Cotton Rag Rugs

Set of 4 Burgundy Heavy Cotton Woven Rag Rug Placemats $15.96 Set of 4 Burgundy Heavy Cotton Woven Rag Rug Placemats…

Heavy Cotton Woven Rag Rug Table Runner- Size 13×54 $12.99 Heavy Cotton Woven Rag Rug Table Runner- Size 13″x54″…

Durable Hand Woven 100% Cotton Colorful Multi Colored Striped Rag Placemat 12×18 Inches Set / 6 $33.00 This hand loomed cotton Placemat adds color to your dining table….

Twined Rag Rugs: Tradition in the Making $19.95 Rug twining is so simple all ages and skill levels can do it, and is especially beneficial for seniors or anyone who wants to increase manual dexterity. The materials are practically free (fabric scraps) and the results are durable, heirloom quality floor coverings. Step-by-step instructions for nine samplers and ten full-size rugs are included….

How To Weave Rugs : From The Loom To The Floor $3.99 When it comes on to learning about the double weaving techniques then one need to ensure that How To Weave Rugs : From The Loom To The Floor, is the book that you acquire. Written by Shakara Nelson, the book gives you the basic information that you need to ensure that weaving and its various techniques are easily learned and therefore mastering the art will become a breeze. It informs as to the va…

Rug Weaving : How To Weave, A Rug Made Easy $2.99 Rugs and mats are handcrafted by weavers to ensure that the highest quality is achieved. In seeing what is being done and the traditional techniques that are involved, Madison James have decided to create something that would be of great assistance to the persons interested in making weaving a hobby and or a way of life. Titling her book, “Rug Weaving : How To Weave A Rug Made Easy”, James have ma…

Claire’s Pop Culture Rag Rug $65.00 This 80′s inspired bed brings all the fun and graphic elements from the new wave era. The brightly colored patchwork bed uses a mix of fabric from poly micro fiber to vinyl as a way to add dimension. Mixed with our paint splatter sheet on 100% cotton it is sure to put you into a time warp….

Crocheted rag rug for outdoor porch – cotton or fleece?

I have an outdoor porch with a roof on it, but the concrete gets a little wet when it rains. Both my 2 yr old and dog love to hang out there and watch the cars go by, so I’d like to crochet a big rag rug for where they sit. Is it best to use 100% cotton material cut into 1″ strips for the “yarn” – or should I use polyester fleece 1″ strips instead? Trying to figure out the best material for outdoors that won’t get destroyed if it rains. Actually I’ll be happy if it lasts through this summer/fall. Or… do you have some other suggestion?

Either fiber will work well, but you may want to cut cotton fabric in 3 inch strips (or, actually, find cones of bias tape for this) and fold them with a braiding folder to keep them from fraying). Fleece, OTOH, will hold it’s color better than cotton will in the sun and outdoors. Because it doesn’t fray and is thicker than cotton fabric (unless you have fabric to burn, so to speak) fleece will work up faster and be more *plush* and cushy on the tushy than cotton will. If the dog is out there, make sure you wash it weekly to keep down doggy odors, too.