The braided rug book norma sturges

Creating your own american folk art revised edition by sturges, norma, sturges, elizabeth j. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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 norma sturges braiding rugs howto, original. The first rug that norma sturges braided was for the nursery occupied by her first child, amy. The classic guide to an enduring american craft gets an eyecatching revision. 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. By varying the color schemes and rug sizes theres no limit to your. Creating your own american folk art, first published in 1995, revised in 2000 and rewritten in 2006. Sturges braiding rugs is a traditional craft which was designed as a way of recycling old clothes and other fabric. Make your own beginner braided rugs from worn out fabric rag rug tutorial. Learn essential braiding techniques to make basic oval. The timeconsuming technique of rug making was popular in the colonial culture. However, it has developed beyond the purely practical and become a decorative art form in its own right.

Lots of photos and diagrams to make all steps clear. Nov 01, 1995 the classic guide to an enduring american craft gets an eyecatching revision. Norma sturges of casper helps revive an american folk art. The braided rug book, creating your own american folk art, norma sturges. She is the author of the rug braiding bible, the braided rug book. Creating your own american folk art hardcover december 31, 1899 by norma m. Braided rug maker norma sturges poses with a project at her daughters home in casper.

Sturges, a nationally recognized fiber artist, has been braiding rugs for more than 60 years, according to a release. Includes 16 more designs, both innovative and traditional, with fascinating history bytes. Creating your own american folk art, by norma sturges. She wrote two books about it and taught her technique for decades. Creating your own american folk art, and the braided rug book. Creating your own american folk art paperback september 28, 2006 by norma m. 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. Sturges gives a brief history of the braided rug, then launches into how to make your own. Wallace nutting and wife would not have wanted to read that. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Published in 1995, this book is as relevant and inspiring today as it was when it was printed. 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. Braided rug book by norma sturges, 9781579908805, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Braided rug maker norma sturges poses with a project at her daughters. They have been a marvelous publisher group to work with. Rarely a day goes by without our samples being excitedly thumbed through. A set of 3 braiding cones to aid in the folding and holding the wool while you braid. The 2006 edition includes some information on multistrand braiding, but the 1996 version is still fantastic without it. I watched lots of youtube videos and read the book the braided rug book, by norma sturges.

Braided rugs have been a part of pioneer life since the 1830s, and now theyre making a comeback as a popular craft. Braiding your own rugs lets you tailor them to your home. So i started trying to get a publisher for the braided rug book. Norma was a nationally regarded fiber artist of the uniquely american craft art of braided rugs. Great photos of braided rugs will give you plenty of ideas for color combinations and shapes. 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. The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs howto. Creating your own american folk art 9780937274910 by sturges, norma m. For highquality and ultra durable braided rugs, look no further than rugs usa.

Sturges braiding rugs is a traditional craft which was designed as a way of. Braided rug maker norma sturges poses with a project at her daughters home in casper last year. This is a great book, written by someone who clearly loves the process of making braided rugs. Discover book depositorys huge selection of norma sturges books online. 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. So many beautiful rugs shown in this book, and great directions for making them. She is the author of the indispensable guide to rug braiding, the braided. Newcomer family obituaries norma jean sturges 1923. Wool rug braiding with a contemporary flair barbara a. How to make a beginners braided rug from old, warnout fabric. Norma sturges has been making braided rugs for 65 years. This book gives excellent instruction on making braided rugs. We offer free shipping and a vast selection of braided rugs and area rugs.

Braiding your own rugs lets you tailor them to your. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The braided rug book sturgis bountiful spinning and weaving. Work a few inches at a time until the entire rug is sewn. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Creating your own american folk art by norma m sturges, elizabeth j sturges online at alibris. The braided rug book, norma sturges shop online for books. How to make a retro upcycled rug home guides sf gate. See more ideas about braided rugs, rugs and rug making.

See more ideas about braided rugs, rugs and braided rag rugs. Sturges 2006, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Creating your own american folk art by sturges, norma m sturges, elizabeth j. Elizabeth j sturges this expanded version of a classic will win a new audience and also appeal to those who own the previous edition. Coloradan norma sturges gives an old twist on rugs the. Norma m sturges an illustrated guide to braiding rugs, featuring instructions and rowbyrow color plans for making an oval, circle, and heart rug. Creating your own american folk art by norma sturgesbuy.

Tuck the tails at the end of your braid before pinning the end of the braid and sewing down to complete the rug. Sturges tell us the earliest braided rugs date from the 1820s in new england. If you are interested in learning to make wool braided rugs or are looking for patterns and color plans, norma m. Beautiful illustrations accompany clear, detailed directions. Learn essential braiding techniques to make basic oval, circular, and heartshaped rugs. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Norma sturges displays a small section of a rug she is making. You can make a retro upcycled 32inch diameter round rug yourself with your old. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Creating your own american folk art sturges, norma m. Follow the simple instructions and practice your skills with the three projects featured in this book the oval, the circle, and the heart. Creating your own american folk art by elizabeth j.

Halcyon yarn is pleased to be able to offer the equipment, lacing, and patterns from braidaid, including the braidaid varifolder. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. Rug braiding supplies country braid house custom braided rugs. Without a mentor, a guide, a pattern or a book, she had to work out the logistics by herself. 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.

Sturges book the braided rug book creating your own american folk art is an excellent resource. The braided rug book by norma sturges, westsound home and garden magazine, and various newspapers in the washington area. Other colorfilled plans show you how to braid 16 more beautiful rugs. As my daughter, bets, wrote in the first braided rug book, many grandmothers braided, but few taught their craft.

We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The braided rug book, norma sturges sc, rug braiding, revised edition. Donnas rugs have been featured in multiple publications including. Norma sturges authored a book on the craft of braided rug making, which was later reissued in a revised version right. Perhaps its because, as norma and elizabeth sturgesauthors of the braided rug bookput it, braided rugs represent hearth, home, comfort, family, and love. Newcomer family obituaries norma jean sturges 1923 2018. 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. Her passion for rug braiding and expanding the art has lead her to hosting this unique national rug braiding event.