After the publication of the braided rug book by norma sturges in 1995, a group of normas former students got together with the hope of forming a rug braiders guild. Great photos of braided rugs will give you plenty of ideas for color combinations and shapes. You can make a retro upcycled 32inch diameter round rug yourself with your old. The first gathering was held at helen nielsens home on january 27, 1996. She is the author of the rug braiding bible, the braided rug book. Fantastic to look at and easy to follow, this expanded version of the braided rug book will win a new audience and also appeal to those who own the previous edition. Join facebook to connect with norma sturges and others you may know. Beautiful illustrations accompany clear, detailed directions. Perhaps its because, as norma and elizabeth sturges authors of the braided rug book put it, braided rugs represent hearth, home, comfort, family, and love.
So i started trying to get a publisher for the braided rug book. She wrote two books about it and taught her technique for decades. Sturges, a nationally recognized fiber artist, has been braiding rugs for more than 60 years, according to a release. Rarely a day goes by without our samples being excitedly thumbed through. The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs how. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Creating your own american folk art by sturges, norma m sturges, elizabeth j. Includes 16 more designs, both innovative and traditional, with fascinating history bytes. Norma sturges of casper helps revive an american folk art. The classic guide to an enduring american craft gets an eyecatching revision. As my daughter, bets, wrote in the first braided rug book, many grandmothers braided, but few taught their craft. Creating your own american folk art by norma m sturges, elizabeth j sturges online at alibris.
So many beautiful rugs shown in this book, and great directions for making them. After the publication of the braided rug book by norma sturges in 1995, a group of normas former students got together with the hope of forming a rug. How much material is needed for braided rugs braided wool rug. The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs howto.
Braided rug book, by norma sturges this is a used book in very good condition but it may or may not be an exlibrary book with the usual markings stickers, etc. The braided rug book by norma sturges, westsound home and garden magazine, and various newspapers in the washington area. This book gives excellent instruction on making braided rugs. Dan cepeda startribune norma sturges displays a small section of a rug.
Braided rug book by norma sturges, 9781579908805, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Published in 1995, this book is as relevant and inspiring today as it was when it was printed. Tuck the tails at the end of your braid before pinning the end of the braid and sewing down to complete the rug. We offer free shipping and a vast selection of braided rugs and area rugs. Norma sturges authored a book on the craft of braided rug making, which was later reissued in a revised version right. For highquality and ultra durable braided rugs, look no further than rugs usa. The first rug that norma sturges braided was for the nursery occupied by her first child, amy. The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs howto, original, sc. Norma sturges has been making braided rugs for 65 years. Newcomer family obituaries norma jean sturges 1923. Norma m sturges an illustrated guide to braiding rugs, featuring instructions and rowbyrow color plans for making an oval, circle, and heart rug. The timeconsuming technique of rug making was popular in the colonial culture. Perhaps its because, as norma and elizabeth sturgesauthors of the braided rug bookput it, braided rugs represent hearth, home, comfort, family, and love.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. If you are interested in learning to make wool braided rugs or are looking for patterns and color plans, norma m. She is the author of the indispensable guide to rug braiding, the braided. The thirteen people present made decisions on how, when and why the guild should function. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. Isnt it amazing that a simple rug can conjure up all of that braided beginnings in the early years, wooden floors of american homes were covered with straw or rushwoven mats. This butting technique is somewhat of a cross between norma sturges and barbara fishers techniques, with my own unique and hopefully simpler way of joining the three strands so that the seams do not show. Work a few inches at a time until the entire rug is sewn. Elizabeth j sturges this expanded version of a classic will win a new audience and also appeal to those who own the previous edition. Creating your own american folk art 9780937274910 by sturges, norma m. Braiding your own rugs lets you tailor them to your home. Learn essential braiding techniques to make basic oval, circular, and heartshaped rugs.
Braided rug maker norma sturges poses with a project at her daughters home in casper. Aug 30, 2017 sew between the braided coils starting at the innermost point of the rug using a tapestry needle and upholstery thread in a tight zigzag pattern. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. See more ideas about braided rugs, rugs and rug making.
Follow the simple instructions and practice your skills with the three projects featured in this book the oval, the circle, and the heart. Donnas rugs have been featured in multiple publications including. Braided rugs have been a part of pioneer life since the 1830s, and now theyre making a comeback as a popular craft. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Creating your own american folk art revised edition by sturges, norma, sturges, elizabeth j. Nov 01, 1995 the classic guide to an enduring american craft gets an eyecatching revision. I take it step by step, showing how its done both off the rug, and then attached to the rug, so you can follow along. How to make a beginners braided rug from old, warnout fabric. The 2006 edition includes some information on multistrand braiding, but the 1996 version is still fantastic without it. Creating your own american folk art by elizabeth j.
Braided rug maker norma sturges poses with a project at her daughters. Rag rug strips precut fabric strips rugmaking yarn amish knot braided rug 60 yds. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. We will do our best to match your color selections. Halcyon yarn is pleased to be able to offer the equipment, lacing, and patterns from braidaid, including the braidaid varifolder. After the publication of the braided rug book by norma sturges in 1995, a group of norma s former students got together with the hope of forming a rug braiders guild. Lots of photos and diagrams to make all steps clear. How to make a retro upcycled rug home guides sf gate. This hardtofind outofprint book includes comprehensive instructions on how to braid rugs with beautiful color photos and several braided rug patterns. The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs howto, original. Norma was a nationally regarded fiber artist of the uniquely american craft art of braided rugs. Other colorfilled plans show you how to braid 16 more beautiful rugs. The best deals on other rug braiding, rug braiding kits, rug braiding patterns, rug braiding supplies, rug braiding tools. Although this books goal is to help you combine hooking and braiding, the many pages of instruction on braiding make this a great book for a beginning to advanced braider.
The braided rug book, creating your own american folk art. Without a mentor, a guide, a pattern or a book, she had to work out the logistics by herself. They have been a marvelous publisher group to work with. Creating your own american folk art, and the braided rug book. If you are saving bits and pieces of wool or cotton fabric for your braided rug. Coloradan norma sturges gives an old twist on rugs the. Sturges gives a brief history of the braided rug, then launches into how to make your own. Creating your own american folk art sturges, norma m. Sturges 2006, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Discover book depositorys huge selection of norma sturges books online. This is a great book, written by someone who clearly loves the process of making braided rugs. Sturges book the braided rug book creating your own american folk art is an excellent resource.
Her passion for rug braiding and expanding the art has lead her to hosting this unique national rug braiding event. I watched lots of youtube videos and read the book the braided rug book, by norma sturges. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. Mixed pieces of colored print and solid color fabric tan, cream, white, light blue, light green, dark green, light blue, navy, gray, burgundy, teal, and many more. She and her work have been featured in a new york times article on july 23, 1992 and the braided rug book by norma sturges, which was recently reprinted as a softcover edition. Newcomer family obituaries norma jean sturges 1923 2018. Creating your own american folk art hardcover december 31, 1899 by norma m. Settlers used scraps of clothing and other excess materials to make a floor covering that would provide warmth and protection for a homes residents and guests. The braided rug book, norma sturges sc, rug braiding, revised edition. Creating your own american folk art, first published in 1995, revised in 2000 and rewritten in 2006. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The braided rug was a staple in early, colonial american culture.
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