In January 2003, my sister Christine was visiting with us and she taught me how to crochet rag rugs - from 1-2" strips of cloth. This is my first rag rug. I had so much fun making it that it has become a hobby. I have use so many kinds of cloth, and different sizes of crochet hooks to make different thicknesses of rugs. I can now make one in 8 hours. When we go on long road trips, guess what I do to pass the time - I take along my strips of cloth and crochet a rug.
This is a rug made of green and red for our church Special Persons
bazaar. A friend bought it for her daughter for Christmas to put in her den doorway in her California home. This rug was made from homespun fabric cut into 1" strips.
Every year the Rotary Club that Jim is in has an auction. I made this rug from old garments, mostly my old blouses. Someone bought it for their beach home - and Rotary got a lot of money for this item.
My sister Judy lives in Sarasota, FL. I took this rug to her one spring to put in her newly decorated bath room. It is made of fleece like robes are made of. It was difficult to work with. It is thick and feels good to your bare feet.
asked to bring things for the silent auction white elephant room.
I remember it had lots of bids and helped raise a lot of money.
I remember it had lots of bids and helped raise a lot of money.
Lately I've been using old sheets to make rugs. I have made all of our 5 granddaughters rugs for their rooms. We have rag rugs all over our house and at entry ways. They can be washed in the washing machine when they get dirty. I usually dry them outside in the sun but can be put in the dryer. Very nice hobby.
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