The Shepherd's Rug- Braided rugs from roving

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We've opened up more spots in my 2-day workshop at MFF. So if you missed the 1st time around, try again. Letty Klein and...
05/12/2026

We've opened up more spots in my 2-day workshop at MFF. So if you missed the 1st time around, try again.
Letty Klein and The Shepherd's Rug

There will be roving available at my workshop, The Shepherds Rug. Hidden Valley Farm & Woolen Mill, the The Sassy Ewe, a...
05/04/2026

There will be roving available at my workshop, The Shepherds Rug. Hidden Valley Farm & Woolen Mill, the The Sassy Ewe, and Pine Lane Farm Karakul Sheep will have roving available at the workshop to augment your stash.

Are you ready to make a braided rug with roving from your own sheep or your stash? The Shepherds Rug and Letty will be t...
04/03/2026

Are you ready to make a braided rug with roving from your own sheep or your stash? The Shepherds Rug and Letty will be teaching a 2-day workshop at MFF in August, Check it out!
Day 1 we'll be braiding all day and talking about color, breeds of wool sheep, and techniques.
Day 2 we'll be sewing with lots of tricks to make your rug perfect. If you're diligent you should be able to go home with a finished 2'x4' rug. All equipment except for the wool, will be included in the material kit. You are encouraged to bring your own roving, but some will be available from me or vendors.

Braided Rug WorkshopsI'll be teaching a 2-day rug braiding class at Michigan Fiber Festival on August 12-13, 2026, in Al...
12/31/2025

Braided Rug Workshops
I'll be teaching a 2-day rug braiding class at Michigan Fiber Festival on August 12-13, 2026, in Allegan MI. You can bring your own roving or buy it at the class. Watch the MFF website for signup. 1st day will be for braiding, etc. 2nd day will be for sewing etc. You can finish a 2 x 3 foot rug. It will be fun!
And a 1-day rug braiding class at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival on September 4, 2026. Watch their website for signup. You can finish a chair pad while learning all the tips and techniques.

Ok, time for my favorite breed for making braided rugs - the Karakul! Karakul is very strong, lasts forever and felts in...
10/20/2025

Ok, time for my favorite breed for making braided rugs - the Karakul! Karakul is very strong, lasts forever and felts in the blink of an eye. It comes in many color shades including the blackest of black. Definitely an heirloom type of long lasting rug. This one is a 'Butted' rug where ear color or color combination is braided separately, then sewn one one round at a time and the 2 ends are Butted together.

Even Alpaca makes a beautiful braided rug or chair pads, but it needs to be blended with about 20% wool. Lots of color ...
10/19/2025

Even Alpaca makes a beautiful braided rug or chair pads, but it needs to be blended with about 20% wool. Lots of color choices.

The Navajo Churro is definitely a rug wool. It felted quickly and solidly. A rug braided with NC will last forever, be ...
10/17/2025

The Navajo Churro is definitely a rug wool. It felted quickly and solidly. A rug braided with NC will last forever, be sure to will it to one of your grandkids. This is one to put at the front door or kitchen sink. All natural colors in a spiral braid, again one color carried throughout the rug except for the dark frame.

The Romney rug soft but well felted and quite strong. It's mostly natural colors with a little dose of green in the midd...
10/16/2025

The Romney rug soft but well felted and quite strong. It's mostly natural colors with a little dose of green in the middle. This is also a spiral, one braid.

This is a Wensleydale rug. It felted softly and has sort of a halo. It would be great beside your bed, your toes would t...
10/16/2025

This is a Wensleydale rug. It felted softly and has sort of a halo. It would be great beside your bed, your toes would thank you. This is also a spiral, just one long braid, can you see the color transitions?

The white on this rug is fleece from the Polypay. Polypay is a meat breed with a down-type of fleece and a medium grade ...
10/15/2025

The white on this rug is fleece from the Polypay. Polypay is a meat breed with a down-type of fleece and a medium grade wool. The colored braids are Coopworth. Notice that I carried at least one leg/strand of white throughout the rug, except for the outside frame. The down breeds can be difficult to braid and felt but doable.

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Kalamazoo, MI
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