Skill level 1
Sunny Terrycloth Rug
Courtesy of Jo-Ann Stores
Designed by Nancy Valocik
Supplies:
Terrycloth:
1 yard each Blue, Green and Purple
1/2 yard each Pink and Peach
Tools:
Rotary Cutter and mat
Nylon thread
Upholstery needle
Directions:
1. Cut Blue, Green and Purple terrycloth into 1-1/2" wide strips the width of fabric
for main rug. (Set aside 10 strips for use in circles.)
2. Cut Peach and Pink terry cloth into 1-1/2" strips for circles. Set aside for use
later.
3. Fold each strip into thirds lengthwise and stitch ends together.
4. Tightly braid folded strips together, adding 3 new strips to end of rope when
needed with a whipstitch. Continue adding strips and braiding to make one long
rope. (More strips can be added while you are sewing the coils together to make
rug as large as you want.)
5. Place braided rope with wrong side facing you on flat surface. Starting in center
of rug, coil rope in oval shape, stitching coils together in a zigzag motion being sure
to keep stitching hidden in folds.
6. Continue shaping rug until piece measures approximately 16"x 28".
7. For small circles around rug, cut the 1-1/2" strips of all terry in half and braid
three strips together as was done for the large rug, using a variety of color
combinations. Place these finished circles on outside of rug. Sew the circle where
it touches the rug and also to the circle on either side.
Skill Level: No experience helpful
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