When farm clothes wore out, they were washed, cut into strips and converted ... house, yard or garden. The secret to making a braided rug lie flat is all in the weaving, she says.

Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing. Use old wool blankets, skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag ... the ripping-tearing-cutting stage and is best ...

Braided rag rugs have been around for centuries, and with good cause: they’re an ideal use of upcycled fabric, and they’re so sturdy that they can last a really long time. Since you’ll ...