In a machine at the laundry mat. Mom has a rug she bought that is tha size and we wash it often.

Why didn't I think of that!!!

Great tutorial! Great way to use up the scraps I have accumalated.

I love this idea and I have practiced a little, making a small bowl and a couple coasters. I have started to make an oval rug, being careful to try to keep it flat as I sew. It is now about the size of a placemat and it still seems to want to curl up. What am I doing wrong?

Are you supporting the side of the rug on the left side of the machine?---keeping the unsewn covered rope straight and not twisted as you sew it to the rest of the rug? I have a tendency to turn the rope as I bring it close the needle --that will keep it from laying flat. Anne

I do keep it supported on the left of the machine, but I bet you're right about turning the rope as it gets closer to the needle. Thank you for the advice. I will give it another try!

My group at church made these to use as hot pads when we have a potluck. Made them in various sizes, from small to fit under a small casserole to large enough to fit under a platter. They work great. Made exactly the same way.

This is basically the same technique used to make wrapped bowls, plates, pots, etc. Really a cool technique!!! They are really fun & sooooooo easy to make!!!! In fact, it seems the larger & uglier the print, the better a plate, rug, bowl, or pot it makes!!! Try it.....you'll like it!!!!!

I two like this rug pattern,and wonder what size needle to use. waiting to hear. thanks for the wonderful post

I use a 16 denim or topstitch needle