Not me.......I couldn't bare to walk on one!!!

I have frequently made quilts to give as baby shower gifts. Instead of the usual crib quilts, I make them larger, about 60 or 65 inches square, sometimes even larger. I tell the mother that the quilt is to throw on the floor for baby to play on. Since they are made to throw on the floor, I don't take the pains with it that I would for one that would usually be hung on the side of the crib for show. This is where I try to use up scraps. Floor quilts were what we usee to do for babies before wall to wall carpeting, central heating and A/C.

Sorry about misspelled words. In this case, it's not me, it's Spell-check. I corrected one word 6 times and Spell-check changed it back to its idea each time.

Not that I've ever known .... I just now did some googling and didn't find anything about them.

Where in particular?

Did you know that Joann now ships to Canada?

Yes ... though I did not find it on their site.

And too, it may be something they would not be able to ship, because of the type of product.

You can order it from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.ca/Fiber-Lok-Non-S...7797719&sr=8-1

I have read the book but did not start due to the number of different chemicals used to protect. I have made small quilts which get thrown on the floor, they are intended for the dogs to lie on or for my feet on cold wooden floors. A mat for the floor would use pieces of fabric and rag rug or ?...Wrap scraps around thick cord and sew on a sewing machine with a zigzag stitch. Can also make baskets using same method( sorry senile moment) forgot name. These methods are thicker and more solid than quilts.(very old way of making carpets by the poor)

They don't have stores in Canada but they do ship to Canada via DHL. I called their 800-# and asked.

I don't think I could ever walk on a quilt on purpose.

Yes, they've been advertising via the QB pop-ups that they do ship.
As per my previous post, I did not find the Saf-T-Bak on their website.
Plus I know there are several products I've noted that they cannot or do not ship.
I would suspect this might be one.

It's not listed as Saf-T-Bak on their website. Here's the link to the page. There shouldn't be a problem shipping it to Canada. I've shipped stuff classed as HazMat to Canada numerous times. They just have to fill out the proper paperwork.

JoAnn's has it online. They don't carry it in the stores. They call it Fiber-Lok Rug Backing. Here's the link.

http://www.joann.com/search/_rug%20backing/

floor quilts are totaly different they are decoupaged on canvas and even covered or coated with a car wax very sturdy and very easy to clean

Interesting concept!

Thanks ... I'll do some checking around for the 2nd product too.
If no luck, then I might order from Joann's and see if I can come up with some other things that I can't get here, to make it worthwhile for the surcharge plus shipping. Although, I always hesitate as to what the surprise charges will be when it hits customs at the border.

I found this panel by Northcott's Stonehenge fabrics:

http://www.beverlys.com/stonehenge-r...FSGqPAod3kIA1Q

I wonder if this would work??

Yes, that would be beautiful. You would need 3 of the panels plus a backing.

I love this idea, love the chennile Stonehenge rug. I am confused about the fear of walking on it, I can see one of these in my bath to match the quilt on my bed, just tie it all together. Plus having it easy to clean, my bare feet will love it. Most of my rugs are cloth or some sort, and there have always been braided rugs.

Judy, how would you use 3 panels, on top of each other? Thanks!

Yes, one on top of the other. Align them and pin together before stitching. That is what gives the depth when you chenille it.

Oh my, I don't know if I could get used to the idea of quilts as rugs. Now someone who uses the quilt I made them to curl up on the floor with, I'm totally comfortable with that. When I give away I quilt, I assure them that it is meant to be used, not enshrined. I just feel like I put too much time and effort and money into my quilts for them to be rugs. I supposed it would be much more durable if the quilting was very tight.

Okay, this verbalizes my sentiments exactly. Gosh, can get a large colorful rug at Lowes, even, for less than I can make a quilt!!

Jan in VA

I'm going to try making one of those! Thanks for the inspiration!

I read the book but was put off by all the extras which were put on the quilt to protect after finishing. If someone here makes them with out all the extr fuss may be interested.