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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 09:03:22 AM
I made 2 more rag rugs this week, i cant help it, their easy, and I LOVE walking into a room in my house and seeing the rooms adorned with the things I made!
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 08:33:35 AM
I'd ask Debbie @ rugsnsuch@aol.com -she has an ebay store and website, and she is very friendly in answering questions. I also bought material and my hook from her.
Connie
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| WearyMary |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 07:59:37 AM
If you want to get a tight rug do you need to use hooks? I want to make some of these, bathroom rug size, like 36"X24" or so.. |
| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 09:27:59 AM
LOL
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| dutchy |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 09:01:34 AM
LOVE it!! Boy that must be ONE big hook you work with 
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 08:35:28 AM
I believe one of the rolls i bought was 4 lbs, and about 6" wide? (not sure), I then cut that wide strip about 1.5 inches wide and ripped into strips. I also used another roll, that was not as wide, and cut the strips the same. I made 2 rugs about 24" + in size when done, and I have some fabric left on the rolls. Debbie, who I bought the fabric also told me yesterday that she keeps her fabric the width it is (4"?) instead of cutting it. I have spaces in between my crochet, and i think your not suppose to. I think it's a matter of preference, how tight you want it to be. In Mary Janes book she says 1.5" strips so thats the only way I was aware of. I also didnt know there were different crochet hook sizes, but there is....seems I've been using a big hook. I still like my rugs and plan on making more. I recommend buying fabric from Debbie, she answers all questions promptly and will give you all the advice you need.
Connie :)
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| antoinette |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 08:10:22 AM
Hi Connie, Loved your rug!! I also would like to learn to do this, is it hard? Also
how big a rug does a roll make, she has her rolls listed in pounds also, can you give me
an idea on how much to buy to make a small size bathroom rug? Toni |
| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 03:48:36 AM
thanks Christine
Connie
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| farm~maid |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 03:42:44 AM
You do beautiful work and your rug looks just great.
Christine |
| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 03:09:06 AM
not sure of the hook size, but apprarently it's too big, lol
Connie
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 9:08:08 PM
Connie, I am working on a rug right now also! I checked out the ebay store and she has nice looking fabric and great prices!
Monica
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| sewlazie |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 5:59:52 PM
I love your rug. What size hook are you useing?
Thanks Nell
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 2:24:49 PM
thank you Shirley
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 2:17:10 PM
pretty! And it lies so flat! Good job.
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 2:11:13 PM
your welcome Melissa. I am actually buying another crochet hook from her,turns out, even though my rugs are nice, i should be using a smaller crochet hook.
Connie
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| country roads |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 1:06:29 PM
Thanks for the link Connie. I went and looked around and fell in love with a red and cream colored material and a two tone green leaf material. I think they would make a beautiful Christmas rug. I will definately order from her as soon as I can save up some extra money. Thanks again!
Take care, Melissa.
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| Marcy |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 11:50:24 AM
Connie,
That is sooo pretty! Love the colors.
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 09:54:14 AM
Hi Melissa,
no patterns, just use coordinating fabrics. I buy some on ebay, or buy sheets form the thrift shops, etc. Just make them as big as you want, oval, circle or rectangular.
Here's a place on ebay where i buy A LOT of fabric. Debbie sells by the yard and in rolls. I recommend buying it in rolls, as it is cheaper. Debbie will also combine shipping costs, just 'request total from seller' and ask for combined shipping. Told her I sent you, she'll be glad.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Ragstorugs-Fabrics-and-Rugs__W0QQ_armrsZ1
I made 2 rag rugs this week with fabric rolls I bought from her. She ships fast.
Connie
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| country roads |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 09:45:02 AM
That's beautiful Connie! I love the colors, so summery looking. Do you have a pattern to go by or do you just make it up as you go? I would love to make some too.
Take care, Melissa.
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| Miss2Missus |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 09:19:53 AM
its so cute. ive been wanting to learn how to do this. i need to gather up some rags first
Karen ^_^
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