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Mom's New Rag Rug

My mom's birthday is in a couple weeks.  I wanted to make her a nice rug that she could use in her bathroom.  When I was looking for fabric a few months ago, I found the perfect color combination for her bathroom.  She approved the fabric and I got to work!

The rug is finally finished!
 My next rug project is for me!  It will be pink, orange, green, and purple....imagine that?!?!  Want a sneak peak?  Here it is!


 What should I do with the leftover fabric from my mom's rug?  Round, oval, or square?

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Rag Rug Coaster GIVEAWAY

A month ago, I had some fabric scraps that I didn't know what to do with.  Of course I spent some time on Pinterest and found a good idea.  I could crochet small scraps of fabric and edge with yarn to make a coaster.  I made one and was hooked instantly.  They make such cute gifts!  I thought I would share a few of the coasters I have made and wanted to give readers the opportunity to have a set for yourself!  Let me know what you think!

Green rag coaster


Red and white

Purple and white

Red, white, and black

Black and white

Red and white 
Maroon and black

Pink rag coaster set

More rag rug coasters

The coaster trimmed in green is one of my favorites!
If there is a good turnout I will select more than one winner!  Share with your friends!  The winner will have their choice of four coasters pictured.  (You can even mix and match!)  I will notify and announce the winner(s) next Monday after the giveaway closes.  Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Snapshot #8 - I Have a Fabric Addiction

About a year and a half ago my mom started making rag rugs.  I thought they were so cool, so I started collecting cheap fabric in the hopes of one day starting to make one.  I finally started making my first rug about two weeks ago.  You are probably thinking I am really on top of things since I took four years to start a blog.  (Feel my sarcasm?)  My only excuse is college was in the way.  Now that my life has settled down, (or at least as much as it can for a farmer's wife) I have a little time for projects like this.

Here is my collection.  Some of these fabrics make me wish I could sew something. 

I will cut these fabrics into one inch strips to make something just as beautiful.  There is a lot of freedom when making a rag rug.  You can make the fabrics in rings like my first rug.  Or you could mix and match many fabrics into a true rag rug.  I like the ability to make something other than a blanket, scarf, or hat.  I can decorate the house with these rugs!

The key to picking out fabrics is finding colors, patterns don't really matter.  It is also better to find colors that go together, but are not similar.  The more color and differences, the better!

My first rag rug as it looks today.  It still has quite a few stitches needed.

In the future I will put together a how-to post.  It is a long process, but I think it is worth it in the end! Tell me what you think!

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