Fabric scraps are something that many people have laying around, but what are they supposed to do with them? Using the rags can be as easy as making a rag rug. 1. Cut fabric into strips, about 1/2 by ...

Try out these tips for how to make a 4 strand braided rug with leftover fabric scraps. Follow these step-by-step illustrations for how to make a braided rag rug. Here’s an attractive, old-fashioned ...

It’s easy to turn unwanted pieces of cloth into fun home décor. By Emma Grillo After more than a year spent at home and with spring in full swing, you may be feeling the urge to brighten your space ...

Braided rag rugs have been around for centuries, and with good cause: they’re an ideal use of upcycled fabric, and they’re so sturdy that they can last a really long time. Since you’ll likely be ...

Before video hosting services such as YouTube became available, sharing one’s skills as a crafter were of paramount importance for keeping them alive so future generations could produce such works ...

Mary Bajcz, who came to the Detroit News Stitch-Together in May, has an amazing talent for turning scraps of wool fabric, leftover yarn and discarded wool garments into beautifully handcrafted rag ...

DIY shag rugs made of old clothes are durable, attractive, easy to care for, and can be machine sewn in a few hours. After years of looking for the most durable, yet simplest homemade rugs to wash, I ...

Were rag rugs made of wool strips first made in Canada 150 years ago to cover dirt floors? Or were they first made in England during the early 19th century from short pieces of yarn left over from ...