Wool Rug Braiding: With a Contemporary Flair

Get ready to braid a wool rug with an expert, Barbara Fisher. The supplies needed include normal tools a sewer has around the house. Then follow her step-by-step braiding instructions to learn the process and two techniques for making large or small rugs of any shape or color. Patterns are provided for a variety of styles. Once you have mastered the techniques, you can choose your project. A quick one you can complete in a few hours is a pair of Ruggies*TM slippers, made like a tiny wool rug! Try it. Be creative with a practical and colorful gift or a large and warm accent for any room.

Barbara Fisher has made thousands of braided rugs and taught hundreds of students. Janet Fitzgerald is Barbara’s daughter and admirer. Together they share Barbara’s secrets to perpetuate this fun, rewarding, and practical craft. They live in Massachusetts.