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!

 



"Weaving Rag Rugs" Giveaway!

Read about Tom Knisely's newest book, WEAVING RAG RUGS,

and enter the Giveaway to win a copy at:

 

The Country Farm Home

See you there!

 

 





April Apron in May!

 

I'm just a little late showing Heide's April Apron. . .

but aprons are timeless, aren't they?

 

Heide made this one as a gift. . . .and note the handmade flower power!

 

Check it out and get the pattern at:

April Apron of the Month

 

And, Have a Wonderful Weekend!

 

 

Taming Mississippi County, Arkansas--CD by Joe Chipman

People in Mississippi County, Arkansas know the wonderful  talent Joe Chipman from Manila, AR has for telling stories about our Delta in his songs. He has been a local favorite for many years. . . .Born and raised on a cotton farm, he had first hand experience with the bitter sweet challenges of farming in the Delta. . . .He also loved listening to the stories of which his Grandpa and other old-timer's spoke--times that were hard but rewarding. . .Precious memories of family, home, friends, struggle, love of the land. . . .He never forgot them and now he's sharing them with us! 

We are honored to offer Joe's first album on sale as a CD titled, Taming Mississippi County: Hard Times In Northeast Arkansas. He has written original songs such as: "Hard Times", "Cotton Pickin' Time in the Delta", "Roll on Mississippi", "80 Rows of Cotton" that tell the history of early 20th century life on the Delta.  Joe has such a talent for producing a mix of original songs and narration that bring back memories of cotton farming as it once was

If you're from Mississippi County or love cotton farms or folk music, you'll want this CD.  It's a wonderful mix of Delta history. It's our story in song. . . .



Taming Mississippi County:

Hard Times in Northeast Arkansas

CD  $10.00

plus $3.99 Media Mail Shipping

Watch for Joe's newest album to be released soon!

If you'd like to read more about the photo shoot for the album cover,

visit:  Pickin', Singn' and Shootn'--Photographs That is



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!