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Old 06-07-2009, 02:08 PM
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how do you clean these rugs? just vacuum? or spot wash or what?
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Old 06-11-2009, 09:36 PM
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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.

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Old 06-12-2009, 05:00 AM
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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.

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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
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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!
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I want to try that, it looks easy enough. I am wondering if my scrap bag is full enough yet?
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Old 07-02-2009, 10:33 AM
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What a great idea! Can you use selvedge on these? Well another thing to add to my list too.
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Old 07-20-2009, 10:19 PM
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Thank you for the great instructions. Appreciate the pictures too. Any particulars on needle size or type of thread?
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Old 07-21-2009, 11:29 AM
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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?
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That's a great rug, I'm going to have to do this!
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