Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Brisbane: Rag Rugs


Rag rugging for Brown Owls April 27 meet up

Learn the easy and fun 'toothbrush' technique of knotting, upcycle your old and unwanted fabric into a fabulous rug or a little basket or bowl! The meet up will cover preparing your fabric to make the rug, the basic knotting technique and a few tips for creating a nice flat circle through increasing or a bowl shape. 

Meet up details

When: Saturday 5 April, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Mitchelton Library, 37 Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton
Check out a map here http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/libraries/library-opening-hours-locations/mitchelton-library

What to bring:
Scissors
A ruler
Fabric: Cotton is best, check out local op shops for damaged sheets, use up some of your old remnants or head to Reverse Garbage. Fabric will also be available on the day for a gold coin donation.
A rag rug tool: You can purchase rag rug tools online however if you'd like to try out rag rugging before investing it's super easy to make your own rag rug tool. You can use a hair clip, a large paper clip, or bring a piece of thick wire and some tape and we'll make one. We will also have wire and tape to make your own on the day.

RSVP: Essential! email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

See you then!

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