Rag Rug Making

Rag rug making was common in UK households up to the middle of the twentieth century, they were made by using worn and discarded scraps of fabric on a background of old sackcloth. This type of rug making became widespread during the Industrial Revolution to the nineteenth century. These inexpensive rag rugs are locally known by different names including proddy or hooked rugs. They are made by prodding, poking or hooking short or long strips of fabric through a backing cloth made of hessian, sisal or other types of sackcloth. A range of methods and tools have been used to produce this type of rug.

Rag Rug Making

Rag Rug Making

Rag Rug Making

Rag Rug Making Workshops

Explore how to make rag rugs with a variety of recycled fabric and how to create different effects using rag rugging tools.
During the workshop we will make samples, then design and start creating your own rag rug, seat pad or cushion cover. These items take a while to complete, therefore you will then need to complete your project at home.
All materials and equipment are provided, for the session. If you have any recyclable fabric you would like to add into your project, you are welcome to bring them to use in the workshop.
These workshops are suitable for beginners.

Rag Rug Making

Rag Rug Making Workshop
Memorial Hall, Bamford
10:00-16:00
Saturday 2nd November, 2024
£60
an accompanied child free, for 7-18yrs
more info and book online at:
www.eventbrite.co.uk

Rag Rug Making
Rag Rug Making Workshop
Straight Curves
10:00-16:00
Saturday 16th November, 2024
£66
more info and book online at: www.straightcurves.co.uk

Rag Rug Making
Rag Rug Making Workshop
Straight Curves
10:00-16:00
Saturday 11th January, 2025
£66
more info and book online at: www.straightcurves.co.uk

Rag Rug Making

Rag Rug Making Workshop
Memorial Hall, Bamford
10:00-16:00
Saturday 22nd March, 2025
£60
an accompanied child free, for 7-18yrs
more info and book online at:
www.eventbrite.co.uk

Rag Rug Making
Rag Rug Making


Please note - most of my workshops are run through external organisations.
To book onto a workshop it will be necessary for you to follow the external links provided. You are welcome to email me with any questions about the workshops, enquires about bookings will need to be directed to the relevant organisation.