They are also known as clippy mats, proddy, cleekie, clootie, stobby, poked, tab, broddy, bodged and peg rugs. Like many crafts, mat-making was originally born out of necessity, but today is very much about the pleasure of making and the growing interest in recycling.

Traditional Proddy Mats This traditional and homey craft originated in Northern England, where it is thought to be an early precurser to American Hooked Rugs. Simpler and faster than hooking, this technique makes the thickest, softest, pile; extremely long wearing.

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Textile artist Ali Rhind gives a step by step guide to creating hooky and proggy rag rugs.

Nov 9, 2021 · In this in-depth video, Gene Shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats. Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching Shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies.

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Proddy Blossom Kits include complete instructions and all hand-dyed wools to make one or more 3-D blossoms. Never more than 10 well illustrated steps to complete a life-sized blossom. Each kit also includes a felt scrap and pin back for finishing as a fashion adornment.

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Rag rugs, rag rugging, rag mats, clippy, spring clip, clootie, proddy, proggy, bodged, peg, pegged – call ’em what you like, this site is all about the old favourite ‘hard times’ rag rugs and how to make them.