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Old 01-19-2011, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by caliquocat
Thanks Mary for this neat idea & such good instructions. I have made 2 "rugs" for my tables & a coaster for DD's Starbuck's drink. :-)
Beautiful! I'm inspired... just might have to tackle this project.
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Old 01-19-2011, 07:38 PM
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I have the same questions
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Old 01-20-2011, 02:58 AM
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I tried this...maybe its me...but I did not enjoy it. I tried a glue stick...too hot...regular elmers glue what a pain...and the sewing....mine looked fine one it was small but as it get bigger it curled up and I had to sew and sew and sew...or it seems flimsy. I gave up. I would like to try a regular braided rug using scraps.
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I just found the tutorial here. I have done various rag rug patterns thru the years. I would love to see how all your rugs turned out and if you found out how to make it lay flat and not turn up. Also, did any of you make a room size rug?
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Old 01-20-2011, 04:36 AM
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I would LOVE to make this rug but have several questions.
#1- How wide are the strips? Do you make a seam and add each new color as you go?
#2- What kind of thread and what type of needle?
#3- Does the needle go through the rope also? I don't understand how it does not break
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Old 01-20-2011, 04:44 AM
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PLEASE help me understand. I am so anxious to start this rug, BUT how do you fit it under your arm of the sewing machine as it gets bigger? I just don't get it. What size needle? What size zigzag. It is unbelievable that it doesn't break the needle and the rope can fit under the feed dogs.
Can't wait to get a reply. Your rug is beautiful!
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Old 01-20-2011, 01:48 PM
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wow just joined, then found this tute and LIKE IT LOTS, i have been looking for how to do this for quite a while THANK YOU lots.
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Old 01-21-2011, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mcbride4362
PLEASE help me understand. I am so anxious to start this rug, BUT how do you fit it under your arm of the sewing machine as it gets bigger? I just don't get it. What size needle? What size zigzag. It is unbelievable that it doesn't break the needle and the rope can fit under the feed dogs.
Can't wait to get a reply. Your rug is beautiful!
Try this thread:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-10783-1.htm

This is a tutorial on how to do the rug. I use a size 16 needle and a zig zag stitch. you need a flat surface next to your machine to support the rug as you're sewing it-if the rug bends over the side of the machine it will not lay flat when you are done. Anne
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Old 01-25-2011, 07:29 AM
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The circle rug is beautiful!! I always wanted to make one, but just haven't tried yet. Thank you for clearing up how to do it.
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Mary,

Nice work. Can't wait to make one.
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Old 01-26-2011, 01:49 PM
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Great idea, I think I may give that a try. They certainly are beautiful looking rugs and are very durable I'm sure.

I book marking this tutorial.

Thanks!
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