If you are interested in latch-hooked or cross-stitched rugs, “Magic Carpets – 30 Easy to Make Rug Designs”, written by Melinda Coss and Sylvie Soudan in 1989, is a good informational book.

Want to spend more time making rugs? Having a dedicated space and getting organized will help. Work and storage space requirements will be as unique as the rugs you make.

Instructions for knitting a rug using plastic bags.

Instructions for crocheting a rug using plastic bags.

Letting go of things you no longer use or need will give you more space to do the things you really enjoy – like rugmaking.

Organizing your supplies in one space and having frequently used items easily accessible will allow you to spend more time working on your projects.

Floorcloths are inexpensive, easy to make and a great way to recycle some of that old paint and polyurethane you may have left over from home improvement projects!

Tips for Tearing Fabrics and Quick Cutting Tips 1-3.

Instructions for sewing a diagonal and straight join. Sewing can be done with or without a sewing machine, using matching thread.

Instructions for joining fabric strips - No sewing required!