Rag

Here’s what I’ve been up to… or one of many, many things I’ve been up to. I truly have been sewing like a mad woman. I am waiting on new labels (I’m going to attempt to make my own this time!) so I can’t finish anything. The good ole WIP pile is growing massive. I keep starting things and setting them aside when I reach the label attaching stage. But more about my upcoming label adventure in the future. For now…

I forgot how much fabric is required for these rag rugs. I don’t do much crocheting or knitting, so I’m really off key when it comes to gauging how much is needed. I started a few nights ago with three decent size balls of fabric strips and it’s only about the size of a large dinner plate now.

A relative had given me quite a lot of fabrics that I never knew what to do with–they were dark blue and printed to look like crazy quilts. Not really my style. Then it dawned on me that I had plenty to make a second rag rug. Or so I thought… I believe I’ll be cutting more fabric soon. Luckily I have more dark blues I’m willing to part with for this project.

This was my very first. I used up pretty much every feasible scrap I had to make it–more true to the rag rug. I originally found the tutorial via This Vintage Chica.