Rag Rug Making

colourful, useful rugs made of recycled fabric

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

design and create your own rag rug using traditional hooking, prodding and progging techniques

Make your own rag rugging project with recycled materials and learn how to use different fabrics, techniques and tools to create shaggy and loopy effects.
During the workshop we will make a range of samples for you to use for future reference, then design and create your own small rag rug or cushion cover or other project, choosing your own colour scheme and pattern or image, and then how to finish off your work. Depending on the design you choose for your project, it may take many hours to complete, so you may also need to provide some of your own fabric to complete and finish it 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 Workshop
Straight Curves, Chesterfield
10:00-16:00
Saturday 14th November, 2026
£70
more info and book online at:
www.straightcurves.co.uk
Rag Rug Making
Rag Rug Making Workshop
Memorial Hall, Bamford, S33 OAG
10:00-16:00
Saturday 12th December, 2026
£60
an accompanied child free, for 7-18yrs
more info and book online at:
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Rag Rug Making
Rag Rug Making
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.