Since many of you have asked questions about, and/or expressed interest in the rug I've been braiding, I contacted Ilka White in Australia to ask when she might again be offering a virtual workshop - Braided Rag Rugs.
After exchanging a couple emails, she let me know that she has scheduled one! I'm letting you know here, and you will find more information on Ilka's website.
Braided Rag RugsSaturday 18 April and Sunday 19 AprilClass time on both days: 5-8pm (EDT) That's Florida timeIf you're in another time zone, check yours HERE.Cost for early-birds is $120 AUD (currently $80 USD) or $130 AUD ($87 USD) after Jan 24Register by Saturday, January 24 to receive the early-bird discount.
I'm thinking to take Ilka's class again, as a refresher, since learning in November 2021. Though, I'm still quite pleased with what I'm seeing in my rug - color!
At 33" X 42" now, progress is slow. The larger it gets, the longer it takes to see growth. But I'm committed to continuing, making it large enough to suit the seating area of our recently-enclosed and tiled lanai floor., as well as use-up all the clothing and home dec items I've collected.
The first rug I made in Ilka's class was round, and included quilting cottons.
I won't do that again! I quickly learned that $12 a yard quilting cotton (especially colors I love) is too precious to put into a rug. These days I'm inclined to use cast-off clothing like a $6 XXL t-shirt, or large tablecloth, or flat sheet from Goodwill. Even better is using my own stained and hole-y t-tops.
The other rugs I made were oval-shaped, though this one is more egg-shaped. I made it for a friend using the home dec fabrics she sent me. I learned through experience that braiding an oval shape can be a little more challenging to get to lay flat, but I've conquered that difficulty.
I hope I've enticed you to consider registering for Ilka's class. I can attest that she's a fabulous instructor - one of the best I've ever learned from.
It would be fun to see you there! Linda
Thank you for all the information.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the informaton and the tips. Greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI was excited to see that she is holding an online class. . .will register soon!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteYour rugs are beautiful. Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteHi... You have tried so many different textile projects. Have you tried Manx quilts? I find it intriguing akin to a pineapple paper pieced square meets kawandi in a hand sewn log cabin pattern. It's fun to learn how in 1820's the Isle of Man women determined size of foundation square/center square/and width of strips.
ReplyDeleteHello Anonymous. Thanks for pointing me to something new to me. I have NOT heard of Manx quilts, and did a Google search. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteYour rungs are beautiful and I appreciate the class info!
ReplyDeleteThese rugs always remind me of my dear mother-in-law who did rag weaving. Wish we had some of her work now that she's gone.
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