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Sally Hagerty
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Sally Hagerty is keeping the American Tradition alive weaving rag rugs on a Swedish jack loom in the old farmouse where she lives. Her rugs and other woven goods have been displayed and sold in North and South Carolina art shows and craft fairs for over ten years. She has lived in York County, South Carolina since 1981, moving here after attaining her BA in French Language, teaching from Northern Illinois University and studying briefly in France.


Primarily self-taught, Sally's weaving philosophy originated due to her inability to throw away anything which might possibly be used again. She is an avid collector of unusual textiles, colorful old clothes, and antique rugs which can be repaired or re-woven. The rags are cut up, sewn into strips and woven into sturdy and imaginative rugs. When possible, only old, used cloth is used in order to maintain the integrity of the "rag rug" concept of recycling and conservation.

Sally achieves a wonderful sense of accomplishment by crafting worn but well loved clothing into useful household items. She finds it very satisfying to create art from materials that at some point were considered no longer useful. It is fun to easily identify the source of clothing used to make the rugs when scraps from "my old pajamas" or "Dad's favorite flannel shirt" turn up in a newly woven rug. Commissioned work often consists of rugs which incorporate the eventual owners' own clothing (memory rugs).


Brochures detailing "how long it takes to make a rug", history of weaving, and care instructions are available from the weaver. Sally offers re-weaving for damaged rugs as well. Demonstrations, lessons, and commissions are also available.

 
Contact Sally at: gatgtg@bellsouth.net