New Rug Patterns: The Studio Runner & Mila's Minis

New Rug Patterns: The Studio Runner & Mila's Minis

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Good Morning Weavers,

I’m excited to finally be able to offer a new set of rug patterns! Mila and I have been working on these a long time now and are finally organized enough to put them out in the world. We were almost ready about a month ago and then we decided that the patterns would really benefit from a video component. At some point we will professionally film a rug weaving course but in the meantime we made a simple but useful iphone video that we will include with both of these new patterns. There is just something about seeing a project being woven that clarifies things so much better than words.  

Yesterday as we were photographing the rugs, Bri snagged this photo of my daughter Hayden and I enjoying a yogurt snack at the studio. Daycare was closed because of poor air quality (sad) but it ended up being a net win for Hayden as she was spoiled rotten with attention from Bri and Mila reading books and making yarn crafts. She’s got just a few weeks left to enjoy all this 1:1 attention before her little brother comes along so I’m glad she is soaking it all in.




 

Meet Mila's Minis

Here they are! 7 pot-holder sized rug patterns packaged together in a pattern bundle perfect for the weaver looking to learn the ins and outs of rug weaving while creating a very satisfying little collection. At their designed size they make a perfect pot holder. Size ‘em down and you’ve got a mug rug collection. Size ‘em up and you’ve got a fantastic set of rug designs.

They have fun names too like Chromafrog, Bright Byte, and Confetti. Who can guess which one is Chromafrog? Weaving Mila’s Minis is the epitome of the weaving “quick win” meaning they will weave up speedily as far as handweaving goes ;) and serve as excellent samples for your future big rug.


The Studio Runner

OK so you’re the Go Big or Go Home type? Then you may as well skip the Minis and go straight to the Studio Runner Rug. Weave it exactly as written as an ultimate library of two shaft rug weaving designs or use the draft as inspiration to create your own.



Northern Range Wool

We specifically recommend Northern Range Wool for rug weaving because of its grist, ability to be packed snug in the weft, and colour range. This 100% wool is made in Canada, offering a perfect balance of softness, strength, and durability for your rug weaving projects.

We’ve used NRW for all of the patterns you see here as well as our rug patterns released earlier this year.


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