tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post4713324667380382799..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Crocheted Rag Rug Tutorial: Part OneMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-40298887475782076472023-09-17T19:33:59.376-05:002023-09-17T19:33:59.376-05:00Flannel hard to work with.Flannel hard to work with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-14334590349312230872015-08-04T19:22:54.400-05:002015-08-04T19:22:54.400-05:00Thanks! My old sheets are quivering right now.......Thanks! My old sheets are quivering right now....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-21450640243857543812015-08-04T18:18:11.954-05:002015-08-04T18:18:11.954-05:00Hi, Susan - You know, I wish I had thought to keep...Hi, Susan - You know, I wish I had thought to keep track of the actual yardage I've used on one of my rugs, but because I was just using up odd pieces of fabric, I never have. The sheet of directions on making the rag rugs that I originally had said that for a 2' x 3' oval rug, you could expect to use "8 to 10 yards of scraps." I know that seems like a lot, but if you had access to scraps (perhaps sheets or tablecloths from a recycling or second hand store?), it would be like quite economical as opposed to having to go out and buy fabric. <br /><br />Good luck with your rag rug making. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-69502563626107092942015-08-03T19:40:17.526-05:002015-08-03T19:40:17.526-05:00Mama Pea, I'm so happy to find your tutorials ...Mama Pea, I'm so happy to find your tutorials & comments for the rag rug I've always wanted to try! After reading each tutorial & everyone's questions I'm still wondering how many yards I'll need to make the 2' by 3' oval. Wish I had that bin of old fabric! I'm staring from scratch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-13475197529900217372014-02-20T19:49:07.002-06:002014-02-20T19:49:07.002-06:00Janet Brinkman - If you go over to my right hand s...Janet Brinkman - If you go over to my right hand side bar and scroll waaay down, you'll find a Search box. Type in Crocheted Rag Rug Tutorial and all of the four parts of the tutorial should show up. Hope this helps!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-90158777270787348682014-02-19T19:03:25.833-06:002014-02-19T19:03:25.833-06:00Where do I find part three??Where do I find part three??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07030385600080827478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-79293363559588036982012-02-01T10:03:28.654-06:002012-02-01T10:03:28.654-06:00Tom - I bet Tim Allen is a closet knitter! ;o}Tom - I bet Tim Allen is a closet knitter! ;o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-16496106933628958962012-01-30T22:48:27.137-06:002012-01-30T22:48:27.137-06:00I don't know about "coppin out", But...I don't know about "coppin out", But there are no power tools in a "Crocheted Rag Rug"! Tim Allen would never let me live it down!Tom Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617525385016644041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-37241977281865867842012-01-30T19:31:27.477-06:002012-01-30T19:31:27.477-06:00Erin - Maybe you have your hubby make the first ru...Erin - Maybe you have your hubby make the first rug! Then he can give any help you need when you make yours! But seriously, Erin, if you can knit as you do (cables and all) there's no reason you can't master the two easy stitches you'll need to crochet this rug.<br /><br />Jane - Yup, getting the strips ready is all part of it though. The thing about braided rugs that has always turned me off is after you get all the braiding done, you have to sew the whole thing together!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-30905707160596866682012-01-30T17:33:02.743-06:002012-01-30T17:33:02.743-06:00I have always wanted to make a braided rug but whe...I have always wanted to make a braided rug but when I see all that needs done to prepare the wool strips, I get turned off real quick. Just getting the strips ready for this rag rug looks like a chore. Which is why when you see the price tag for a really large braided rug, you can really understand why it is so much. And worth every penny for all that work.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-15865221311870189222012-01-30T15:21:31.743-06:002012-01-30T15:21:31.743-06:00Awesome to have a tutorial, now I'm going to h...Awesome to have a tutorial, now I'm going to have to figure out crochet! Knitting I'm okay with, crochet just was frustrating LOL, but hubby can do it!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-7349098931526503282012-01-30T12:55:10.625-06:002012-01-30T12:55:10.625-06:00Tom - Hey, anybody who can use a . . . what was it...Tom - Hey, anybody who can use a . . . what was it you said? A scroll saw?? Anybody who can use tools like that without losing a finger or two can handle this rug. You coppin' out on us??<br /><br />Sparkless - A granny square is much more complicated than this, so you have no worries!<br /><br />Stephanie - Just stay tuned!<br /><br />judy - You handle much more than many of us do so you're doing juuust fine as you are! Don't forget that.<br /><br />Lisa - I'm not real confident in my "teaching" ability, but I'm more than willing to answer any and all questions during the process.<br /><br />Susan - The sound track? Of me saying bad words when I iron my fingers instead of the folded strips?? I'm sure you all can do without that!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-89032861604838972192012-01-30T12:21:46.423-06:002012-01-30T12:21:46.423-06:00I want to know if we get the soundtrack as well? ...I want to know if we get the soundtrack as well? This is going to be interesting!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-79450740048791855302012-01-30T09:03:49.771-06:002012-01-30T09:03:49.771-06:00Hi Mama Pea ~ I love this! I was unable to commen...Hi Mama Pea ~ I love this! I was unable to comment on your rag rug post last week and was gonna' ask how to make one and now here it is! Thank you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-86418734996108405612012-01-30T06:44:49.137-06:002012-01-30T06:44:49.137-06:00can't wait to see everyone's nice rag rugs...can't wait to see everyone's nice rag rugs with the excellent directions of momma pea. I follow homesteaders because it would be the life I would love to be in.I am not however and I know could still do a few of the easier things that you all do,sewing,cooking [ I do a lot of home cooking ],well maybe in my next life I will be go go momma homesteader--also it is relaxing somehow to see how all of you live even tho sometimes very hecticjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818275450006660503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-53568099278191176692012-01-30T06:29:01.439-06:002012-01-30T06:29:01.439-06:00Thanks for sharing Mama Pea:) Can't wait to s...Thanks for sharing Mama Pea:) Can't wait to see the next stepsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-77026453160313566982012-01-30T00:27:25.581-06:002012-01-30T00:27:25.581-06:00The only thing I can crochet is a granny square. ...The only thing I can crochet is a granny square. I've actually made a couple of blankets when I was younger. <br />I'm going to have to dig out some fabric or old sheets and my crochet hooks.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-90571039536335826082012-01-29T22:31:13.378-06:002012-01-29T22:31:13.378-06:00Ok, Now I know why us guy's do not Croche, kni...Ok, Now I know why us guy's do not Croche, knit ECT. Ironing, sewing, two kinds of stiches, OMG! I'm lucky when I can tie my own shoes and thay stayed tied for more then an hour!Tom Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617525385016644041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-79573532114028648612012-01-29T20:35:39.375-06:002012-01-29T20:35:39.375-06:00Patty - If you get a rotary cutter (you'll lov...Patty - If you get a rotary cutter (you'll love it!), be sure to get a mat also. Those blades are so sharp they will slice right through anything underneath (except a mat) and you sure don't want to ruin a table or other surface. The mat also keeps the blade in the rotary cutter from getting dull.<br /><br />"Turning the corners" is the only tricky part and we'll conquer that with no problem!<br /><br />Melissa - Thanks for the nice words. I'm excited to do this one, too.<br /><br />Tombstone Livestock - Thank you, ma'am. I've never felt I was a good "teacher" so I appreciate your kind words.<br /><br />Carolyn Renee - Ooooh, FLANNEL sheets will make a great rug! I can feel my bare feet on it now!! And you're welcome!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-33870577334162877072012-01-29T19:57:14.688-06:002012-01-29T19:57:14.688-06:00Whoo hoo! Now I know what I'm going to do wit...Whoo hoo! Now I know what I'm going to do with those old flannel bed sheets I've had in my bin-o-fabric for the past five years!! Rag rug, here I come! And thanks so much for doing this tutorial!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-91021123352977788302012-01-29T19:47:50.919-06:002012-01-29T19:47:50.919-06:00Good start on your tutorial.Good start on your tutorial.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27577210078744183442012-01-29T19:47:45.512-06:002012-01-29T19:47:45.512-06:00So excited you're doing a tutorial on this. I&...So excited you're doing a tutorial on this. I've always wanted to know how to make a rug like that.Melissa @ thelittlegrayhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772149908931555737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38192552619411882322012-01-29T19:47:15.424-06:002012-01-29T19:47:15.424-06:00I'm pretty excited to see how the round goes, ...I'm pretty excited to see how the round goes, since my aunt made hers rectangle shaped. I really want to make a big oval shaped rug, so I want to make sure I can "turn the corner" correctly once I start mine. I really need (well...want) one of those rotary cutters now! It sure will come in handy cutting all those strips. :)Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153751759157433693noreply@blogger.com