If you are new to the craft of rugmaking, an investment in a good pair of scissors will save you a lot of time and frustration.

Did you know that one of the leading causes of injuries at home is falling or tripping? Here are a few inexpensive options to help keep your rugs in place to prevent slips and falls.

If you love to knit and have been looking for a new rug pattern and a fun book to read, "Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines" has a colorful rug pattern called Kiki Mariko, knit using the Fair Isle technique and bulky wool yarn.

Some rugs are just too beautiful to walk on! Nine ways to display your work of art.

Do you dream of starting your own rugmaking business? Have you been looking for ways to earn extra income, work from home or support a charitable cause? “Craft, INC. Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business”, written by Meg Mateo Ilasco is a great resource for starting your own business.

Here are some tips for cleaning and caring for wool woven and braided rugs. Includes instructions for cleaning with snow!

"Rug Hooking for the First Time" takes you step by step through the process of preparing fabric backing, hooking directions and finishing your project. This book not only includes primitive patterns and techniques, it also encourages and provides information for designing your own rug.

"Kathleen’s Fabric Locker Hooking" written by Kathleen Carpenter focuses on using materials that are easy to find - latch hook rug canvas and cotton fabrics.

If you are interested in learning to make wool braided rugs or are looking for patterns and color plans, Norma M. Sturges book "The Braided Rug Book – Creating Your Own American Folk Art" is an excellent resource.

Using the internet has become so easy and convenient, we sometimes forget about the resources that are available at our local library.