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Raffia:
n: The leaf fibers of an African palm tree used as light
cordage and in making hats, mats, and baskets, and more. The color
and texture is similar to straw, so it is often used in crafting
for scarecrows, filler, bows, and more.
Rag Balls:
n: Since the colonial days, women would save their scraps of
fabric or wool by wrapping the strips into balls. Most of the time,
when they finally stored up enough rag balls; they would use the
strips to create a braided rug. Today, people are using vintage and
recreated rag balls as decorations in their homes.
Raggedies:
n: A term used to describe dolls that resemble a vintage
Raggedy Ann or Raggedy Andy doll.
Rag Quilt:
n: A quilt that is made by sewing the seams on the outside
then sniped and fringed for a soft pile at the seams.
Rag
Stuffing: v: To stuff a fabric item such as a toy, doll, or other
creation with scraps of fabric such as muslin. This results in a
heavy, vintage feel to the item when finished.
Redware:
n: Type of earthenware pottery typically decorated with slip
trail or sgraffito decoration. A typical design would be a simple
red slab plate with yellow wavy slip lines. The potters of
Pennsylvania are the most known for beautiful redware pieces.
Rosehips:
n:
The aggregate
fruit of the rose plant, consisting of several dry fruitlets
enclosed by the enlarged, fleshy, usually red floral cup that is
used for jelly or tea. They can also be dried out to use in
potpourri or fixens.
Rug Hooking:
v: The process of creating a hooked rug (see also: hooked
rug).
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