Rag Rug Revival Turn yesterday’s scraps into today’s statement pieces. Rag Rug Revival is your step-by-step blueprint for transforming cast-off T-shirts, worn-out linens, and thrift-store finds into twenty-five vibrant rugs, trivets, baskets, and wall hangings. Whether you’ve never picked up a crochet hook or you’re an accomplished weaver looking for a greener craft, this guide walks you from first strip to finished showpiece—no fancy loom required. What you’ll find inside Tools & prep made simple The fastest ways to slice, join, and roll fabric “yarn” without tangles or waste Color-mixing rules that guarantee modern palettes—not 1970s leftovers Two core techniques, fully photographed Braided & sewn —for sturdy round or oval rugs Oversized crochet —for spirals, baskets, and thick trivets 25 beginner-friendly projects Boho bedside mat • Denim-and-flannel entry runner • Cottage-core bath mat Modular squares for pillows or pet beds • Gift-ready coasters & placemats Pro tips in every chapter How to keep edges flat, joins invisible, and rugs lying perfectly square Blocking, washing, and anti-slip backing for long life on hard floors Sustainability & savings Fabric-yardage charts turn jeans, sheets, or dress shirts into exact project sizes Ideas for community up-cycling swaps and creative fabric sources Perfect for DIY decorators, zero-waste makers, teachers and scout leaders, or anyone who loves fast, colorful wins with a planet-friendly twist. Reclaim. Re-weave. Revive—one strip at a time.