Rugs present some unique weaving challenges. They can be rustic, elegant, or just plain fun, but they also have to be, well, rugged. In this 2 disc set, filmed on location at The Mannings Handweaving School in rural Pennsylvania, Tom Knisely explains how to weave a good rug:

• Overview of rug structures and the importance of an unbalanced cloth
• What features to look for in a rug loom in order to create a sturdy piece of fabric
• Rug shuttles, temples, and other equipment that makes rug weaving mores successful and easier on the weaver
• Choosing and preparing materials, from cottons and wools to fabrics for rags, for rug weaving
• Warping techniques specifically for weaving rugs
• Dozens of tips for weaving warp rep and weft rep, rag, and boundweave rugs
• Braids, fringes, binding, and other finishing techniques 

From fibers Tom explains everything you need to know to successfully and comfortably weave attractive, sturdy rugs you’ll delight in having underfoot. Run times: Disc 1: 77 minutes; Disc 2: 114 minutes. Interweave Press.