Johanna Baldwin never has torn apart a Harris tweed jacket she didn’t like. That’s why the 80-year-old Glenwood resident searches thrift shops for old coats and other wool clothing that she tears into ...
It’s easy to turn unwanted pieces of cloth into fun home décor. By Emma Grillo After more than a year spent at home and with spring in full swing, you may be feeling the urge to brighten your space ...
Between 1865 and 1920, Finnish immigrants brought traditional arts to America, including woven and braided rag rugs. As a hallmark of Finnish ethnic culture, rag rugs and their makers hold special ...
ST. CLOUD –Years ago, women decorated their homes with braided rag rugs made from whatever fabric was available. Cindy Wold of St. Cloud has taken that concept and created her own version of the craft ...
Registrations are now open for the Madison County Historical Society’s Rag Rug Trivet Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10. Professional artist and educator Pamela Vogan Lynch, the retired ...