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1/6/2009
We have used other circles to make rugs but some worked and others didn't. We used Hoola Hoops with fair success. The best modern results came from having a machine shop make us an inch and half wide rim with a 30 inch diameter of metal welded into a hoop. It is not as heavy as the real wagon wheel and I use it for demonstration. So happy you want to try making them.
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1/6/2009
Excellent pictures and instructions. I've done off-loom weaving, but I don't know where the heck I can get hold of a big wagon wheel over here. I'm determined to think of something to use though. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful craft!
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1/2/2009
This is wonderful and so practical! I bet that you sell tons of these at craft fairs that you go to and sell! I love the pictures and directions! 5 stars!
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11/25/2008
It is so wonderful that you are passing on this skill! I've never seen these before but I can tell they are sturdy and last a long time. Growing up in New England, I am more familiar with braided rugs that have that same look and quality. I know there are still many in our family made by my Grandmother.
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Gail Martin said
on 1/6/2009 We have used other circles to make rugs but some worked and others didn't. We used Hoola Hoops with fair success. The best modern results came from having a machine shop make us an inch and half wide rim with a 30 inch diameter of metal welded into a hoop. It is not as heavy as the real wagon wheel and I use it for demonstration. So happy you want to try making them.
veryirie said
on 1/6/2009 Excellent pictures and instructions. I've done off-loom weaving, but I don't know where the heck I can get hold of a big wagon wheel over here. I'm determined to think of something to use though. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful craft!
Sharon Neth said
on 1/2/2009 This is wonderful and so practical! I bet that you sell tons of these at craft fairs that you go to and sell! I love the pictures and directions! 5 stars!
prism said
on 11/25/2008 It is so wonderful that you are passing on this skill! I've never seen these before but I can tell they are sturdy and last a long time. Growing up in New England, I am more familiar with braided rugs that have that same look and quality. I know there are still many in our family made by my Grandmother.
Susanh said
on 9/2/2008 I've never seen one like this! It's beautiful! 5*****
oneloved said
on 9/1/2008 That's beautiful!
Cherst1031 said
on 9/1/2008 Wow, that is so cool that you figured out how she did it and carry on the tradition! I wonder if a bicycle wheel would work?
Katelyn Thomas said
on 9/1/2008 What a lovely rug.
Vikki Albers said
on 9/1/2008 The rug in your photo is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this information. 5*
Virginia Allain said
on 9/1/2008 I treasure the blue wagon wheel rug you made for me. It looks great in front of my sink at the cottage.