A number of years ago I saw a rug made like this but it was 4 or 5 (I think) layers of fabric stitched to a canvas backing. The squares of fabric were stitched on like a QAYG side by side (close together) and then clipped. It was done in denim and yellow and was very pretty and I remember thinking how durable it would be. Always wanted to but never made one.

If you decide to do it, I'm with the standing not comfortable category, you can also use puff paint. Like they use to decorate t-shirts and stuff. Use according to instructions on back of rug and it really helps with making it non-skid!!

If you stitch on the diagonal it wil fray we make them all the time using three pieces of material, batting and batting, stitch one half inch apart and only cut the top two pieces of fabric, then wash and bind.

QUOTE=ManiacQuilter2;7280523]I have seen samples in quilt stores but the cotton won't fray like flannel.[/QUOTE]

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and advise. Squires, thanks so much for the tip. Never thought about cutting on the diagonal.....Duh!

I have and it turned out great. Of course, it is used as a quilt and not a rug, but I made it a good 10 years ago and it has been washed multiple times. It has held up great, but did have some initial fading. I, for one, could recommend it. :)
Marcia in Crowley

My very first quilt, which can be seen in my avatar is a rag quit made from homespun. My daughter has been using it exclusively for 6 years. It frayed beautifully and is still holding up. 😊

Donna

The pattern I purchased recommended using some type of cotton woven fabric such as homespun. This is what I used wit batting for a laptop quilt. I think it worked fine.

I made one in a workshop I took in Toronto by a method taught by Al Cote...look home up ...he is in the niagara region and the class was great and the Rugs are beautiful...

I used the non slip stuff on a throw rug I made from a large piece of upholstery fabric. It didn't eliminate slipping entirely but did keep it from going all over all the time. I had very slick floors at the time.

Co-worker makes all hers out of cotton. They can be pretty but I feel they are stiff and not cuddly at all. I don't know that it would ever become a beloved used quilt? I definately prefer flannel.