The Making of a Pile Rug
by Saundra (aka Needlelady)
saundra@compuserve.com
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*used with permission* |
Here is the process for weaving a pile rug from woven chenille strips. I used the instructions found in the September/October 2002 issue of Handwoven as a guide. My chenille is made completely with thrums (the leftover yarn on the loom when a project is finished). I laid the thrums in the open shed in a random color order.
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This photo shows the chenille being woven on the table loom. Six strands of warp yarn are dented together and the warp is spaced about 1 inch apart. Woven in plain weave. |
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Close-up of chenille off the loom. |
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Chenille after being cut apart into strips. |
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In the process of weaving on the floor loom. The warp is 2 strands of rug warp sleyed at 6 epi |
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The rug taken off the loom. The edges have been serged and prepared for finishing. |
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Here is a close-up view to show details and colors. The pile is the same on the front and back of the rug. |
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The finished product -- a 17x18 inch thrum pile rug.
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