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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Ruined and old sheets- make a rag rug!  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 2:21:00 PM
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I have a pile of sheets that have gotten just too worn out and stained looking for me to want to use any more and I happen to need a rug for infront of my arm chair… so I pulled out my fantastic copy of MaryJane’s Stitching Room book and brushed up on the instructions to make a rag rug! Pages 57 and 58 if you are curious! I think we might dye some of the strips first but I’ll try to remember to post pictures!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
408 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 3:26:11 PM
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Please do post pictures! I have old sheets, too! They are just begging for a new life and don't want to be made in to rags!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3414 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 7:24:22 PM
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Can't wait to see your new rug!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 10:49:40 PM
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Luv Crochet Rag Rugs…
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9587 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 05:55:14 AM
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Are you crocheting it? I learned to make toothbrush rugs years ago. Maybe yours is the inspiration I need to make more of them.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 06:17:12 AM
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Denise what is a toothbrush rug? Is that similar to latch-hook?
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9587 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 06:35:15 AM
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Toothbrushes, were once wooden, and had a hole in the handle giving early rag ruggers the idea to sharpen a used handle to a point creating the perfect tool …
https://youtu.be/Su4nQhAIErA?si=VIQp7t0wv6bjGFpM
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 07:12:18 AM
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Oh ok, interesting, thanks Denise.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22944 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 11:05:28 AM
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I’m working on making the strips right now! A lot of my sheets are plain white- so I asked my mom if she had any RIT dye… she did! Including a box from my Great Aunt Nora probably from the 70’s or early 80’s! It only cost #128178;.35! I’m going to use the dye because she would want me to- but I’m going to keep the box!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7728 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 2:23:13 PM
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Sleep, that sounds so fun! I can't wait to see it. I will have to remember this for when I have some old sheets.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Ruined and old sheets- make a rag rug! |
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Ruined and old sheets- make a rag rug!
