tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post8583534516947599739..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: A shaggy rug storyMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-31668624917236117132016-02-29T14:04:54.059+00:002016-02-29T14:04:54.059+00:00I made a rag rug years ago out of old cotton socks...I made a rag rug years ago out of old cotton socks. I raised six children and had a ton of single socks, so I divided them up and dyed them different colors in batches. Cut them up, about the same size you have and made my rug. I came this week to my daughters house (to dog sit) and she has it on the floor in my grand baby's room. It still looks great after ten yrs and I was tickled to death that she was using it.Milahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559802456879880027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-42431572909036406472015-07-12T08:53:17.583+01:002015-07-12T08:53:17.583+01:00Just one of the crafts that I'd like to try at...Just one of the crafts that I'd like to try at sometime but will not be doing. Need to stay focused and concentrate on the things that need finishing for the moment. xlovelygreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864666054403517265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-34191234804426256942015-05-13T05:52:05.109+01:002015-05-13T05:52:05.109+01:00Very Nice..like the ideaVery Nice..like the ideaUniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670119137069358712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36815499649442802002013-01-23T17:11:08.410+00:002013-01-23T17:11:08.410+00:00Just a note, if you use the latch-hook like you do... Just a note, if you use the latch-hook like you do the crochet hook you won't have to fiddle with the ends. Put the fabric around the shank of the hook, hook it through the base material, stick the ends into the closing part of the hook and pull. It will pull the ends around the base material and through its own loop. Though, like somebody else said, I think it's made more for yarn than thick fabric. =) <br /> I love the way it's looking so far, so do whatever makes you comfortable!Laughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851640040050149219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36765720015022831032013-01-21T17:43:07.271+00:002013-01-21T17:43:07.271+00:00Thanks for the tutorial Ilona-cant wait to see the...Thanks for the tutorial Ilona-cant wait to see the finished article!<br />Ruth x<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-3578267847276609962013-01-21T16:53:05.611+00:002013-01-21T16:53:05.611+00:00Hi! I just came upon your blog and am so pleased ...Hi! I just came upon your blog and am so pleased to have done so. I am making a similar rug but using the non-slip rug backing as my base and hand-tying the scraps. I think now <br />I should use a crochet hook. Please stop by my blog to see how I live simply and easily,Jeanne Irelandhttp://cjmai.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65703908822980074142013-01-21T14:38:41.871+00:002013-01-21T14:38:41.871+00:00nice work, that technique is very time consuming t...nice work, that technique is very time consuming though, I like it but would have to work in short bursts, I don't have as much patience as you ! <br />I've finished my rag rug now, and just posted some pics if you want to pop over and have a look.Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53692751814493153972013-01-21T14:04:14.632+00:002013-01-21T14:04:14.632+00:00that is brilliant, can't wait to see it finish...that is brilliant, can't wait to see it finished.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-40372717400095823932013-01-21T12:59:40.832+00:002013-01-21T12:59:40.832+00:00I love the mix of colors. Years ago I made this t...I love the mix of colors. Years ago I made this type of rug from yarn for my Mother. I only ever made one as working on it made me feel like smacking someone...anyone at all really.:-) I think your kitties would really love to lie on your new rug. I bet it could be washed off with the hose and air dried on the line a couple of times a year. Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728224499293623221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22424865230553192032013-01-21T12:51:42.724+00:002013-01-21T12:51:42.724+00:00Ilona, you are making steady progress and it's...Ilona, you are making steady progress and it's looking good...can't wait to see it all finished.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64285334339775939212013-01-21T11:49:03.180+00:002013-01-21T11:49:03.180+00:00Great start, Ilona. From Housefairy.
Love the idea...Great start, Ilona. From Housefairy.<br />Love the idea of crafting for no money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-4321573833818860562013-01-21T08:54:17.564+00:002013-01-21T08:54:17.564+00:00Hi KG, The rug will be very heavy when it is finis...Hi KG, The rug will be very heavy when it is finished, I doubt it will fit in my own washer, maybe have to be cleaned in an industrial type washer, like a launderette. My backing is very strong, like plastic coated twine, I think it will stand up to washing. <br /><br />I will place it somewhere where it won't get walked all over with outdoor shoes. Perhaps the cats might like it to sleep on. If I shake it regularly outside and hang it on the line to air, maybe it won't get that smelly. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-25729047654753073742013-01-21T08:48:00.406+00:002013-01-21T08:48:00.406+00:00Hi. I like the idea of weaving long strips of rags...Hi. I like the idea of weaving long strips of rags, might try that next. You could use potato sacks if they are strong and won't rot. You could join several by overlapping. You could use wool but you will need lots of it. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67291145268108394312013-01-21T08:43:36.532+00:002013-01-21T08:43:36.532+00:00Yes, keeping up the enthusiasm on a big project is...Yes, keeping up the enthusiasm on a big project is difficult for me, I get fed up easily. I am going to leave this on my table in the living room so it's in my face, and not put it away to finish another time. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-80786229793089887392013-01-21T08:40:15.381+00:002013-01-21T08:40:15.381+00:00With plastic you have to be sure it is not made of...With plastic you have to be sure it is not made of biodegradable material. I was thinking a strong onion or veg sack might work. You could overlap the joins by a couple of inches and peg through the two layers. <br /><br />I like the idea of not spending any money on craft projects. Gives me the satisfaction of using something which might have been thrown away. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52026089717712856112013-01-21T08:34:27.427+00:002013-01-21T08:34:27.427+00:00The green mesh I found in a shipping container, it...The green mesh I found in a shipping container, it was used to secure the load. I collect things which might come in usefull. It is very strong, like plastic coated twine, I doubt very much that it will biodegrade in the next 50 years.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-18907019631438181462013-01-21T08:30:29.828+00:002013-01-21T08:30:29.828+00:00You could try a small test piece Jan. Ask at your ...You could try a small test piece Jan. Ask at your market for an old mesh vegetable sack, cut up an old teeshirt you are about to chuck out. Then it won't cost you anything. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86324588080555518312013-01-21T08:26:54.075+00:002013-01-21T08:26:54.075+00:00I think mine will last a very long time, probably ...I think mine will last a very long time, probably outlive me. The backing is very strong.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23019302893315943732013-01-21T07:36:27.433+00:002013-01-21T07:36:27.433+00:00I've cut up some t-shirts into long thin strip...I've cut up some t-shirts into long thin strips and knitting them into mats. I will work on a tutorial but it will be a while yet.<br />CarolxCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04332392686031711784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-72685451557507760482013-01-21T00:52:04.701+00:002013-01-21T00:52:04.701+00:00Love it !
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MabelLove it !<br />(())<br />MabelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-90266909382361820972013-01-20T23:55:44.038+00:002013-01-20T23:55:44.038+00:00Looks very cheery, Ilona! I think the crochet hoo...Looks very cheery, Ilona! I think the crochet hook is a good choice for big pieces of fabric like that. Those grabby-latch things are designed for thick yarn or thin strips of wool, if I remember correctly. Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-76887992188068584622013-01-20T23:46:52.903+00:002013-01-20T23:46:52.903+00:00What nice colors in the rug so far. I have a que...What nice colors in the rug so far. I have a question. Can you wash the rug? I was wondering what the backing was made out of and if it will hold up in the washer. Just curious. You're very good at crafts. I used to be but haven't done anything in a long time. You are making me feel like I want to try something again.Kearnygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429493116809940852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13953302430018982742013-01-20T23:29:05.995+00:002013-01-20T23:29:05.995+00:00Love love love it. I do want to try this and may g...Love love love it. I do want to try this and may get some plastic from Joanne's Fabrics. Will you have to put a backing on this? I guess I can also look at tutorials on you tube...but I sure like the way yours is going. Good job!Linda Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706004604567190617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52865591320632359412013-01-20T23:25:43.451+00:002013-01-20T23:25:43.451+00:00I'm doing a similar thing but crochet with a H...I'm doing a similar thing but crochet with a HUGE hook (15 mm) and strips of t shirt fabric - I have a peg loom rag run on the go as well - but I really like your rug. <br /><br />Maybe I could use that old potato sack and make one similar but from wool ends - I have a rug making hook - and lots of wool ends too short for much else.<br /><br />Your rug looks lovely and will be cosy to stand on when doneCompostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6748854747522911942013-01-20T23:24:46.483+00:002013-01-20T23:24:46.483+00:00That'll keep you off the streets for a while!!...That'll keep you off the streets for a while!!! I remember doing one in primary school. It took our whole class ages, as the enthusiasm wore off and, as little kids, sitting still working on one big rug became less of an attraction than playing outside.<br /><br />Like other posters, I love how it repurposes old material and looks so bright and cheerful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com