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Judith Browning wrote:it's time to start collecting materials
....I am long time floor loom weaver. but along with that I taught a twined rag rug class for over ten years at a local folk school and thought that it might be fun to teach an online class (for free) over the winter for anyone interested.
I thought I would post now so there is plenty of time to discuss and collect materials.....if anyone wants to give it a go we could have a work along 'class' right here at permies.
The materials that I (and my classes) use are recycled all cotton knit t'shirts but the technique can be done with woven fabrics, even blue jeans.
As soon as I get even one person who is interested, I'll start posting some of my handouts from my classes, more pictures and be ready to answer questions.
Twining is not weaving, it is a technique of fabric construction that can't be duplicated by machine and is possibly one of the oldests forms of constructed fabric. Originally done with yarns and other fibers the method was revived in the thirties and forties as a way to make rugs from recycled material. No loom, just a simple wooden frame to stretch the warp material ...a simple project, made to whatever size rug you want.