Rug Making

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* Lacis "Schirren" Aluminum Rug Hook
A “Schirren” rug has no equal. Completely reversible, it is made from narrow strips of fabric of any length, joined together in corrugated form, so the strips stand on end. It requires only the hook and some string, requiring no frame or clamps. The “Schirren” rug hook is a 2mm x 10” long thin shaft, on which to thread and store your strips of fabric and make all the connecting stitches. A crochet hook on one end makes your joining stitches as you peel the material off, a hump near the hook end to facilitate the holding of the needle and directing the hook and a sharp point on the opposite feed end to facilitate the feeding of any fabric from denim to wool onto the hook. A removable stop on the feed end keeps the working strips in place. Hook is available in the stndard confiuration of the hook facing the hump. Hook can be specially ordered with the hook at 90 deg to the hump. Two guide books available: TRADITIONAL SHIRRED & STANDING WOOL RUGS, Diana Blake Gray (DG87) $20.00

and VP01 THE ART OF CROCHETED RUFFLE RUGS, Virginia Provo (VP01) $7.50

(LB93) $9.00

* Lacis "Schirren" Steel Rug Hook Instructions
A “Schirren” rug has no equal. Completely reversible, it is made from narrow strips of fabric of any length, joined together in corrugated form, so the strips stand on end. It requires only the hook and some string, requiring no frame or clamps. This "Schirren" hook is of revolutionay ergonomic design facilitating the manipulation of the hook while allowing the working material to flow through on to the working rug. It is a 2.5mm x 14” long thin shaft, on which to thread and store your strips of fabric and make all the connecting stitches. A crochet hook on one end makes your joining stitches as you peel the material off, a hump near the hook end facilitates the holding of the needle and directing the hook and a sharp point on the opposite feed end to facilitate the feeding of any fabric from denim to wool onto the hook. A removable stop on the feed end keeps the working strips in place. Hook is available in 2 configurations, the hook facing the hump or the hook at 90 deg to the hump, the hook facing toward you with hump facing up. Two guide books available: TRADITIONAL SHIRRED & STANDING WOOL RUGS, Diana Blake Gray (DG87) $20.00

and VP01 THE ART OF CROCHETED RUFFLE RUGS, Virginia Provo (VP01) $7.50

(LD91) $12.00

Braid Aid
The (RG007) $14.50

Braid Aid is a set of 3 standard clamps that fold your strips of fabric into a bias binding and holds it for you as you braid. For years, rug braiders have turned to Braid-Aid for high quality braiding tools. All Braid-Aid tools are constructed of tempered steel and then zinc plated for a smooth work surface. Works with strips 1.25 to 1.5 in wide. Set of 3, adjustable for finished braids of .5" to 1.5".

RG012 Braidmaster (set 3) (RG012) $12.00

* Cloth Slitter Blades For Fa23 /10 (FA27) $5.00

RG013 Cloth Slitter, #500
Comes with #4 cutter head if no size specified. Refer to Code RG014 for cutter choices (RG013) $249.00

Cloth Slitter, Cutter Head
Cutting head for Cloth Cutter #500, available in sizes ranging from 01-10 (RG014) $35.00

BN41 * Delux Rotary Cutting/Embossing Machine
A larger version of BN38. Cuts strps from 1/4" to 6", variable speed control, embossing disks. (BN41) $200.00

BN38 * Fabric Strip Cutter "Simplicity" Electric
An electric cutter for cutting single strips of any fabric in widths from 3/8" to 2-3/4" for bias tape making or rug making. Cutting is made by the pressure of a rotating blade agaist an anvil, requiring no blade sharpening. Comes with a pinking blade and a straight blade. 110 Volt, Suitable for Continental US Only. (BN38) $90.00

Latch Hook, Bent (RG001) $2.80

SU49 * Latch Hook, Offset, Wood Handle (SU49) $3.00

* Latch Hook
For knotting into canvas for rug making. Straight shaft, wood handle. (SU40) $3.00

* Locker Needle, Fine
For working on fine canvas (8-10) holes per inch for miniature work. Needle has a crochet hook on one end and a small eye on the other. For a larger eye use a small loop of thread through the small eye. 2mm x 5" long (LE83) $5.00 . Other sizes available by Special Order

Locker Needle
Used for a unique canvas needlework technique, this heavy 6" needle has an eye on one end and a hook on the opposite end. Carded with instructions. (MW01) $8.00

* Locker/Knooking Needle, 5" X 2 mm
A 5" x 2 mm steel needle with crochet hook on one and a large eye on the other end (number "0" knitting needle and "0" crochet hook) . Used for miniature Locker Hooking (8-10 mesh canvas) , leno weaving and "Knooking" knitting. (LG96) $3.50

LH67 * Pile Gauge
A 4" long gauge for measuring and cutting yarn into uniform short lengths as would be used for rya rugs and pile weaves. It is a narrow stick with a groove cut into one edge to allow cutting of the wrapped thread with a scissors or sharp blade. Available in 2", 3" or 3.7". (LH67) $1.50

LF71 * The "Auto" Prodding Tool
A spring loaded steel tool with wood handle for making prodded rugs using short, pre-cut strips of fabric worked into a loose woven backing such as "monks" cloth. (LF71) $50.00

LF54 * Prodding Tool
A finely finished 4-3/4" hardwood tool for pushing "rag" strips into a loose backing to make the very rich "prodded" rugs, popular in UK. Uses small pieces of fabric rather than the long strips required for punch or braided rugs. (LF54) $8.00

* Rug Braiding Needle, 3" (LH61) $2.50

* Rug Braiding Needle
For joining strips in rug braiding technique, a heavy steel bent tip (pack) needle with a blunt point. Available in 3" (LH61) $2.50 , 4" (LH45) $2.90 and 6" (LH46) $4.00 lengths

* Rug Braiding Needle, 6" (LH46) $4.00

RQ48 * Rug Hook, Primitive
Small steel hook in a wood handle. 1-1/4" hook length. (RQ48) $5.00

RQ47 * Rug Hook, Primitive
Fine rug hooks, 1-1/4" long, available in 2 or 2.6mm hook. (RQ47) $5.00

RQ02 * Rug Hooks
Traditional wood handled rug hook for working puinch needle rugs on a canvas backing. Grey coated aluminum hook available in 3.0mm, 3.5mm and 4.0mm; Straight in 1.25" (RQ02) $5.00 and curved (RQ04) $7.00

RQ04 * Rug Hook, Curved; 3.0, 3.5, 4.0mm (RQ04) $7.00

* Quick-Tie-Rya Rug Hook
An amazing tool which will, from a length of yarn, deliver a perfectly cut, knotted yarn to your mesh canvas, in a continuous manner for a pile rug. (TM32) $15.00

Scrim, Sized Cotton; 5 Mesh; 2.5 Oz; 38" (RG005) $3.00

HL91 * 1.25" Spring Clamp
A handy tool for stretching canvas canvas to a frame, rug braiding, holding a pattern in place, keeping a book open, etc. Plastic swivel pads will not scratch. 3 3/4" long, 1.25" jaw opening. (HL91) $12.00

Braid Aid
The (RG007) $14.50 Braid Aid is a set of 3 standard clamps that fold your strips of fabric into a bias binding and holds it for you as you braid. The (RG008) $3.25 Braidkin needle laces the braids together. These are the only braiders that fold nearly all weights of materials in widths from 1.25 in. to 2.25 in. The most versatile braider of all, the Vari-Folder Braid-Aids are designed to fold perfectly light or heavy material cut the width desired to make braids 1/2 in, 3/4 in, 1 in or 1 1/4 in wide. (RG006) $21.00