Wednesday 21 January 2009

HOOKED RUG


Normally we trim the selvage edge off our fabric to make any kind of projects. For me I do not cut it across, but gradually cut about half and inch away from the selvage edge and keep it there until I finish or almost finish the whole cloth and keep the strips aside. Have collected quite a lot of those and constantly hook those strips to make a piece of rug. A long tiny strips could also be included in this construction of rug by hooking 2 layers together for strengthening.


Well, .... IT TAKES YEARS to have a heap of those strips to make a rug for my sewing room . I have yet to complete mine...... here are just tiny bit of it...... about 30cm by 120cm now...... and I believe it is growing and forming.... lets make one for us, friends.



At least we save our strips of selvage edges and transform it into something beneficial........



11 comments:

kueh bakar said...

akak KD..akak ni org bijak ni..
kenapa x jadi profesional?
citer lerr...

Diah Rothman said...

En.KBakar, takde apa yang istimewa pada KD....

Unknown said...

Hi Diah , thankyou for visiting my blog and following me , nice to meet you .
Clares Craftroom

Jennie said...

Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog and becoming a follower! I did see your comment... you are more than welcome to use the technique I described... The beautiful part is that each piece will be unique, since there is no pattern to follow!~ Jennie

maklang said...

kak Diah..

Alor star tu jauhnyalah dari kerteh ni...kalau ramai yang nak belajar, berbaloi jugak nak ke sana...apa kata, akak tolong kompolkan orang nya...at least 20 orang ! he..he...

Rooster Inn Primitives said...

Hi Thanks for stopping by my blog and following it. I enjoy new friends. Can't wait to read your blog.

Have a wonderful day

Pam

Quiltplay said...

I love this idea! I use my selvage strips for other things but a rug would make so much sense. Best wishes!

Beertje Zonn said...

I love also this idea!
Kind regards,

Sonnja & Bear Zonn

Canarella said...

I want to make one count me in but let me know Iguess I will just start saving yes? Lani

Myra said...

Awesome rug-hooking! Great use of what is normally thrown out! Recycle! Yes! 8-)
Happy crafting!

kueh bakar said...

semua org ada istimewanye...

duduk rumah tapi english yg mantap bukan suatu yg biasa...

tambah lagi kreatif.tekun..lowprofile...byk berahsia...