how do you clean these rugs? just vacuum? or spot wash or what?

I am having trouble keeping the tension on the fabric as I wind it around the rope. Is there a secret to it that I missed? Have started over three times and threw it on the floor lol.

Linda D MI

A couple things I have learned through trial and error is 1 have a big flat surface. Build up your table around your machine if you need to so it is nice and big. 2. Don't pull the rope you are adding too tight.

Hope this helps.

How about using a glue stick at the beginning and at each new join? That way you wouldn't have to use pins and get stuck. I think that's how the book does it. Jan in KS

Ya know it's funny. I have made numerous baskets wrapping clothesline but I had not even thought once to make a rug. Yeah, I can be dense sometimes! :lol:
Your rug is just fantastic!

I want to try that, it looks easy enough. I am wondering if my scrap bag is full enough yet?

What a great idea! Can you use selvedge on these? Well another thing to add to my list too.

Thank you for the great instructions. Appreciate the pictures too. Any particulars on needle size or type of thread?

I am still having trouble finding the cotton clothesline. Have you all found somewhere to purchase it? I can find it with a polyester core but for some reason I think that is a hard core and would break my needle. Any thoughts on this?

That's a great rug, I'm going to have to do this!