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Stitching & Crafting Room:  picture of braided rug from strips of bedsheets  |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chris
No. IL
USA
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 Posted - Apr 05 2007 : 9:55:39 PM
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Wanted to share a picture of a new little rug I just finished making. It was made from strips of bedsheets I accumulated from garage sales and thrift shops and just plain asking people for old sheets. I thought it turned out pretty well. I found the how to in a Mother Earth News magazine.
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 04:43:34 AM
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Chris,
That is so so pretty!! And so neat looking, I did one once but it looks more like a rag rug. Good job!
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 04:46:42 AM
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Wow, Chris, that is beautiful. Was it hard to do?
Kathy
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
New York
USA
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 06:05:52 AM
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Very nice! I like the colors and the "pattern". I'm new to rug making (took a class a few weeks ago) and can't imagine how you figured out when to start the strips so it came out just right. I've been practicing with an old sheet, but I haven't added a different sheet yet. Anyway, great job!!
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 07:15:19 AM
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| That is sooo beautiful! I would love to learn how to do stuff like that! Amazing!!! |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 12:25:07 PM
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Patti,
I think the best time to add a new color is when you are beginning to round the corner,
or just before you get into the straight of the rug - just before the end of rounding the corner. Or perhaps stagger it throughout the rounded area, start with one strip by cutting and adding your new color, then go about a fourth of the round, do a second strip with a new color, go another fourth and do the third strip, then near the end of the rounded area, add the fourth strip. That would transition it, if you don't want a blunt start and end. I just use different color strips (like I started with three of one color, then added a different color 4th strip). Then I'll keep two strips of the original color and add a new color and go for a while(you can see the lighter color blue) then I went back to the original colors(and stuck a piece of yellow I had sitting around) Then I did a round of purple and dark green in with my two original colors - then I went back to the two original colors and did the light blue again a few times around.....then I ended with two of the original colors and some darker royal blue and tried to end it as i got into the rounded area - the upper right hand corner is where I ended - as you can see the dark blue area looks a little fatter. You can see where I started and ended with the colors but that doesn't bother me and I wasn't looking for perfect symetry, just pretty good is all.
Mima,
here is the how to from Mother Earth News - http://www.motherearthnews.com/DIY/1979-01-01/Grandmas-Four-Strand-Braided-Rug.aspx
Kathy, No it was not hard to do, just takes time.
Mikki,
I rip my bedsheets first (usually just hang the strips on hangers- but you can put them in plastic or paper bags too) then in the evening when I'm watching tv, I get my ironing board out and a little water spray bottle (use steam iron if you prefer) and iron my strips. Its better to have what you need ready before you start cuz its a pain to have to stop braiding/weaving and prepare supplies. I did do that near the end of the rug because I didn't want a bunch of left over strips. Not difficult, just time consuming - but I think the end product is worth it.
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Edited by - OregonGal on Apr 06 2007 12:44:38 PM |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 12:37:35 PM
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Chris- You rug is beautiful! I love the soft colors. You must have a ton of patience!
Karin
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
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Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 1:49:06 PM
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Wonderful! Love the colors and the shape.
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herbquilter
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Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 2:48:00 PM
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Chris,
You are a ingenious gal to complete such a beautiful rug.
Thank you for sharing it with us. I've always wanted to do one, but never took the time.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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shelle
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Shelle
oklahoma
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Luzy
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Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 3:20:26 PM
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Just beautiful! This is on my list of things to do for sure! You did a great job!
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suzyhomemaker
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Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 5:03:20 PM
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WOWO!! VERY pretty!! What a great way to recycle and be creative. Thanks for the link, too.
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Tina Michelle
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Tina
sunshine state
FL
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 8:55:48 PM
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very nice.
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 9:01:24 PM
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Very pretty Chris! Nice fresh clean colors! My Gram used to braid rugs out of old woolen clothing. She had one in her HUGE living room that covered the entire floor! I loved playing with her rolls of wool strips as a little girl- can't believe she let us! LOL It was always fun to hear her look over the rug and say "that was my Daddy's Sunday suit" or "that red there, was Aunt Ruby's winter skirt".  She taught me to braid a rug, but shame on me, I have never taken the time to do one of my own. I'm impresed that you just got down to it & taught yourself! Kudos Chris!
Rhonda
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kreativeblonde
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Amanda
Summerland
Ca
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 11:27:53 AM
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That is one beautiful rug.
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 5:25:38 PM
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Thank you all, very much. Rhonda, such sweet memories, it was not just a rug. Perhaps one day you'll do one.
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
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michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 6:46:04 PM
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it's very beautiful, you have a real talent.
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Stitching & Crafting Room: picture of braided rug from strips of bedsheets |
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picture of braided rug from strips of bedsheets
