I invite you to come and join me in the world of Rug-Making - a place where we will explore and exchange ideas on design, methods, techniques and instruction.

My goal is to help you learn how to make a variety of rugs using different techniques. These will include crocheting, knitting, hooking, prodding, punching, sewing , weaving and a combination of these techniques. Together we will explore the world of fiber and how to use it. I want you to gain confidence and skills that will get you excited about the art and craft of rug-making. My hope is to help you realize that rugs are not just a craft but can be a beautiful expression of usable art. We will look at color and design, researching how to incorporate both in your rugs so they become a subtle or substantial accent or the primary focus of a room.

You will also learn about the history and lands where rugs and carpets have been made in years past and are currently being made.

I also will tell you about online educational sites that can be of assistance in your rug-making endeavors. I will provide media reviews to include books, magazines, websites, dvd's and articles. You will learn of various rug-making guilds, groups, forums and schools that may be of interest to you.

Sign up to receive the Rug-Making newsletter. It is completely free and will inform you each and every time I publish a new article for your enjoyment and learning. The newsletter will be a link to the latest article on the rug-making site.

When you subscribe to receive the newsletter, your email address is kept confidential. I won’t even know what it is. When you no longer wish to receive the newsletter, unsubscribing is quick and easy. BellaOnline will only send you the newsletters that you wish to receive.

The newsletter will also have a link to connect to the Rug-Making Forum. Please visit there to discuss and ask questions about Rug-making. Let me know if there is anything you would like to learn about.

I will gladly share with you my latest rug-making project. Hopefully I will be able to give you some insights in how to learn and improve on your skills.

Your feedback is also greatly appreciated. I need to know whether or not my articles are providing the information you want.

There is a place on the Rug-Making page that you can use to contact me. I will answer your forum questions and emails as quickly as I can.