Gift of Judy Donovan, June 2021

Rugs can present some unique weaving challenges. They can be rustic, elegant, or just plain fun, but they also have to be, well, rugged. In this video, filmed on location at The Mannings Handweaving School in rural Pennsylvania, Tom Knisely explains how to weave a good rug.
- features to look for in a rug loom
- rug shuttles, temples, and other equipment that makes rug weaving more successful and easier on the weaver.
- choosing and preparing materials for rug weaving
- dozens of tips for weaving rep, rag, and bound weaving rugs
- braids, fringes, binding, and other finishing techniques
From fibers to finishing, Tom explains everything you need to know to successfully and comfortably weave attractive, sturdy rugs you'll delight in having underfoot.
2 discs. Disc 1, 77 minutes. Disc 2, 114 minutes.