The first rug that norma sturges braided was for the nursery occupied by her first child, amy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Lots of photos and diagrams to make all steps clear. Other colorfilled plans show you how to braid 16 more beautiful rugs. Braided rugs have been a part of pioneer life since the 1830s, and now theyre making a comeback as a popular craft. So many beautiful rugs shown in this book, and great directions for making them. Without a mentor, a guide, a pattern or a book, she had to work out the logistics by herself. Beautiful illustrations accompany clear, detailed directions. She is the author of the indispensable guide to rug braiding, the braided. Creating your own american folk art by elizabeth j. Newcomer family obituaries norma jean sturges 1923 2018. If you are interested in learning to make wool braided rugs or are looking for patterns and color plans, norma m.
How to make a retro upcycled rug home guides sf gate. Creating your own american folk art hardcover december 31, 1899 by norma m. By varying the color schemes and rug sizes theres no limit to your. Perhaps its because, as norma and elizabeth sturgesauthors of the braided rug bookput it, braided rugs represent hearth, home, comfort, family, and love. 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. This is a great book, written by someone who clearly loves the process of making braided rugs. Although this books goal is to help you combine hooking and braiding, the many pages of instruction on braiding make this a great book for a beginning to advanced braider. Norma sturges has been making braided rugs for 65 years. Braided rug maker norma sturges poses with a project at her daughters home in casper. This hardtofind outofprint book includes comprehensive instructions on how to braid rugs with beautiful color photos and several braided rug patterns. Tuck the tails at the end of your braid before pinning the end of the braid and sewing down to complete the rug. The best deals on other rug braiding, rug braiding kits, rug braiding patterns, rug braiding supplies, rug braiding tools. They have been a marvelous publisher group to work with.
The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs howto, original. Creating your own american folk art, first published in 1995, revised in 2000 and rewritten in 2006. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The thirteen people present made decisions on how, when and why the guild should function. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Creating your own american folk art 9780937274910 by sturges, norma m. Rag rug strips precut fabric strips rugmaking yarn amish knot braided rug 60 yds. Elizabeth j sturges this expanded version of a classic will win a new audience and also appeal to those who own the previous edition. Follow the simple instructions and practice your skills with the three projects featured in this book the oval, the circle, and the heart. Sturges 2006, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. She and her work have been featured in a new york times article on july 23, 1992 and the braided rug book by norma sturges, which was recently reprinted as a softcover edition.
Norma was a nationally regarded fiber artist of the uniquely american craft art of braided rugs. 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. She is the author of the indispensable guide to rug braiding, the braided rug. Dan cepeda startribune norma sturges displays a small section of a rug. Sturges, a nationally recognized fiber artist, has been braiding rugs for more than 60 years, according to a release. Norma m sturges an illustrated guide to braiding rugs, featuring instructions and rowbyrow color plans for making an oval, circle, and heart rug. Creating your own american folk art revised edition by sturges, norma, sturges, elizabeth j. She is the author of the rug braiding bible, the braided rug book. The 2006 edition includes some information on multistrand braiding, but the 1996 version is still fantastic without it. Settlers used scraps of clothing and other excess materials to make a floor covering that would provide warmth and protection for a homes residents and guests.
Newcomer family obituaries norma jean sturges 1923. Discover book depositorys huge selection of norma sturges books online. Nov 01, 1995 the classic guide to an enduring american craft gets an eyecatching revision. We offer free shipping and a vast selection of braided rugs and area rugs.
Braiding your own rugs lets you tailor them to your home. So i started trying to get a publisher for 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. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
Creating your own american folk art by sturges, norma m sturges, elizabeth j. Creating your own american folk art sturges, norma m. Great photos of braided rugs will give you plenty of ideas for color combinations and shapes. Norma sturges authored a book on the craft of braided rug making, which was later reissued in a revised version right. As my daughter, bets, wrote in the first braided rug book, many grandmothers braided, but few taught their craft. Includes 16 more designs, both innovative and traditional, with fascinating history bytes. Published in 1995, this book is as relevant and inspiring today as it was when it was printed. The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs how.
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This butting technique is somewhat of a cross between norma sturges and barbara fishers techniques, with my own unique and hopefully simpler way of joining the three strands so that the seams do not show. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The braided rug was a staple in early, colonial american culture. We will do our best to match your color selections. Isnt it amazing that a simple rug can conjure up all of that braided beginnings in the early years, wooden floors of american homes were covered with straw or rushwoven mats. The classic guide to an enduring american craft gets an eyecatching revision. Braided rug book, by norma sturges this is a used book in very good condition but it may or may not be an exlibrary book with the usual markings stickers, etc. Norma sturges of casper helps revive an american folk art. Coloradan norma sturges gives an old twist on rugs the.
Sturges gives a brief history of the braided rug, then launches into how to make your own. I take it step by step, showing how its done both off the rug, and then attached to the rug, so you can follow along. This book gives excellent instruction on making braided rugs. Creating your own american folk art, and the braided rug book. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The braided rug book by norma sturges, westsound home and garden magazine, and various newspapers in the washington area. Creating your own american folk art by norma m sturges, elizabeth j sturges online at alibris. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. I watched lots of youtube videos and read the book the braided rug book, by norma sturges. If you are saving bits and pieces of wool or cotton fabric for your braided rug. The braided rug book norma sturges braiding rugs howto.
Aug 30, 2017 sew between the braided coils starting at the innermost point of the rug using a tapestry needle and upholstery thread in a tight zigzag pattern. How to make a beginners braided rug from old, warnout fabric. Rarely a day goes by without our samples being excitedly thumbed through. Halcyon yarn is pleased to be able to offer the equipment, lacing, and patterns from braidaid, including the braidaid varifolder.
Braided rug book by norma sturges, 9781579908805, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. The first gathering was held at helen nielsens home on january 27, 1996. The timeconsuming technique of rug making was popular in the colonial culture.