NEW ITEM: Two Loom Gift Sets With Bag and a Mini Gift Set UPDATE

Here's a SURPRISE for you. . .

 Brand New Items Available Now!

This is the first time that we have offered a LARGER GIFT SET. . .

I stitched up these bags and they were so roomy that I decided

to offer them with both the TWO-N-ONE RAG RUG LOOM

and the MINI RAG RUG LOOM. . .

There's plenty of room for both Looms and for other supplies, too. . .

You'll receive a TWO-N-ONE RAG RUG LOOM, A MINI RAG RUG LOOM,

A SHABBY FARMHOUSE BAG, AND A SET OF INSTRUCTIONS. . .

EACH GIFT SET

$65.00, plus $22.50 Shipping and Handling

If you would like to learn more about the Rag Rug Mini Loom itself,

here's the link for ya. . .
MINI RAG RUG LOOM

For information on the Two-N-One Loom,

here's that link. . .

TWO-N-ONE RAG RUG LOOM 

** Please note: Postal rates are for the contiguous United States.

 

EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS!!!

backatthefarm1938@yahoo.com

Who doesn't LOVE flowers?

Especially ROSES. . .

and a Seed Bag embellishing the roomy Pocket

ROSES AND SEEDS Two Loom Gift Set

SOLD

  

This SPECIAL GIFT SET has an addition on the back. . .

A ring to hang Scissors or anything you might want handy. . .

and Two Pockets to boot!!!!

STRIPES, DENIM, AND ROSES

SOLD

More STRIPES and DENIM. . .and another SEED BAG embellishment. . .

Two Pockets. . .and nicely trimmed. . .

DENIM, STRIPES AND SEEDS 

SOLD

I've also UPDATED the Photos of Part I of the MINI RAG RUG LOOM GIFT SET. . .

See them here:

MINI RAG RUG LOOM GIFT SETS

Thanks for Shopping with Us!

FINISHED!! A 60" RAG RUG by Stephanie

You remember Stephanie Starzin's Tutorial on weaving beautiful RAG RUGS with stripes, don't you?

WEAVING STRIPES TUTORIAL

Well, she's back. . .This time with a review of John's newest RAG RUG LOOM and EXTENSION KIT. . .

Step has been so helpful and supportive in the development of our Rag Rug Looms. . .We have to give her credit for the newest addition to the line--a loom that will make a 60" RAG RUG. . .She emailed us several months ago and asked if John could make her extensions that would fit the large loom, which she already had. . .The good thing about John's looms is that all his top bars and sidebars can be interchanged with each other. . .So John put his thinking cap on and the result was just what Stephanie asked for. . .

Step was so kind to send us photos and comments once she wove a rug on her new loom. . .

Hi Dru,  It's me, Stephanie. . .You had shipped me the extra side (60 inch) pieces of the weaving loom I have.  It took me awhile to get started on the rug, took a little time off.  Anyway, I've completed it about a week ago. I'm going to try and send you a couple pictures of the rug.  It wasn't a problem to weave the rug on it, I just made sure I put the back brace on it. and also, I cut my fabric a little thinner, but not for that reason.. .

I love it. . .It's in front of my couch. My son came to visit a couple weeks ago and he slept on it, (fun) he liked sleeping on it better then the couch. . .I'm sure you will have a blast weaving one for you and John.    

Step had nothing but good things to say about John's newest Rag Rug Loom. . .If you'd like to purchase your own. . .Click on the Link at the sidebar. . .or here. . .

EXTRA LARGE RAG RUG LOOM OR 62" EXTENSIONS 

Many thanks to Stephanie for continuing to INSPIRE us. . .It's weavers like her who make all our efforts worthwhile. . .

 

Ladies Turn Rag Rugs Into Cash

 

Update from Marta: "There are 42 ladies involved in the program who have created and sold about 200 rugs, 20 sets of placemats and a few hand bags.  We are presently  working on an order of 480 rugs!!!! The materials used for weaving is  recycle strips of fabric from local tailors". . . .READ MORE. . .

 

 



Loom Shipping Rates Have Been Reduced

 

Just a quick note to let you know that we are well aware of the higher shipping rates and have worked with out Postmaster to reduce our shipping and handling fees. . .Some are back where they were before rates went up in September. . .Others are just a couple of dollars or so more. . .Check them out by clicking onto the sidebar or top tab links.

 

We'll keep these rates as long as we can, but if USPS rates go up too much, we'll have to change our rates yet again. . .If you're thinking about ordering, you might want to do it now!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Using T-Shirt Hems for the Rag Rug Warp

I want to pass on to you this incredible tip from a fellow rag rugger. . .Monica has been enjoying John's looms for a couple of years now and has shared a few of her rugs in the past. . .but she certainly put on her 'thinking cap' on this one. . .Here's what she wrote:

Hi Dru - just wanted to pass on an idea I had about warping the loom.  Lately I've been on a kick making rugs from t-shirts (tarn).  It occurred to me to use the bottom hem of the t-shirts to warp the loom a la potholder style.  I used my husband's old t-shirts which, at 3X, turned out to be the perfect size for the loom y'all made for me.  No slip knot!  Woot woot! It works quite well!  I'm attaching a couple of pics FYI.  PS - I was having such a hard time with slippage on the first couple of rows that I replaced the nails with screws, but that's just me.

 

 

 

Now why didn't I think of that? . . .(grin)

Thanks so much, Monica, for your tips. . .

Keep 'em coming. . .

 



Interchangeable Rag Rug Looms, Lower Shipping and Handling Rates, and a Weaving Video Link

Hello Everyone!

We have some good news. . . .Postal costs have soared lately and no one knows that better than us. . . .But, we got together with the local Post Master and figured out a new way to ship that will cut rates for some of our loom sets and will save you some money! Check out our new prices by clicking on the sidebar link to the loom you desire. . . .or, find links at the tab bar above.

 

And, don't forget. . . .Our Large Rag Rug Loom and the Two-in-One are interchangeable. . . .There are others who sell rag rug looms but the bars can't be interchanged. . . .Changing the bars of two of John's looms will make five different sizes of rugs!

 

 

 The Large Rag Rug Loom (25" x 37")

 

The Two-n-One Rag Rug Loom (16" x 26" and 16" x 13")
By interchanging bars, these two looms will make three more sizes:
16" x 13"
16" x 37"

 25" x 26"

 

 

 A Runner. . . .

 

 

A Square. . . .

 

So the possibilities for weaving are:

One:  25" x 37"

Two:  16" x 26"

Three: 16" x 13"

Four: 16" x 37"

Five:  25" x 26"

 

 

Add a Mini Rag Rug Loom (6" x 8") and you have Six possibilities!
How fun is that?

Instructions are included with every order. . .
as well as instructions on how to assemble the looms.

John's Rag Rug Looms are a favorite of many. . . .
Here's just one review of the many we receive each week:

From Rita: "In the past couple of weeks I have ordered 2 of your looms. Finished 2 rugs and working on a third. I love it!!! Thank you for making such wonderful looms!  They are well built and easy to use.  I've crocheted for over 40 years, started knitting 15 years ago and now I'm weaving.  I found sheets at the thrift shop the other day that match my son's kitchen in his new house perfectly. Housewarming present!! 

Looking forward to many weaving years on your fabulous looms."

If you'd like to see a how-to weave video, you can find a link to YouTube at:

FRUGAL LITTLE BUNGALOW

There are many more Rag Rug Weaving videos on YouTube.
At this time, John doesn't have his own DVD. . . .perhaps in the future.
We're also working on a weaving booklet that will be for sale
here at Our Old Country Store.

Let's see. . .Was that all I had to tell you?
If you find a partial refund on you Pay Pal account,
it is for over payment of shipping and handling.
We try to wait until we're sure you've received your looms
and there is no problem with them before we make
any refunds. . .Any other way can be confusing.
Hope I didn't miss any of you!

Guess that's about it for today. . . .
Happy Rag Rugging, Everyone!

 



Rag Rug Frame Assembly Tip

 

A Note from Mary Zarick:

 

"Mar 26 at 3:59 PM

I received the loom and have finished my first project.

One word of advice for those of you who think the screw holes are too small. Try rubbing the threads of the screws over a bar of soap before inserting them into the holes. The soap makes the screws slippery and they glide right in."

 

I thought I'd pass on this great tip for the loom assembly and also note that it is necessary to make the screw holes small so that once assembled the loom won't get out of square. John does put together every loom he sends out, to be sure the holes are correct. I do realize it's hard for some of us, which is why Mary's tip is SUPER! I'll be the first to use it!

 

Thanks so much, Mary!

 

Your Rug looks beautiful!

 



First Rag Rug Completed, Featured in Delta Crossroads, and Shipping Update

Hi Everyone!

 I have a lot to tell you!

First of all, John finished his first RAG RUG!

We were cooped up in the house over the weekend. . . .

Ice, Snow, and really Cold Temps--for this neck of the woods.

 

John spent the time Rag Rugging. . . .

 

 

He's so proud of it. . . .Can you blame him?

He picked the colors and chose strips of his own clothing--

shirts and jeans. . . .

I wasn't real sure about the colors, but love how it turned out.

 

 

Speaking of Rag Rugs, we're in the Christmas Issue of

Delta Crossroads Magazine 

 

 

Revis Chipman wrote a wonderful article, revealing the story behind

 our revival of this almost lost Folk Art (in the Delta),

as well as other tidbits, including a little about

The Country Farm Home . . .

 

If you'd like to read it, there's a free digital copy at:

Delta Crossroads Magazine

That's me on the Table of Contents page (15)

and Rag Rug Renaissance begins on page 105.

 

While you're there, check out the other features. . . .

lots of holiday inspiration. . . .

We were so honored to be a part of it!

 

 

Our Old Country Store will be closing next week until the first of the year!

Last day of shipping--December 18th.

We extended the time for a couple of more days. . . .

Mark your calendars!

 

Happy Holidays to Everyone!

Hope you're enjoy the Christmas Season!