Crocheted rag rug workshop at the Sod House Museum

Nancy Hada of Cherokee will present a rag rug workshop at the Sod House Museum near Aline on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rag rugs have been furnishing floors since the latter part of the 18th century. The concept for rag rugs came to the United States by way of European immigrants. When making these rugs, women would use strips of old clothes and worn-out blankets as a resourceful way to add warmth and decor to their homes.

Because of the continued popularity of rag rugs, Hada will be teaching the technique for making these pieces at the museum. Long strips of fabric are still used, but today’s rugs are often very colorful and new or old fabric can be used in making the rugs, as long as the same type of fabric is used throughout the rug. Once the technique is learned participants can make any shape of rug and even make bowls. The rag rugs are reversible and wear moderately well.

Participants need to preregister by Aug. 10 for this workshop due to limited space at the museum. Once registered, participants will receive a list of supplies needed for the workshop.

The Sod House Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located southeast of Aline on State Highway 8. For more information contact Director Renee Trindle at 580-463-2441 or [email protected].