videos together.
Thanks Juanita! Glad you enjoy the video and the bloopers.:) Thanks for the watching and commenting.
This is very helpful! I need to make a square rug for my basement and this seems very easy to follow.
Thank You for sharing! Woth your simple instructions, I look forward to trying it myself!
Very clear and helpful video for the rag rug process. Your explanation of how to make this is the clearest I’ve found on KZhead. BTW, I think you are a fabulous addition to the new Nancy’s Notions staff and team, bringing that site into the 21st century. Your soft, mellow voice is peaceful to listen to as I learn. I think you’re a wonderful addition to that website. Thank you very much!
Is heavy denim hard to work with? I would love to make a rug out of my husbands coveralls. He passed away and I just hate throwing all of his coveralls away. He wore them all of the time as he was a big man. It would be nice to give the kids each a smaller rug for their apt.s
Annie Pierson you would have to get into the swing of the thickness, but it would work. My grandmother made a braided rug from my granddads overalls.
You don’t have to use the same fabric on base as knots. You can get a toothbrush rug tool, a loop, or hole on eBay.
You can cut the overalls into thin strips and use them as the anchoring strip. There are many videos available on how to make rugs and mats out of old denim.
What sizes would you cut the denim into?? I’ve got jeans from my mom and dad I don’t want to donate or throw away
@@ldryland how wide did your grandma make the stripes of denim I’m trying to do the same but I chrocheted a rug for my friend and it was kinda hard
Really nice and clear demo. It answered a lot of questions I had will definitely give this a go. Thank you
I love this. It looks easy and relaxing, and seems like it works up quickly.
Nancy's notion' s, easiest, coolest, neatest & prettiest rag rug making tutorial I have Ever seen! Got to try!
I love the video. Does the running strip always stay hidden? If so couldn't you use most any fabric for the running strip and use your more colorful pieces for the "body" of the rug?
I love this! I am looking forward to making mats for my bathroom and a rug by my bed!
Love it! Clear, easy to follow and inspiring. Clever using the mat's handle to anchor your rug...Thank you!
Hi Marge, Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)
Thanks for the tutorial! I have wanted to make rag rugs for a while!
I like the idea of making a coaster. I had made a rug in a similar manner and found it took a long time to dry after washing it, so I think that this is more practical- at least for me. I find this exact method easier to do than the rug I had made as well.
Fantastic I will definitely give this a try, I want to make a few rugs , to help Keep the lounge carpet clean near the entrance , and also I can pop them in the wash machine for easy cleaning, now I have said it, it sounds like a lot of work so I best get started. Thank you 😊 for the inspiration.
You really do explain the steps Clearly, thank you.🙋♀️🇨🇦
This is so cool!!! Thank you for teaching us!!
I'm sure this will be so much better on my hands! I made some rugs, using flannel bought from a thrift store. So I'm willing to try this method. Thanks for showing us how to do it.
Absolutely fabulous!
Great product. I love it!
thank you for this video!!! it is helping me a ton and i need a long rectangle rug and this is helping me to see how to do it. you are great at explaining it :)
LOVE this! Batiques are always make such beautiful projects. Thank you for this tutorial!!
Thank you! You are an excellent teacher!
I so glad you made this toothbrush rug. I’m making a flag wall hanging but didn’t like the holes look I was getting with crochet. Great teacher, thanks.
Great video! I can't wait to get started!
I do raffia weaving and this as great for flat pieces, very similar to how I was taught and easy to translate in different media, cheers.
What a cute little rag rug mat you made. 😊 Thanks for the video and instructions.😊
Very simple and clean. I really want to make an antique rag rug like my grandmother had. I can't crochet due to losing dexterity in my thumbs. This will take its place. Thank you for the tutorial. 🤗💞
Nice, quiet voice. Precise instructions.
Iike the cinematography 4 screen splitting! Great teaching! I have watched many of these videos and having a hard time focusing. There are a few styles out there! Good tips! Thank you Maria! Beautiful job on your rug!
Crocheter here, the end result really puts me in mind of my double crochet stash busters made from leftover yarn.
Thanks for showing this method of making a simple rug and I agree the demonstration was at a good speed for me to follow along and take notes.
Wow I’ll have to try this little rug
Thank you I like your videos yes I would love to see more rugs and yes let's keep Nancy spirts alive
Great video. Going to try your method.
Love your pattern, I have to try it some day. Thanks so much Nancy.
Hi Leah, glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching
I really liked this video-very clear instructions thanks
Thank you for showing this to us.
Legal, fácil de entender! Obrigada!❤
First time watching this video and you have motivated me to want to do this project.
Could this work with denim old jeans cut up
Love this thank you. Can't wait to try it.
I have a bunch of scraps of fabric that I was wondering what to do with- definitely going to give this a go!
Hi PoiPoi Party, That's wonderful! We are so glad we could inspire you :) Thanks for watching!
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That is so pretty and cool ! Thank you for making this video. Liked and subscribed!
I was waiting to see the use of this tool, now I know what to do.Thankyou so much.
Hi Kaniz Khan, That's wonderful! We are so glad the video has been helpful. Thank YOU so much for watching! :)
What IS this tool? I went to linked site but only found 'kits' for different types of projects (mostly sewing)
@@conniestone6251 I have a similar tool, used for the same purpose. I couldn't find anywhere to buy one, so decided to make one. It's essentially a needle, as used in sewing, only bigger and blunt. Mine is made from the handle of a toothbrush. We (royal "we" that is, my husband) cut off the head of an old toothbrush, smoothed it down, and drilled three small holes in the end which were then joined to make more of a slot. I've used it to make a heavy duty rug, with thick strips of fabric, as well as more delicate work. Make the slot big enough for easy threading, but not so big that it weakens the handle. Once you have a couple of rows done, you can take it anywhere. I make things while being driven on long trips. When it's my turn to drive, I don't even have to get to the end of a row before putting it in the bag. Have fun!
I made a fleece blanket with fringes and I bought two of the same and made a rug. I like the way you tied them together. I will try to do a rag rug again. Thanks
Thank you for sharing this is so very lovely and I sure will give it a try 👍
I love the bloopers at end of the video 😄👍🏻
This was fun to watch! I feel like I could give this a try!
Love the great rug -- mug sample shown.... beautiful 😂
This looks great and yet so simple 🧡
When I was a child my great, great Aunt used old clothes cut into strips to make rugs. She used a crochet hook to make them. They were great and easy and lasted for several generations.
Thank you so much it was easy to follow ,will be starting one.sharing knowledge is such a beautiful way of making the world into a community.keep it up and continue to share your blessing.
Hi Claudia, What a wonderful way to explain what we are trying to do hear on our KZhead channel! Thank you so much for being apart of our community! :)
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Easy and looks nice.Great tutorial.Thanks
That was interesting to watch. I've been making rag rugs for years, mostly with old sheets, but by crocheting with a large crochet hook. I'll have to give this method a try.
Thank you for going at my speed, and for making it so easy to understand! Hope my mug rug turns out great!!
Hi Margie, I'm sure yours will turn out great too! Just go slow for the first one and pay attention to the size of your knots as you are going along the row. Thanks for watching! :) --Laura from NN
Hi. I'm so in love with your work. Thank you for the lovely video.
Oh this is lovely! Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you. Can’t wait to make one of these
I really enjoyed your video.
Loved this!
Nance, you crafty bastard, you've done it again 😘
She's incredible!
Thanks for posting this. Ill wish for a tool like that next Christmas.
Can’t wait to get started!
I just discovered you. Love this project. I just became a new subbie.
I love this and I was not sure about the colors at first but I really like it all together and done love it. Thanks I am going to try this
Great instructions...thank you!
Your color choices were beautifully picked and look amazing!! ☕️💖🌟💝💞 Thanks so much!!
Thanks Grammy Pam, glad you liked the video and fabric choices! :)
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So awesome! Rag rug!
I enjoyed it! Thank you! I want to try it!
Thank you for making this video.
O idee foarte bună! Mulțumesc! S-auzim numai de bine
I am going to have a go at your rag rug, thank you for your video
Your explanation was very clear ! thx
Thanks that is beautiful!
Soo creative. Thank you
Thank!!! An interesting way to weave.
I have been looking for a no sew rag rug and I love this, thank you for sharing. How would you do a half circle rug?
Wonderful use of left over bits of fabric
your video is the best and clearest and easy to follow, thanks!
Thank you I love doing stuff like that they make great gifts as well thank you again
Thanks for sharing your art. I like it...
I'm doing this rn with old t shirts. Best video. I made her tool out of plastic and tape and it is working awesome 👌👽👌
What did you make the tool out of
Very nice. Going to try and make a rug for my kitchen floor. Thank u.
Wow ma’am you’ve just made my life sooo much easier thank you 🙏