How To Become a Guest Blogger at Rag Rug Cafe

You are invited to have your own guest blog here at Rag Rug Cafe, just like Cotton Eyed Jo! Everything is completely free, of course, and we can set up the blog for you.

Everyone is welcome!! You do not have to be an expert rag rugger... In fact, we would love to have some new rag ruggers blogging here and sharing their learning process and struggles with us. Experts and new ruggers alike are all welcome!!

Check out this eight-minute movie, which explains a bit about how guest blogging works here at Rag Rug Cafe!

Want to be a guest blogger? The first step is to send us a quick email (contact@ragrugcafe.com), letting us know that you want your own Rag Rug Cafe blog. Don't forget to include your email address and tell us what your "username" should be, for example, "Wendy" or "Cotton Eyed Jo" or "Mrs. Rag Rug" or anything you like.

Thanks and we can't wait to hear from you!

The Rag Rug Cafe Team

PS: Here's the video I promised you about how to add links and photos to your blog post.

Comments

Increasing

Hi - just looking for a clear explanation on increasing to help your rug lie flat. I've read several different sets of instructions online, and I feel like I'm reading conflicting information. I understand the purpose for increasing - but how exactly do you do it, where do you do it, how often. Thanks a bunch!!

Greek Rag-Style Rugs

On a recent holiday in Greece I feel in love with the cushions and rugs that are rag-rug in style but are more like mats. I would really love to make or buy them now i'm back in the UK - I couldn't find anywhere to buy them in Greece. Of course now I'm cursing because I didn't ask anyone what they are called. Can you help? Are they made in the same way? I have a little picture but I can't attach it.

New Rag Rug Student

Hi;
My name is Jan and I am just learning how to rag rug. I love your instructions. They are very good. I do have a question. When you are making the rug is one side of the material stay longer then the one you are putting in the hole. Does that make sense? I somehow thought they would be used together.
Any help would be appreciated.
My email is j-bethel@att.net
Thank You

One strip of material longer then the other? Yes

Hi Jan,

My name is Rhonda. I too noticed the difference in lengths while working on my rug. I realized that the material put in the hole is being worked around each hole requiring more material to be used, unlike the other, it is basically an anchor, enabling the "stitch" to be made and only lies flat against the side of the rug, so to speak. I can always tell when I have missed putting the tool under this piece of material. I hope this makes sense and helps you. Happy rugging!

Rhonda