Try Joann Fabrics also for this. They used to sell it in bags for upholstery work. It is cotton but I don't know how pricey it will be for a project like this. Clothesline would probably be cheaper, but if you want to make a smaller one (even coasters) it would be perfect to try out while you are still looking.

I do upholstery work and I buy mine by the 1250 feet roll so I am all set. I do have the tool to do the braided rugs, but haven't gotten around to that yet.

I might try this out with a rug for my dog. She isn't that big! Hope I can find the time!!
Barb

Did you use only cotton scraps? Could you use flannel too? Or even mix flannel and cotton in same rug?

Margie

Margie, I just used cotton scrapes. I was'nt sure about using other kinds of fabric. From having done one rug I will say it might get too thick. Maybe Mary can help us.

If it works use it. My thoughts on the flannel is the bulk. But it's a rug. All flannel would definitely work.

Thanks Mary! I'm doing some flannel quilts so will save up the scrapes from them too. My DH wanted me too add on to the one I made to make it bigger but it was starting to bowl up so I did'nt.

I finally got something called "Cotton Filler Cord" by Wrights
in Wal-mart in the fabric department. It's a 6yd package and it says 5.5m. I think it cost about $2.60 per pkg. I got 2 packages. It's about
as big around as my index finger. Hope that is the right size. Guess
I'll find out when I start to sew.

I have lots of strips cut at 2 1/2" wide. Is that too wide?

This is really exciting! Thank you so much for the tutorial!

The above cording does not fit under my foot!

I don't think there is a beautiful rope basket filled with yarn

in my future......

I am so sorry. Yes, that sounds too big. It should be about a quarter of an inch.

AWESOME tutorial. This would be a great way to use those little leftover strips I have. Thanks for sharing that.

Love the tutorial.......... I am going to try this one.