A rosepath rag rug puts beauty under our toes. Strange? Yes, strangely wonderful. Let’s fill our homes with handmade goodies. Let’s make smiles happen in every corner. Let’s be different and make a difference. Live with beauty underfoot.
Three of these rugs have already gone to their new homes. (See Tied Up in Knots.) The remaining three rugs bring outdoor garden beauty indoors.
Come with me now to review the process of making these six rosepath rag rugs.
As Shelter in Place becomes a necessity for many, consider these words of encouragement from the book of Psalms: For He [the Lord] will conceal me in His shelter in the day of adversity. Psalm 27:5a
May you have smiles in every corner of your home.
Peace,
Karen
They are beautiful!
Be well, Karen!
Hi Beth, Thank you so much!
Keep in health and well-being.
Karen
Thanks
Hi Nannette, Hugs to you.
Karen
Ohhhhhhhhhhh my dearest! I so enjoyed your video! Thank you for sharing the journey accompanied with lovely music. You are dear and precious and it reflects in all you life and that which you create!
Much love to you…so near and yet so far…Charlotte
Dear Charlotte, You are such an encourager. Thank you! It won’t be long and we’ll be able to hug in person again.
Love,
Karen
Absolutely beautiful rugs!! Such soothing music. I was wondering how wide your fabric strips were.
Thank you.
Hi Angela, I’m glad you like the rugs! The music is courtesy of Apple photos, where I create the slideshow.
I cut my fabric strips 3/4″ (2cm). The hem area strips are half that size – 1cm. This is what I have found to be the norm in most of the Swedish rag rug books I’ve seen.
Thanks,
Karen
I am going to make a rosepath rag rug. I have linen for the warp and rug strips that I plan to do for some color in the rug. Can you share what sett was used for the rugs. And did you use s tabby in between each pattern weft? This is a new pattern for me and I want to get all the info right.
Thank you for any help.
Margaret
Hi Margaret, Hooray for your rosepath rag rug endeavor!
My sett is 8 epi for the rag rugs. Yes, I used tabby in between each pattern weft, except for one rug that was pattern only, with no tabby. I predict you will have a great time weaving your rug.
Let me know if you have any more questions I can help you with. You can always reach me through the “Get in Touch” tab at the top of the webpage.
Happy weaving,
Karen
Your rugs are beautiful, Karen! Stay healthy and keep weaving.
Hi D’Anne, It is sweet to hear from you. Thank you for the kind compliment.
Keep in health, my friend,
Karen
Hi Karen please translate plattvav for me, when I googled it your name popped up with an example, it looks like monksbelt but I am not sure that is correct.
Hi Marlene, You must be referring to plattväv towels that I made a while back. I don’t know about translating it, except I think platt means flat, so flat weave??
I’m not an expert, except for my own limited experience with plattväv and monksbelt. They are very similar, both would be considered overshot weaves because they have pattern weft with tabby in between. Monksbelt usually has two pattern treadles, whereas plattväv has only one pattern treadle (at least in the plattväv I have woven.)
I hope that helps.
Happy weaving,
Karen
Thank you! It does help a bit. I miss my German weaving mentor Waltraud quite a lot, she helped me with translations.
Marlene, I understand how difficult it is when you miss someone so helpful.
Karen
Another comforting passage is Psalm 91, especially verses 3-7. In uncertain times our Father God is our refuge and solid rock.
God Bless!
Hi Lyna, Thank you for sharing. Yes, indeed, the Lord is our refuge and solid rock, especially in times like now.
Blessings,
Karen
Beautiful. You and Steve stay safe I’m praying I don’t run out of thread for quilt making. I may try and call later in the week
Hi Cynthia, Thank you! Oh yes, thread for quilt making is very important–essential, right?
We look forward to hearing from you,
Karen
Gorgeous! You’ve inspired me to think about making a few rag rugs for my new home.
Stay safe and healthy in these troubling times.
Hi Sandy, Thank you! I do hope it works out for you to make some rag rugs for your new home. It’s a wonderful way to personalize your space.
Keep in health and blessings,
Karen