Making a quilted rug

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01-12-2016, 10:17 AM

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jomala1951

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Location: Gig Harbor, WA

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Two talented ladies on Bainbridge Island, WA designed a process to make floor mats. Here is the site as well as information on the kits. I have seen these mats in different sizes and in quite a few shops around the area...eventually I will make one for myself! They are not difficult to make. You could even use a solid piece of fabric you like or make blocks or a mini quilt for the actual mat.

http://beachgardenquilts.danemcoweb....ry/floor-mats/

01-12-2016, 05:55 PM

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madamekelly

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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

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Originally Posted by nvb50

I am a retired nurse of 43 years. Any throw rug is dangerous. Many of my patients with fractures, in the nursing home, was caused by tripping on a throw rug. I don't have throw rugs in my house and would recommend anyone in their senior years not to use throw rugs.

Hobby Lobby and other craft stores sell a product for the back of hand made rugs so they become non-slip. Just remember to use a nice even coat and don't be stingy with it. If I were going to make a floor rug quilt, I would dig out the polyester. That stuff is just darn near Indestuctable and if you use the old heavy stuff they made pants with, it will never fade.

01-12-2016, 06:31 PM

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QuiltnLady1

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Originally Posted by nvb50

Definitely. I had to remove all my throw rugs (even the 6'x9') after I had my knees replaced. The PT folks did an evaluation of the house before I could come home from rehab and the rugs were one of the things to go. Probably should have gotten rid of them earlier since DH has balance issues.