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Braiding Squares and Rectangles

December 7, 2023October 13, 2023

In this live and in person workshop, you will learn to braid a square or rectangle shape that can become a wall  piece, a rug, a chair pad, a covering …

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Categories Our Workshops

Sadie’s Winter Dream Fishermen’s Wive & Maine Sea Coast Mission Hooked Rugs, 1923-1938

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

recommended by Faith Webster

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Her Life in Braiding

May 31, 2023May 20, 2023
Nancy hands on

Read about Master Braider, Nancy Young, how she got her start in braiding, how she held Braiding Camps attracting makers from all over the U.S. and beyond, and view pages …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project

Rug Braiders Meet in Kennebunkport

March 10, 2023March 9, 2023

During February, Arlene Morris and Christine Macchi from Maine Fiberarts went to visit a gathering of rug braiders who meet each year in Kennebunkport. Many belong to different rug braiding …

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Categories Story Project, Touring

A Fully Braided Home

August 9, 2023August 26, 2018

Nancy Young lives in both Maine and Pennsylvania and has been braiding rugs for over sixty years. She and her husband ran Waters Edge Braiding Camp in Winthrop for many …

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Categories Fiber Art Masters, Fiber Art Studios, Story Project, Touring

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