Using reclaimed wool clothing, the public can learn how to start, braid, add lengths, and lace to create braided wool rugs of varying sizes with a hands-on project. The registration deadline is early ...

Roasting chestnuts on an open fire this winter wouldn't be nearly as inviting without a braided rug to sit on. The old-style rugs that were traditionally formed by braiding three strips of cloth and ...

When her daughter Kari moved from home into an apartment five years ago, Nancy Young decided it was time to rekindle an old flame . . . much to the pleasure of her family and friends. No, Nancy did ...

Wool rug-braiding bees are fast becoming a winter tradition at Thompson-Ames Historical Society's Heritage Arts Bees. For several years, expert rug-braiders, Marion Ekholm and Kathy Lacroix have lead ...

If there were a business model on how to run a successful, yet highly creative business, Country Braid House in Tilton would be a winner. However, when I visited the shop recently, I wasn't thinking ...

When I was growing up, we lived in a farmhouse that was built on a concrete slab. Mom covered our slick tile floor in the living room with a large braided rug to warm things up a bit. This rug became ...

Karol Greenlee relaxes after putting finishing touches on her 9’x7′ braided wool rug. (Debie King / Provided by Doris Cruze) When Karol Greenlee and her sister Karen Kafka saw a demonstration of rug ...

Braided rugs: Five great tips for choosing one for your home Donna Willis of Yankee Pride shared these no-fail tips for choosing the perfect braided rug for your home. • Material. Wool is the most ...

Norma Sturges' braided rug exhibit at National Historic Trails Center in Casper last year sparked new interest in rug braiding in the Casper community. Now, you too can learn how to braid a wool rug.

Rug braiding workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St., Middleborough. Instructor: Mary Guidoboni. All skill levels are ...