This twinning guide is the most thorough video. I learnt to make a twined rag rug from watching this video series. Thank you!
@iamauntmeem
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thank you. I wanted to share the wonderful world of twining with others!
@iamauntmeem
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I want everyone that wants to try this to be able to do it! It's addicting and is such a good way to make rugs that match your house from your old sheets, slacks etc.
@heatherdunne9118
9 жыл бұрын
These videos are great and found them the most beneficial. I wanted to learn to do this for so long and the book I have isn't cutting it. It's always better to learn from an actual person, they way it used to be!
@iamauntmeem
9 жыл бұрын
I agree, Heather. It took two of us trial and error to figure it out. That's exactly why we wanted to make the videos. When you see it and do it at the same time it makes so much sense! Thank you so much for your comment. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
@iamauntmeem
11 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. I think twining is so addicting and gets rid of old but still good jeans and sheets...What a great use for old items. My grandparents made rugs and it just seems so practical. Enjoy twining!
@NancyfromCanada
7 ай бұрын
Awesome job of teaching! Thank you! Nancy from Canada
@samwimpfheimer8711
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing the BEST VIDEOS on the subject! You get right down to business and are so clear and concise! The instruction is so valuable and appreciated! THANK YOU!!!!
@iamauntmeem
11 жыл бұрын
I use dowel pins. They are 3/8" dowel pins, they protrude 1 1/2". My husband drilled 1/2" deep holes and glued two inch dowel pins in. So they stick out 1 1/2". They are at 1" centers (CC) . This works very well in helping to keep the warp on them. Plus if you plan to add fringe it gives you a nice loop to put them through. You'll get the hang of it quickly since you already have experience in similar things. Good luck. And feel free to ask questions any time Warning: Twining is addicting!
@iamauntmeem
11 жыл бұрын
I don't know the exact yardage as I have used repurposed stuff. Keep in mind the thickness of the cloth is a differating factor. I have used mostly cotton. At this time I am using micro fiber sheets and they don't cover much! My estimate is at least one whole set of Queen sized sheets. I hope this helps. Thank you so much for your question. Jan
@iamauntmeem
11 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you for the compliment.
@sharonpritchardshepherd9279
8 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much ,, my dad has made me a new loom so I'm looking forward to making my first rag rug
@iamauntmeem
8 жыл бұрын
+Sharon Pritchard shepherd , That's so wonderful your Dad built you a loom. I enjoyed twining so much and there weren't any definitive videos on the subject that I wanted to share this wonderful way to make rugs out of old sheets, jeans, curtains, etc. with others so they could enjoy it, too. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Thank you for letting me know the videos are working! Jan @ LibbyLuLa
@JUDITHLUKAS
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m new to this and my rug came apart and I couldn’t figure out why. The loop at the beginning and the end will do the trick.
@ROLCY2024
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos. Thanks for providing.
@quilty1987
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for these wonderful videos. I will watch them again and again as I learn. One question (if you're still out there? I hope?): other rag rug twining videos stress that you must keep your warp strips loose--but you tighten yours. I must say that your rugs look a lot better than theirs when complete. Do you feel that your rugs are nicer because you warp tighter? Do you weft tighter, too? Again, thank you for furthering this wonderful craft.
@iamauntmeem
8 жыл бұрын
Hi, quilty1987, I'm still here and very happy to answer questions. I do both the warp and weft tautly. You do need some "bounce" to the warp, think of the sergeant in Gomer Pyle bouncing a quarter off of the corner of Pyle's 'hospital corner' bed! Tight but bouncy. I test mine by bouncing it with an open hand. You will get the right feel when you have it, and you will. I make my rugs tight because I make them to be used for years. Like our grandparents made them back during the depression. My logo/icon is a poem from that time. My mom said it and I counted cross stitched it for her. "use it up, wear it out. make it do or do without." so I recycle old sheets, jeans, curtains, left over material into other usable items. It's nice to have a new rug made out of granma's curtains or sheets...etc. A bit of tangible history. Sorry I got so wordy...ask any questions and I'll be happy to answer. Enjoy twining it's very soothing and rewarding.
@quilty1987
8 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha....Gomer Pyle. Loved that show and thanks for that happy mental picture! Go-olllll--ly! I so agree with your philosophy. I love making do with found treasures. Thanks to your videos, I have successfully warped and am now on my 15th or so row of weft. Thanks so much again.
@nicolestudio
10 жыл бұрын
thank you soo much for doing these very informative videos, i am going to get my husband to make me a loom and out of all the ones i have seen your is the best. Today i will be making my yarn, i have quite a few single bed sheets from my kids just waiting to be given a new life. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to anything else you care to share. Thank you :o)
@iamauntmeem
10 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I intended to happen. That's fantastic. Next we are going to twine a seat and back on an old presidential rocker some one tossed. We want to do a film on that! Thank you for the compliment and Twine On! BTW, if you have any questions feel free to ask.
@fransak2723
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched all your videos but can’t find the answer I’m looking for. Once you start twining you go through the loop. My question is what do you do at the end of the second row when you come back to the loop? Do you go back through the center of the loop or start treating it as a single warp? Thank you. I am having a great time with your loom that I recently purchased second hand.
@iamauntmeem
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, FranSak, That is so cool! Keeping the twining tool working. Depending on the size of your loop you can go back through it but it's not necessary. Whatever makes your edge look even and keeps the rows looking good. If you have any other questions let me know. Twining is addicting but so relaxing and rewarding! Jan@LibbyLuLa
@fransak2723
3 жыл бұрын
@@iamauntmeem thank you so much for your reply.
@iamauntmeem
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your interest. My frame over all is: 40"H X 28"W. The finished rug is 25"W X 38"L without fringe and 25"W X 42"L with fringe.
@lisajarvis2838
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you been trying to find this out for ages!!
@iamauntmeem
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, if you have any questions, please, ask.
@MobyDicksWife
11 жыл бұрын
Very, very well done videos. Thank you so much for posting!
@marinevet7273
Жыл бұрын
What type of material does not make a lot of loose threads when cut into strips.
@iamauntmeem
Жыл бұрын
If I rip the strips they do not unravel as much as cut strips. Example: I rip the length of a pair of denim blue jeans. They may unravel one or two threads but then stop. If I cut strips with scissors or a rotary cutter I get a lot of little pieces of thread. Either way I pull them out or tuck them into the twining strips when I "clean up" the rug when I finish it.
@Karenhughessmith71
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@iamauntmeem
9 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. I just wanted to share this old way of utilizing unused material to make rugs.
@1444h
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you🌹🌹🌹
@iamauntmeem
6 жыл бұрын
you are welcome. If you have any questions let me know!
@marinevet7273
Жыл бұрын
Hi, do you have all the video information needed to make a rug? I have not used my twining loom in 8 years and do. Not recall all the steps needed
@iamauntmeem
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I don't know why that goes to the video toward the end. Just move the red line to the beginning of the video to restart it. Sorry. We were having some problems with the computer this am. If you type the letters and numbers into google it takes you to the video and it starts at the beginning. Thank you for your patience, Jan
@pamelathomas2723
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen people using butchers twine for the warping what are your thoughts on that!?
@iamauntmeem
2 жыл бұрын
You can use anything you can string together. Just keep in mind the thickness of the twine. It comes in different diameters. As well as the shrinkage. If you are using, for example, old sheets for the weft check to see if the butcher's twine will shrink. Try it then. Twine a few rows of the weft and see how it looks. If you like it 'go for it'! We had a loom owner use a thick twine material to make door flaps for her chicken coop to use in the winter! The ideas are limitless.
@iamauntmeem
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, LUM!
@carlymarie6192
10 жыл бұрын
I am looking for a larger loom any thoughts on where I could find one. Bigger than 40 X 28 size I love your video, its so very clear. It is so much fun to do :)Thanks!!
@iamauntmeem
10 жыл бұрын
What size were you looking for?
@konetashelton4130
Жыл бұрын
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@TheGoodBadGorgeous
11 жыл бұрын
Your videos rock! Thanks so much for the help :)
@jonis6099
9 жыл бұрын
You have great videos. I am just starting to learn how to do this. Do you have a blog or website or Facebook page where I could ask you questions? Where did you get your loom? Thanks!
@iamauntmeem
8 жыл бұрын
Hi, Joni, Your name and face look familiar. Did I answer your question from 10 months ago? I hope I did....
@jonis6099
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, you did. thanks. I'm thoroughly enjoying my loom that I bought from you.
@iamauntmeem
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm so glad you are enjoying twining. It is so rewarding. Jan
@bluewhale_songs6762
4 жыл бұрын
شكرا شكرا
@naomikaragiozis9268
10 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering, do you have to use fabric strips to warp a loom or can you substitute it for wool instead?
@iamauntmeem
10 жыл бұрын
Naomi Karagiozis , Yes, you can substitute wool instead but keep in mind wool will shrink when wet. If you weft with pre-washed fabric strips over unwashed wool yarn the yarn will shrink when wet but the pre-washed cotton will not. This will effect the size and appearance of your finished product. If you pre-wash the wool it will help against the shrinking but 100% wool needs blocked after washing to keep it's shape. So before using the wool pre-wash it, this will help decrease the shrinking of your final product. Thank you for your question. I hope I've answered it!
@pattiking9246
4 жыл бұрын
How do i remove the rug from loom? I have rods instead of pegs...but the concept should be similar.
@iamauntmeem
4 жыл бұрын
I have a video on Finishing a Hand Twined Rug and removing it from the loom. kzitem.info?search_query=Finishing+a+hand+twined+rug+and+removing+it+from+the+loom This is the link to it. It's really quite easy. Once your item/rug is done you pull the steel rods out of the sides of the rug and loom. Then you just remove the warp loops from the pegs. Thank you for your question. Jan
@pattiking9246
4 жыл бұрын
@@iamauntmeem thanks. I appreciate the reply!
@tomgeldert5407
8 жыл бұрын
would it be easier as iam a first timer to sew them together so my knots won't show?
@iamauntmeem
8 жыл бұрын
+Patty Geldert , If you are a sewer that would be a great idea. It would cut down on the knots in the rug. I would make a couple sewn balls of yarn. Several smaller ones would be easier to handle when you warp. My intention with my videos was 'anyone can twine a rug without having any sewing experience'. I rip warping strips along the length of a sheet or curtain/drape so I have longer 'knot-less' sections.
@tomgeldert5407
8 жыл бұрын
+iamauntmeem Help. I torn up a set of flannel sheets sewed all the strips together made 2 balls and then went to warp and after i went back to tightedn the strips torn apart and it wasn't even where i had sewen them!yhen i did you way of makeing knots and they just kept ripping everywhere!i even used brand new flannel sheets(cuz my hubby won't sleep with flannel!!)so would it be that i should use cotten sheets for warping then flannel?iam so bummed!but i won't give up!!!I love my loom!Maybe it's me the operator?!!!!!
@iamauntmeem
8 жыл бұрын
+Patty Geldert , First, it's not you .You want to use your strongest material for the warp. I have always used cotton or cotton blends for the warp. Maybe try cotton material for the warp. About the flannel...how thick is it and are you ripping or cutting the strips at 1 1/2 to 2" wide? Are you folding over like I do in the videos? I've used flannel sheets and had no problem but the material was very thick. I started a seat on a rocker and I folded the material into three layers and ran a zigzag stitch up the middle of the strips just to make sure no one will sit on it and fall through. (We have some big guys in the family!) Maybe that would help. Let me know if the info helped and if not you are always welcome to ask questions. I want you to be happy while you twine. And have a wonderful rug that you made yourself. Jan
@franceslescovich1074
8 жыл бұрын
CAN HEMP BE USED FOR THE WARP
@iamauntmeem
8 жыл бұрын
+Frances Lescovich Hi, Frances. Thank you for your question. You can use just about anything that is strong enough to withstand pulling to warp and hold together in a rug. Is your hemp thickness like yarn or rope? If it's thickness is more like yarn I would suggest doubling or tripling the warp. Plus it depends on what you use to twine the weft. You want to keep the thickness of your warp and weft about the same. Is the hemp pre-washed? By that I mean both the warp and weft should be pre-washed so they don't shrink at different degrees when the rug is washed. Sorry for the delay in answering your question I wasn't at the computer yesterday and was having problems with our WiFi. Let me know if you have any other questions, I'll be happy to answer them. I just recorded the loom sales and I see you purchased a loom. Thank you. I love twining it's so relaxing and takes your mind somewhere else. Thanks again, Jan
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