What is on my DESIGN FLOOR, October 3, 2011
Posted By drsao on October 3, 2011
I have a couple of things on my design FLOOR this week. First I am working on a t-shirt rug. I can only work on it a little bit at a time because it is sometimes hard to crochet with the thick cotton!!! Those t-shirts are challenging to crochet with since I use the part that has printing on it! (It is EASY if you don’t use the printed part!!!)
Here is what I have done so far. I like these to use as bath mats or to put under large potted plants to protect hardwood floors! (I like the fluffy side best!!) In my future plan, will make a large oval one to put under my ironing board……..that spray starch isn’t too friendly when it comes to hardwood floors! 🙂
T-Shirt Rug Braided Side
T-Shirt Rug - fluffy side
I have made some of my grandangels room size rugs made out of family members’ old cotton clothing. It is a great way to recycle and preserve memories as well. If you have a lot of cotton fabric and want to use some of your stash – this is a good way to do it!
I am also working on my Cheddar Challenge (issued by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville.com.) I am making it with MODA CHEDDAR fabric plus shirts that belonged to my parents! Here is what I have done so far. *I am not sure how I will finally set the blocks together but right now I have the bow ties facing multiple directions!
I think these little blocks are adorable….made with 2 inch squares and the little tip peices are made with 1 1/4 inch squares. They finish at 3 1/2 inch squares before sewing them together.
Cheddar Challenge
If you want to see what is on the Design Walls of other quilters around the country, go to Judy Laquidara’s website! HAPPY SEWING!!!
http://www.patchworktimes.com/2011/10/03/design-wall-monday-october-3-2011/
wow, using old tshirts in a rug… never seen that before… thanks for sharing.
Someday I’m gonna try a t-shirt rug. Love the cheddars!
Love your rug…..is the fluffy side created where the ends are tied together?
I love your cheddar challange blocks. It so great to use old shirts. I think I am going to jump on the bandwagon.