Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) - Page 3

Stiina · 10-19-2011, 08:57 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34419934@N03/3403863179/

I tried to insert the photo but it just comes up as an X. There's the link to my photo.

---------- Post added at 10:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 PM ----------

Ha Marielle! Love your story about videoing

Excited to see your method. Gotta get ripping my sheets!!

Marielle · 10-19-2011, 09:14 PM

I'd like to see an overhead shot to make sure but it looks like she braided it then sewed it up with fabric strips instead of lacing it (or braided it together like this method http://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2...w-rag-rug.html)

Stiina · 10-19-2011, 10:07 PM

The way it's done in the blog you posted looks quite similar! And now I know why, when my mom and I tried to braid little mini-slider-rugs for my dad to 'walk' on with dirty boots, they turned out awfully. Needed to add strips to make the rug bigger. Ours wanted to turn into tubes.

COOL. I'm excited to start. Still haven't started ripping though.

Now I can't decide how to make it.

Marielle · 10-20-2011, 04:12 AM

Stiina most people use a set of braid aids when making braided rugs. It takes a wide piece of fabric and folds in the edges as you work kind of like a bias tape maker

http://www.earthguild.com/products/rug/rugbraid.htm

JustMandy · 10-20-2011, 04:13 AM

I started last night (you know...because I suddenly HAVE TO MAKE A RUG!!!) and it's abuout half done. (Unless I decide to make it bigger.

)

I'm crocheting out of strips of old sheet. I like how thick it is. I like the holes too. I'll see if I can get pics up. (but it won't be today

)

Marielle · 10-20-2011, 04:21 AM

Lol mandy I completely understand. The method used is definitely mostly just preference. Even though there is a slight difference in density all the methods make a cushy rug.

Marielle · 10-20-2011, 06:24 AM

Uploading right now because for some reason photobucket wants to limit the time on each video. I wonder why?

Oh and a total

moment. I've never edited a video before so I messed around with windows live movie maker last night. Wouldn't you know they have a button to mirror the video. So I could have filmed sans the head gear. Oh well.

JenLovie · 10-20-2011, 06:56 AM

Did you get a picture of you in the head gear?

Marielle · 10-20-2011, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JenLovie

Did you get a picture of you in the head gear?

I could have set up a mirror but believe it or not, even this oversharer has her limits. That and leaving evidence like that will only confirm my DH's suspicion that I've lost my marbles. I've got to keep my edge on DH even if it's just pretend. I told him that he'll go senile before I do.

(well and he's 7 years older than I am so the odds are in my favor).

Marielle · 10-20-2011, 04:08 PM

Finally! High speed internet my butt - it took forever to get these uploaded and that was after I gave up on Photobucket.

1. I'm open for questions. The medium of video is nothing compared to face to face.
2. I'm positive I missed something so please feel free to take me up on #1.
3. On the heels of #2 I forgot to note how to knot off. It's pretty simple just pull the stitch tight without your thumb in the loop then weave back about 3" worth of fabric tail and sew down the end with some matching thread. Throw in the wash, dry halfway in the dryer then hand block and allow to finish drying.
4. Just started my own rug tonight and made my start 13" and went back to measure the start for my second rug made years ago and it was too short at 8ish inches. So ignore the 18-20 inch recommendation in the video for a 3x2 rug. Follow the formula of length minus width.

Without further ado Steven Spielburg, James Cameron and George Lucas eat your hearts out (code: you have NOTHING to worry about).

These are in order

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X6IdWqb-1s

Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqUbz9lVKIk

Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5dMsEgNnQ8

Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqsTu66JjAo

I then had second thoughts and redid the core/start in some higher contrast fabric

Rug start part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un5kxT7vAiY

Rug start part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK22p_FgFjk

Stiina · 10-20-2011, 09:32 PM

Wow Marielle. You're amazing. What dedication!!

I have to admit I'm not going to watch all the minutes of your videos

I just want to see how to do the toothbrush rug and what the needle looks like.

Oooh, yes, Heaven Help the hand that uses my shears for something else

Oh, now I wish I would have ripped my sheet into a bit wider strips. That makes sense about them lasting longer and being cushy.

Oh my goodness, I'm so impatient.

I did watch some of it, but I just skipped ahead in part 2 to see where you start with the needle cause I'm so curious how you use it. Then I'll probably stop watching and go on with my crochet.

But I really like how the knots look on the centre of your rug - the little D shape reminds me of my grandma's rug, but I don't think this is how she did it. I'm want to see what a toothbrush rug looks like.

Oh, I was going to say as well, I like your method of joining. I was able to tear up my entire bedsheet in one huge strip but it's good to know there's something you can do that's nice and tidy.

OOOOOOH You've sucked me in. Now I've watched all of part two and I'm starting on part 3. LOL!! You are Master Explainer Extrordinaire.

YAY I found when you switched to show your DD's rug. That's a SOLID rug! Whooooa mama!! It's pretty.

Ok, now I'm convinced, I think I want to make an oval rug. The rug I'm making now is just a I NEED A RUG IN THE BATHROOM rug, and it needs to be rectangular, and will be all one colour. I do love the memories of using rags like "this was the sling, this was an old skirt, etc"....

and ovals with all the different colours are so cute.

Ok, Now I can stop watching and get to my crocheting. Mine is coming together pretty nicely - I've done a few rows and it's much easier to do than I thought, and is thicker as well. I'm using a size 10 needle and just doing single crochet.

Sorry for the running commentary...haha!! I took pictures of my big ball and will take pics when I have a few more rows done on my crochet. Be back soon!

Marielle · 10-21-2011, 04:30 AM

Stiina you are a hoot! I love your enthusiasm and running commentary too

can't wait to see your pics.

I forgot to mention that the videos are in so many parts because I had to chop it into 7-8 min segments. I've got my brighter rug going but in order to stop myself from obsessively working on it all day I've worked in some reward crafting today after some must dos.

Annainprogress · 10-21-2011, 04:35 AM

abbiroads · 10-22-2011, 06:36 PM

I sorted out clothes and found a few stained items to start with. I watched the first video, ordered the needle and am going to strips. I'm excited!!!!

JustMandy · 10-22-2011, 06:59 PM

I finished mine. Its a little lop sided since I just incresed where it felt right

I love how squishy it is under my feet. I want to make one out of jeans for the back door.

10-19-2011, 08:57 PM	#31
Stiina Rose Garden Watch out! I'm exuberant! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rural Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,311	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) http://www.flickr.com/photos/34419934@N03/3403863179/ I tried to insert the photo but it just comes up as an X. There's the link to my photo. ---------- Post added at 10:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 PM ---------- Ha Marielle! Love your story about videoing Excited to see your method. Gotta get ripping my sheets!! __________________ Holistically raising kids and cows with my Lunatic Rancher husband Broth-brewing, kefir-pushing mama to: little Type 2 cowboy Pip (3) - "shoo we go fencin?" and ECing little dinosaur girl Pop (1) - "blub dub ra GUB!" Me: Type 3/1 and ESTJ (Te/Si/Ne/Fi) DH: Type 2/4 and ISFP (Fi/Se/Ni/Te)...or ISTP? (Ti/Ne/Si/Fe) Standing for our sweet GCMs leaving abuse behind

10-19-2011, 09:14 PM	#32
Marielle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,357	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) I'd like to see an overhead shot to make sure but it looks like she braided it then sewed it up with fabric strips instead of lacing it (or braided it together like this method http://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2...w-rag-rug.html) __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 12 years and watching over the herd: I 9 yo R 7 yo N 4.25 yo M 2.5 yo Efficiency = Never do daily and weekly what you can get done at once weekly and monthly.* *with the exception of kisses, hugs and loving words.

10-19-2011, 10:07 PM	#33
Stiina Rose Garden Watch out! I'm exuberant! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rural Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,311	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) The way it's done in the blog you posted looks quite similar! And now I know why, when my mom and I tried to braid little mini-slider-rugs for my dad to 'walk' on with dirty boots, they turned out awfully. Needed to add strips to make the rug bigger. Ours wanted to turn into tubes. COOL. I'm excited to start. Still haven't started ripping though. Now I can't decide how to make it. __________________ Holistically raising kids and cows with my Lunatic Rancher husband Broth-brewing, kefir-pushing mama to: little Type 2 cowboy Pip (3) - "shoo we go fencin?" and ECing little dinosaur girl Pop (1) - "blub dub ra GUB!" Me: Type 3/1 and ESTJ (Te/Si/Ne/Fi) DH: Type 2/4 and ISFP (Fi/Se/Ni/Te)...or ISTP? (Ti/Ne/Si/Fe) Standing for our sweet GCMs leaving abuse behind

10-20-2011, 04:12 AM	#34
Marielle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,357	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) Stiina most people use a set of braid aids when making braided rugs. It takes a wide piece of fabric and folds in the edges as you work kind of like a bias tape maker http://www.earthguild.com/products/rug/rugbraid.htm __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 12 years and watching over the herd: I 9 yo R 7 yo N 4.25 yo M 2.5 yo Efficiency = Never do daily and weekly what you can get done at once weekly and monthly.* with the exception of kisses, hugs and loving words. Last edited by Marielle; 10-20-2011 at 04:16 AM.*

10-20-2011, 04:13 AM	#35
JustMandy Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Among the tall straight pines of the coastal plain. Posts: 5,441	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) I started last night (you know...because I suddenly HAVE TO MAKE A RUG!!!) and it's abuout half done. (Unless I decide to make it bigger. ) I'm crocheting out of strips of old sheet. I like how thick it is. I like the holes too. I'll see if I can get pics up. (but it won't be today) __________________ Mandy+Wes=Eliya(12.5) Isaiah(9)Silas(8) Levi (3.5) If my post seems harsh, go back and read it in Chandler Bing's voice. I was probably trying to be funny.

10-20-2011, 04:21 AM	#36
Marielle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,357	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) Lol mandy I completely understand. The method used is definitely mostly just preference. Even though there is a slight difference in density all the methods make a cushy rug. __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 12 years and watching over the herd: I 9 yo R 7 yo N 4.25 yo M 2.5 yo Efficiency = Never do daily and weekly what you can get done at once weekly and monthly.* *with the exception of kisses, hugs and loving words.

10-20-2011, 06:24 AM	#37
Marielle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,357	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) Uploading right now because for some reason photobucket wants to limit the time on each video. I wonder why? Oh and a total moment. I've never edited a video before so I messed around with windows live movie maker last night. Wouldn't you know they have a button to mirror the video. So I could have filmed sans the head gear. Oh well. __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 12 years and watching over the herd: I 9 yo R 7 yo N 4.25 yo M 2.5 yo Efficiency = Never do daily and weekly what you can get done at once weekly and monthly.* *with the exception of kisses, hugs and loving words.

10-20-2011, 06:56 AM	#38
JenLovie Rose Garden Team Seahorse and Braveheart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,879	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) Did you get a picture of you in the head gear? __________________ Jennifer, wife since 2003 and mama since 2009 (DS 1) and 2011 (DS 2). INt(f)J and DYT 3/4 or 4/3 I doTerra Essential Oils!

10-20-2011, 04:08 PM	#40
Marielle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,357	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) Finally! High speed internet my butt - it took forever to get these uploaded and that was after I gave up on Photobucket. 1. I'm open for questions. The medium of video is nothing compared to face to face. 2. I'm positive I missed something so please feel free to take me up on #1. 3. On the heels of #2 I forgot to note how to knot off. It's pretty simple just pull the stitch tight without your thumb in the loop then weave back about 3" worth of fabric tail and sew down the end with some matching thread. Throw in the wash, dry halfway in the dryer then hand block and allow to finish drying. 4. Just started my own rug tonight and made my start 13" and went back to measure the start for my second rug made years ago and it was too short at 8ish inches. So ignore the 18-20 inch recommendation in the video for a 3x2 rug. Follow the formula of length minus width. Without further ado Steven Spielburg, James Cameron and George Lucas eat your hearts out (code: you have NOTHING to worry about). These are in order Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X6IdWqb-1s Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqUbz9lVKIk Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5dMsEgNnQ8 Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqsTu66JjAo I then had second thoughts and redid the core/start in some higher contrast fabric Rug start part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un5kxT7vAiY Rug start part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK22p_FgFjk __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 12 years and watching over the herd: I 9 yo R 7 yo N 4.25 yo M 2.5 yo Efficiency = Never do daily and weekly what you can get done at once weekly and monthly.* with the exception of kisses, hugs and loving words. Last edited by Marielle; 10-21-2011 at 06:50 AM.*

10-20-2011, 09:32 PM	#41
Stiina Rose Garden Watch out! I'm exuberant! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rural Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,311	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) Wow Marielle. You're amazing. What dedication!! I have to admit I'm not going to watch all the minutes of your videos I just want to see how to do the toothbrush rug and what the needle looks like. Oooh, yes, Heaven Help the hand that uses my shears for something else Oh, now I wish I would have ripped my sheet into a bit wider strips. That makes sense about them lasting longer and being cushy. Oh my goodness, I'm so impatient. I did watch some of it, but I just skipped ahead in part 2 to see where you start with the needle cause I'm so curious how you use it. Then I'll probably stop watching and go on with my crochet. But I really like how the knots look on the centre of your rug - the little D shape reminds me of my grandma's rug, but I don't think this is how she did it. I'm want to see what a toothbrush rug looks like. Oh, I was going to say as well, I like your method of joining. I was able to tear up my entire bedsheet in one huge strip but it's good to know there's something you can do that's nice and tidy. OOOOOOH You've sucked me in. Now I've watched all of part two and I'm starting on part 3. LOL!! You are Master Explainer Extrordinaire. YAY I found when you switched to show your DD's rug. That's a SOLID rug! Whooooa mama!! It's pretty. Ok, now I'm convinced, I think I want to make an oval rug. The rug I'm making now is just a I NEED A RUG IN THE BATHROOM rug, and it needs to be rectangular, and will be all one colour. I do love the memories of using rags like "this was the sling, this was an old skirt, etc".... and ovals with all the different colours are so cute. Ok, Now I can stop watching and get to my crocheting. Mine is coming together pretty nicely - I've done a few rows and it's much easier to do than I thought, and is thicker as well. I'm using a size 10 needle and just doing single crochet. Sorry for the running commentary...haha!! I took pictures of my big ball and will take pics when I have a few more rows done on my crochet. Be back soon! __________________ Holistically raising kids and cows with my Lunatic Rancher husband Broth-brewing, kefir-pushing mama to: little Type 2 cowboy Pip (3) - "shoo we go fencin?" and ECing little dinosaur girl Pop (1) - "blub dub ra GUB!" Me: Type 3/1 and ESTJ (Te/Si/Ne/Fi) DH: Type 2/4 and ISFP (Fi/Se/Ni/Te)...or ISTP? (Ti/Ne/Si/Fe) Standing for our sweet GCMs leaving abuse behind

10-21-2011, 04:30 AM	#42
Marielle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,357	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) Stiina you are a hoot! I love your enthusiasm and running commentary too can't wait to see your pics. I forgot to mention that the videos are in so many parts because I had to chop it into 7-8 min segments. I've got my brighter rug going but in order to stop myself from obsessively working on it all day I've worked in some reward crafting today after some must dos. __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 12 years and watching over the herd: I 9 yo R 7 yo N 4.25 yo M 2.5 yo Efficiency = Never do daily and weekly what you can get done at once weekly and monthly.* with the exception of kisses, hugs and loving words. Last edited by Marielle; 10-21-2011 at 04:32 AM.*

10-21-2011, 04:35 AM	#43
Annainprogress Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 11,020	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong __________________ Anna INfj (I think) or maybe INfp.... single mum to DS 7 & DD 5 , about to start the adventure of WOH p/t Wielder of the Palette Knife of Chocolaty Brownieness Rejoicing with Seahorsie, and Standing with Braveheart and all the other women who are escaping and surviving abuse SFM's unite! “I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” - Galileo Galilei

10-22-2011, 06:36 PM	#44
abbiroads Rose Garden Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,975	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong I sorted out clothes and found a few stained items to start with. I watched the first video, ordered the needle and am going to strips. I'm excited!!!! __________________ Abbi, ENfp dh: Pastor Jeff, ISTJ ds1: Joey 12/03, ds2: Eli 4/06, ds3: Judah 4/08

10-22-2011, 06:59 PM	#45
JustMandy Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Among the tall straight pines of the coastal plain. Posts: 5,441	Re: Rag Rug Craftalong (part 2 posted) I finished mine. Its a little lop sided since I just incresed where it felt right I love how squishy it is under my feet. I want to make one out of jeans for the back door. __________________ Mandy+Wes=Eliya(12.5) Isaiah(9)Silas(8) Levi (3.5) If my post seems harsh, go back and read it in Chandler Bing's voice. I was probably trying to be funny.

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