Rug Peg Loom

Basically a peg loom is a very cheap way of reusing old material.
Rug peg loom. Gneiss rugs are sumptuous handmade rugs. Selvedge is the strips of material naturally cut off the loom in the tweed weaving industry. A peg loom makes it possible to weave square or rectangular rag rugs quickly and with relatively little effort. These easy to build looms will enable you to make colourful rag rugs from unwanted clothes or material.
Thus making the rugs upcycled sustainable and eco friendly. How to build a peg loom and make rag rugs. What you will need. String or thread is threaded through the holes in the loom pegs then pulled taught and the rags are woven in among the strings.
An easy to complete relaxing project for the whole family. How to make the loom. The loom in this project will make a 2 foot wide rag rug. I know that this is the very basics of peg looming and that you can get really fancy with patterns and finishing.
Recycle your shameful old bedding or linen to create this homemade old fashioned rug. If you have any tips please let me know as this is a craft that i think i ll be trying again. The rugs are made from the very highest quality wool selvedge and handwoven on a peg loom. See more ideas about peg loom loom weaving weaving.
What is a peg loom rag rug. It is perfect as you can pick it up and put down completed within a few hours.