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a pink and green tie laying on top of a blue towel

As promised here is my tutorial on how to make a Toothbrush or Rag Rug. Now I am no expert at making these rugs so do keep that in mind but I do have some good videos to include as we go along so take advantage of these which are made by more experienced rug makers. I have done lots of searches on YouTube for instructions to help you and came across Renata Rugs so will link to the videos as we go through the relevant steps. I don't have any need of a Rag Rug as such so have made some smaller…

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a red and white checkered scarf laying on top of a wooden floor next to a rolling pin

A really great recycling project is to make a toothbrush rag rug. You don’t actually need a toothbrush…it’s just a left-over term from half a century ago. It requires ripping, making small cuts, and doing lots of threading loops and pulling them tight. That’s it—no sewing!

a collage of photos showing how to make a crocheted rug

I recently taught myself how to make a toothbrush (Amish) rag rug, which then led to a slight obsession with rug making. Whenever I visit friends and family, I'll make a rug for them or teach them how to make one for themselves. It's an easy craft to master and all you need is an old double duvet cover, a crafting needle, which you can easily make, a pair of scissors and a flat surface. And, I even made a tutorial YouTube video, which tells you all you need to know! The trickiest part is the…

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a sewing machine that is sitting on top of some cloths and fabric pieces in front of it

I had said I was going to try to make one rag rug a month this year- well this one is February's. This rug though simple in concept took me quite a bit longer than I had thought it would. I also ended up with less time to work on it than I thought I would. Oh well, I am pleased with the end result and even though it took time- that is something that I as a stay at home mom am blessed to have. Other than time it simply took old jeans (and I did use a few scraps from old slacks as well) and…

an orange piece of fabric with pink and green strips sticking out of it on a blue towel

As promised here is my tutorial on how to make a Toothbrush or Rag Rug. Now I am no expert at making these rugs so do keep that in mind but I do have some good videos to include as we go along so take advantage of these which are made by more experienced rug makers. I have done lots of searches on YouTube for instructions to help you and came across Renata Rugs so will link to the videos as we go through the relevant steps. I don't have any need of a Rag Rug as such so have made some smaller…

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two pictures showing how to make a no sew t - shirt rag rug

I know what you are thinking… why would I want to make anything no-sew??? But, hear me out: These rugs go together so beautifully, are easy to make, are delightfully luscious under foot, and …

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the table is covered with many pieces of fabric

I recently taught myself how to make a toothbrush (Amish) rag rug, which then led to a slight obsession with rug making. Whenever I visit friends and family, I'll make a rug for them or teach them how to make one for themselves. It's an easy craft to master and all you need is an old double duvet cover, a crafting needle, which you can easily make, a pair of scissors and a flat surface. And, I even made a tutorial YouTube video, which tells you all you need to know! The trickiest part is the…

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a man is working on something with his hands and yarns in the back ground

Let’s do this! RAG RUG ! Please like, comment and share. Thank you 💕

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the instructions for how to make an old bath rug

Have old bath towels laying around that you can’t use? I know I do. But I hate to throw away something which might turn out to be a useful craft supply. It turns out I

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a white and yellow rug laying on top of a brown carpet covered in lots of small rocks

Upcycle old shirts and sheets into wonderfully colorful braided rugs in 6 simple steps! Minimal or even no sewing; easy-to-follow instructions; lots of photos!

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