If you are thinking of adding penny rugs to your home décor you will want to do some research to find the right penny rug or rugs for whichever room you have chosen. Finding penny rugs on ebay is a great place to start, or you can try JC Penny rugs. However, if you are feeling adventurous why not try making your own penny rugs.

One of the most popular and commonly practiced hobbies in the world today is rug hooking. It is very similar to crocheting; only the results with rug hooking are thicker and stronger than that produced by the wool typically used in crocheting. This is why they are suitable to be used as rugs. The hobby itself is actually centuries old, and there are hand hooked rugs on display in various art galleries and museums around the world. If you are interested in getting involved with rug hooking, there are a few things you will need to know.

There are many different types and styles of rugs that you can choose to make, and the rag rug is a very popular option to choose. There are many different varieties of rag rugs you can make, including antique braided rag rugs, southwest rag rugs, cotton rag rugs, woven rag rugs, primitive rag rugs, crocheted rag rugs, and of course the ever so popular original braided rag rugs.

A rag rug is a sturdy, colorful hand-woven rug that is typically made from cotton scraps. In the 18th century rag rugs were crocheted with strips of fabric that had been cut from old, often unusable clothing. This was important because at that point in time throwing things out was considered as being a terrible waste and so it was important to make use out of everything possible.