Coil and crochet rag rug

We show you how to make a DIY rag rug using fabric strips and scraps. These washable rag rugs are the perfect addition to your home.

The ninth item I entered at the county fair this past week is a crocheted rug, made of 1" selvage strips cut from quilt fabric. It received a red second place ribbon: Judge's comments: "Nice mix of colors. Watch ends of pieces--they should not show." BTW, the judge made the same comment on my selvage rug last year! I don't think those ends can be any more hidden! You can read about my first selvage rug here. I started my second selvage rug just after the county fair last year, so it took me…

Run to the local thrift store and pick up some great patterned sheets, or raid your linen closet for unused linens. Now the big question remains: are you brave enough to cut up your stash of vintage goodies? These projects might be just the nudge you need to repurpose all those fantastic sheets you’ve been hoarding for years. Vintage sheets form the basis for this vibrant duvet cover from My Poppet Makes. The lime green tassle is a nice touch.

I just love to knit, but really want to try to crochet. My grandma taught me how to make an

Learn how to crochet your own round rag rug with this step-by-step tutorial (using single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches).

I followed the pattern basic instructions, but changed it up a little. The pattern is found in Knit Simple Magazine, Spring/Summer 2008. I used tarn (t-shirts cut into strips and stretched to mak...

Need help deciding whether to buy or DIY? These questions will help you decide which is right for your project! + a fabric coil rug tutorial

Just a little bit of the process... Using up scrap fabric to make a textile wrapped coiled rope basket... #coiledropebasket #handsewn… | Instagram

I've started a floor cushion. I'm excited. I'm using up the big polypropylene rope I bought about three years ago. Further back on my Instagram grid there's information on other floor cushions I've...

Some of our readers may already know this, but one of my favourite hobbies is making twined rag rugs. What it that, you ask? Well, it is...

How to begin a coiled basket with paper bag cord. To join a new strip of paper: cut the new and the old ends into tapered tips and wrap the new end around th...

I've wanted to make another spiral braid rag rug since finishing my last one! I learned to make a Braided Rag Rug in a two-part workshop wit...

Recycled Fabric Twine Spiral Mat – Rag Rug

How to crochet a round rug using T-shirt yarn and cotton yarn. Showing how to crochet round using T-shirt yarn. Check also more crochet tips: https://youtu.b...

crochet DENIM RAG RUG free pattern - easy crochet rug pattern for beginners

​Using the items provided in your bag: Yarn Clothesline Blunt Needle (Taped to outside of your sewing kit) You will create a Yarn coil bowl Get Creative with it, stylize it and make it your own....

You can make Luxury rugs - from fabric scraps! And my special steel crochet needle. Make a stitch and pull fabric over it and onto the piece. Cozies, hats, rugs, mats. "The new hot thing in Crochet"- Susan's Fiber Shop, Madison WI

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Now that my first year as an assistant professor is over, I have more time for crafting! I am almost overwhelmed with the possibilities of projects. Last week I bought a subscription on sale for …

I did mention when I was making my Rag Rug that I could do a tutorial... But after a lot of google searching I found some great gals that...