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Rug Weaving Wedge Weave, Rags and Loopers by Maggie Aguirre The first part of the program will touch on rag rugs, different ways to join and most importantly, how to make a rug heavy and sturdy enough to remain flat on the floor. Will also go through rugs made with loopers and give ideas to make your own loopers. Then we will have a mini workshop on the Navajo tapestry technique called "wedge weave", also known as "Pulled Warp Weave" which is weaving on the diagonal. You will be doing the traditional way and how to change to a more contemporary look. You will need to bring-- -table loom, tapestry loom, sterilite lid (shoe box or bigger)or picture frame warped at 5 ends/inch with cotton carpet warp or something similar. The width of warp should be minimum of 6" or more. Twine across the bottom edge for an evenly spaced warp. -minimum of 3 colors of single ply wool in similar size. If bringing 2 ply wool, check if you can break it by pulling it apart, which is better than cutting. -Hand beater or dinner fork -scissors -tapestry needle if you are bringing a flat warped board for your loom This is quite easy, fun and you will get wonderful results you can use in rugs or wall hangings. I encourage you to bring supplies, because you learn by doing-------------NOT WATCHING!!!!!!!!!!! Any questions, give me a call 951-325-8116 |