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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Ruined and old sheets- make a rag rug!  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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 Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 2:21:00 PM
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I have a pile of sheets that have gotten just too worn out and stained looking for me to want to use any more and I happen to need a rug for infront of my arm chair… so I pulled out my fantastic copy of MaryJane’s Stitching Room book and brushed up on the instructions to make a rag rug! Pages 57 and 58 if you are curious! I think we might dye some of the strips first but I’ll try to remember to post pictures!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
423 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 3:26:11 PM
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Please do post pictures! I have old sheets, too! They are just begging for a new life and don't want to be made in to rags!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3450 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 7:24:22 PM
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Can't wait to see your new rug!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17386 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 10:49:40 PM
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Luv Crochet Rag Rugs…
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9599 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 05:55:14 AM
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Are you crocheting it? I learned to make toothbrush rugs years ago. Maybe yours is the inspiration I need to make more of them.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1582 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 06:17:12 AM
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Denise what is a toothbrush rug? Is that similar to latch-hook?
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9599 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 06:35:15 AM
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Toothbrushes, were once wooden, and had a hole in the handle giving early rag ruggers the idea to sharpen a used handle to a point creating the perfect tool …
https://youtu.be/Su4nQhAIErA?si=VIQp7t0wv6bjGFpM
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Jul 18 2025 06:38:28 AM |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1582 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1582 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 07:12:18 AM
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Oh ok, interesting, thanks Denise.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
22944 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 11:05:28 AM
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I’m working on making the strips right now! A lot of my sheets are plain white- so I asked my mom if she had any RIT dye… she did! Including a box from my Great Aunt Nora probably from the 70’s or early 80’s! It only cost #128178;.35! I’m going to use the dye because she would want me to- but I’m going to keep the box!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7796 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 2:23:13 PM
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Sleep, that sounds so fun! I can't wait to see it. I will have to remember this for when I have some old sheets.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1880 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 5:48:56 PM
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So excited to see your rug when it’s finished! :) I found some king sized sheets at some thrift store so I will be making a rug with those by crocheting them! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17386 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17386 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 09:50:26 AM
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The funny thing is, it’s the prep work that takes the longest!
When I crochet a rag rug,, I wash/dry the sheets, cut starter slits and then rip the sheet into strips, then unite the strips ,,, depending on my mood, I will loop them together or I will sew them together… then remove all the loose threads, roll the joined strips into a ginormous ball and then I get to crochet it..
But, they are so cool to make, and depending on whether you use solid or printed sheets they are just fun and a perfect cold weather project while watching a favorite PBS show,, for me it’s a travel show or cooking show!!!
Allee , I can hardly wait to see how your rag-rug turns out,, are you going to do a tie-dye effect or ?
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Aug 16 2025 09:51:41 AM |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Ruined and old sheets- make a rag rug! |
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Ruined and old sheets- make a rag rug!
