A frame loom was the perfect option.
How to make a frame loom for rugs.
Mar 8 2017 rag rugs are not only cheap and easy to make they are also beautiful and practical.
The framing pieces are large and the large ratchet handles make turning the beams and tightening the tension much easier.
They are portable and easy to warp then begin weaving on.
She wanted to be able to weave while sitting in her favorite chair with one end of the loom in her lap and the midpoint of the loom suspended on a simple stand which would allow her work on one half of the rug at a time and to switch ends as needed.
Build a sturdy frame to keep your needlework projects easy to manage while you work with them.
Rug loom frames the traditional handloom frame is tall strong easy to assemble comfortable for weaving comfortable for threading and deep enough to give better results.
When i started weaving i wanted a simple loom that wouldn t cost too much.
It really is just that simple.
I got this frame from a garage sale i ve also gotten them from the local thrift store.
There are a few ways to use a frame loom but i found that the easiest way was to warp the yarn directly on the frame.
By lost i mean using the frames for looms.
The goal is to build a frame to keep your underlying fabric taut while you hook or weave the rug that you are creating.
Ok first thank you for faving my rug and second i am glad that you are interested in making these rugs it seems to be a lost art.
Making rugs on a simple loom makes it even easier and this loom is also easy to build from our downloadable plans.
Sheri asked me to make her a simple stand for one of her rug looms.