Norma sturges and her daughter elizabeth have coauthored the braided rug book. Coloradan norma sturges gives an old twist on rugs the denver. The timeconsuming technique of rug making was popular in the colonial culture. One would need no other book than this to complete a really beautiful oneofakind braided rug.
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The art of color and design, graves, maitland, mcgraw hill. Includes 16 more designs, both innovative and traditional, with fascinating history bytes. The braided rug book, creating your own american folk art, norma sturges this hardtofind outofprint book includes comprehensive instructions on how to. Coloradan norma sturges gives an old twist on rugs the. By the 1990s, she realized the last good book on american braided rugs had been written in 1957. Learn essential braiding techniques to make basic oval,circular, and heartshaped rugs, plus 16 more designs, both innovative and traditional, with fascinating history bytes. Across decades of american history, braided rugs, sometimes known as rag rugs, were popular for their versatility and frugality. The braided rug book by norma sturges olympicwoolworks. The introduction tells the history of braided rugs and there are many pictures of beautiful colourful braided rugs. Shirley botsford braid craft tools rug braiding new sealed seat cover placemat.
Rarely a day goes by without our samples being excitedly thumbed through. Perhaps its because, as norma and elizabeth sturgesauthors of the braided rug book put it, braided rugs represent hearth, home, comfort, family, and love. The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs howto, original, sc. Fanny is an extended portrait of a young girls transition from child to woman. The braided rug book by norma sturges, westsound home and garden magazine, and various newspapers in the washington area. Feb 28, 20 braided rug maker norma sturges poses with a project at her daughters home in casper.
Creating your own american folk art by norma sturges a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Braided rugs are a classic element of farmhouse style derived from a need for lowcost and efficient decor options. Nov 01, 1995 norma sturges and her daughter elizabeth have coauthored the braided rug book. Her passion for rug braiding and expanding the art has lead her to hosting this unique national rug braiding event. Norma sturges has been making braided rugs for 65 years. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about braided rug book.
This book gives excellent instruction on making braided rugs. Dec 31, 1999 the braided rug book by norma sturges, 9781887374538, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The first rug that norma sturges braided was for the nursery occupied by her first child, amy. Creating your own american folk art hardcover december 31, 1899. Made over a period of 23 years, the images are at once beautiful in their detail of light. Braided rugs have been a part of pioneer life since the 1830s, and now theyre making a comeback as a popular craft.
The first gathering was held at helen nielsens home on january 27, 1996. How to make a retro upcycled rug home guides sf gate. Fantastic to look at and easy to follow, this expanded version of the braided rug. The thirteen people present made decisions on how, when and why the guild should function. Rug braiding toolssupplies braidkin, cotton splicing thread, needle nose pliers.
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This hardtofind outofprint book includes comprehensive instructions on how to braid rugs with beautiful color photos and several braided rug patterns. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Creating your own american folk art sturges, norma m. Isnt it amazing that a simple rug can conjure up all of that. It features thoroughly updated information, brandnew gallery images, two additional rug techniques to try, and a comprehensive primer on planning a project. Sturges book the braided rug book creating your own american folk art is an excellent resource. A passion for the creative life and norma sturgis the braided rug book. Creating your own american folk art, first published in 1995, revised in 2000 and rewritten in 2006. Follow the simple instructions and practice your skills with the three projects. Fantastic to look at and easy to follow, this expanded version of the braided rug book will win a new audience and also appeal to those who own the previous edition. If youd like to add a rustic touch to your home, a braided rag rug might be just the ticket. Creating your own american folk art by norma m sturges, elizabeth j sturges online at alibris. It also includes instructions on multistrand braiding. Delsie hoyt of kingdom moon rugs creates one of kind hand crafted braided.
Feb 22, 20 sturges, a nationally recognized fiber artist, has been braiding rugs for more than 60 years, according to a release. It is obvious that these ladies love making braided rugs. Learn essential braiding techniques to make basic oval, circular, and heartshaped rugs. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Newcomer family obituaries norma jean sturges 1923 2018. Marjorie ks youtube channel rug braiding tutorials. Halcyon yarn is pleased to be able to offer the equipment, lacing, and patterns from braidaid, including the braidaid varifolder. Newcomer family obituaries norma jean sturges 1923. Creating your own american folk art revised edition by sturges, norma, sturges, elizabeth j. Basics, borders, and beyond by kris mcdermet, christine manges, and dianne tobias.
The most common braided rug book material is cotton. Creating your own american folk art by sturges, norma m. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The classic guide to an enduring american craft gets an eyecatching revision.
As my daughter, bets, wrote in the first braided rug book, many grandmothers braided, but few taught their craft. Books valley forge guild valley forge rug braiding guild. One point worth noting is that mekong quiltss production is environmentally friendly, since a ll the materials they use for their products are either natural, recycled and locally sourced. Perhaps its because, as norma and elizabeth sturgesauthors of the braided rug bookput it, braided rugs represent hearth, home. Sturges 2006, trade paperback, revised edition the lowestpriced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear. Donnas rugs have been featured in multiple publications including. Without a mentor, a guide, a pattern or a book, she. Feb 06, 2010 sturges, 86, taught rugbraiding classes at arapahoe community college, founded the rocky mountain rug braiders guild and cowrote, with daughter elizabeth sturges, the braided rug book. She wrote two books about it and taught her technique for decades. Braiding your own rugs lets you tailor them to your home. My rugs have been featured on television and in magazines and books including mary sheppard burtons a passion for the creative life and norma sturgis the braided rug book. The braided rug book creating your own american folk art.
The braided rug book, norma sturges shop online for books. She is the author of the rug braiding bible, the braided rug book. After the publication of the braided rug book by norma sturges in 1995, a group of normas former students got together with the hope of forming a rug braiders guild. Sew the 2inch long final end of the strip to the top of the rug. The braided rug book creating your own american folk art 2. The braided rug book, norma sturges shop online for. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Continue coiling and sewing the braided fabric strip to secure it, keeping the rug flat on the table or floor. Rug braiding made easy, instructions for braided rugs. She is the author of the indispensable guide to rug braiding, the braided. The braided rug book, creating your own american folk art. Braided rugs have been a part of pioneer life since. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.
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