The purple rug

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07-24-2010, 12:06 PM

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pab58

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Yummy!! :thumbup:

07-24-2010, 12:32 PM

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Rose D

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Originally Posted by Newby0709

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Originally Posted by Rose D

I have always wanted to try to make a rug....any suggestions on good books for learning or tutorials? Love the purples you used.

Here's a link to a tutorial on this Board
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-10783-1.htm

Just read through the tutorial post.....thank you so much! I've definitely got another project waiting in the wings now *LOL*

07-24-2010, 12:39 PM

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salisaquilter

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I have enjoyed making cotton or jersey crocheted rugs for years. I have used a variety of fabrics. Lately I had a box of selveges and thought I might try them as a cotton rug and was very pleased with outcome.

07-24-2010, 01:04 PM

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n2scraplvr

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Originally Posted by Cathie_R

My mother taught me to crochet rugs. It was really easy. Just single crochet stitch in a circle or oval. Increasing as needed to keep the shape. I've never done the braided ones.

ditto!!

:D :-D

p.s. Love your rug, too! ;-)