I went to the Pendleton Woolen Mill store awhile and picked up some of their waste-wool products. This is “blanket leader” – strips of wool blanket waste. I sewed them together to form a backing for a rug. They cost $2 a pound, and they have a variety of patterns and colors (and they don’t all look this rough – I just knew I could use these for the bottom of a rug).
I LOVE using these upcycled materials!
I also picked up some off-white waste strips of blanket. I had a couple ideas in my mind. One, I could just sew the strips together to make rug. Two, I could get crazy and twist the strips. I was intrigued with the idea of that, and I wanted to see how it would look, so that’s what I ended up doing.
I just started by sewing the strips to the end of the prepared rug backing.
This is what it ended up looking like. I wanted it to look kind of trashcycled, but I’m not sure I love the look I achieved (although it looks a bit better in real life). Yeah, it’s kind of a CraftFail. BUT,
My three year-old likes it. He immediately hunkered down on it and proceeded to “nap.”
Although this particular rug isn’t perfect, I enjoyed the process, and using the reclaimed materials. I would definitely like to try making another rug (with a different technique!).
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It is an interesting idea. It reminds me of pasta…
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Me too! :)
Mmm..pasta. *drools*
Anything that is a success with the kids is truly a success. Maybe your 3 year old will later have fond memories of a blanket you weren’t happy with. I say well done!
Maybe weaving the strips next time instead of sewing them?? And then sewing a strip around the edges for a type of piping.
I agree with Marge: if it’s a success with your kid, then it’s not a craftfail. I have some hideous pillows that I made out of old t-shirts. (Note to self: dayglo orange and purple are NOT a good combination.) My daughter loves to sleep with them because the shirts are worn and super soft.
Thank goodness it’s dark in her room. :)
that is totaly awesome!
that was A LOT of work….and I must agree, as long as someone likes it, it isn’t a fail!
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