yup...another one complete

Can you believe it? Another one!



Last night while waiting for the election results to come in, I worked like a crazy woman to complete this final rug to take to the show on Saturday!



I really love the fabrics in all of the burgundy rugs I've completed! They just go so well with everything!



If you're in the area, stop by the Woodlake Apples and Arts Craft Show this Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. I'd love to see you!!! It's at Woolridge Elementary in Midlothian!

Have a great Wednesday!

rug crazy?

Do you think I'm a little obsessed?



Well, Dynamo just finished another beautiful rug loom for me and I just had to try it! He's so awesome!!! My friend was over on Monday so I got her started learning how to make rugs and let her get this one going. And, last night I finished it.



This rug is a little smaller than the others. It measures approximately 19 inches by 30 inches. It's a really good size to fit in a bathroom or in front of your kitchen sink.



The colors are pretty in this one too! I can't decide which rug is my favorite! Now, that I have my new smaller loom I'll be making more small rugs to have 2 size options for people!

Hope you like it! Are you tired of rugs yet?

pastels are pretty

Well, I finished another rug. This one is very pastel and spring-like!



The colors are so happy!



I enjoyed making this one because there wasn't much restriction on the colors. I could use all my colorful sheets and fabrics and they all went perfectly together!



This rug would be a great bathroom rug or in a little girls' room!



Happy!!



So, right now I'm up to 4 completed rugs!



Whew! And...guess what? Dynamo made me another loom!!! :) This one is a little smaller, so now I can have two sizes to offer! He's so talented. It's amazing how he can just look at something and make it! I'm so blessed to have a bike mechanic, carpenter, and just all-around can build anything/fix anything hubby! And...when Dynamo makes something it's done with 110% heart. It will be perfect!

He still says I'm running a sweatshop in our house! It's so crazy I know! I'm trying to make sure I have enough inventory! I always want people to be overwhelmed and have plenty of choices! I can't wait to show you more broaches/pins I've been working on. And...I've got to get busy making more wreaths!

So..the craft show is called Apples and Arts and is on November 12, at Woolridge Elementary (Richmond/Chesterfield)! We'll be there from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Please stop by if you're in the area...even if it's just to say hi!!

another rug complete

Don't you just love the greens and pinks in this rug?



I just love the color combos in this rug!



Another one complete and ready for the craft show!



They feel so soft!!



And...already strung up another and ready to go! The loom Dynamo made is really getting a workout!

another rug finished

Well, after finishing the first rag rug I immediately started on this one! These are definitely my colors! I absolutely love how this rug turned out!



I think this one is everyone's favorite now!



It's amazing how much fun it is to create patterns with the colored fabric you have on hand.

Dynamo even told me that I was getting faster now!



They are really fun once you get the hang of it!



I've already started on my next one. It's got lots of pretty greens in it! I've been getting ready for my craft show in November, so I'll be showing you some wreaths and other pretties soon!

rag rug: mission accomplished

The first rag rug and the beautiful loom Dynamo built are a success!



Well, it's finally done! Yippee!!!



I really am pleased with the outcome! The pictures just don't do it justice! The colors are so pretty and the pattern turned out to be so lovely!



The rug measures 24" x 36" (2 ft x 3 ft). Dynamo constructed a perfect tool for me to make these rugs! I told him no more projects from me...I promise. (At least for now :))

Even though it took me a while, working slowly since it was my first one, I am still inclined to make more. I think they are going to be a nice addition to my craft line (hehe). The beauty of these rugs is that they are not only handmade (which makes them extra special), but also made from vintage fabric, recycled sheets, and can be great gifts.



The first question my dad asked was "Is that rug for Lexi?" We know where his priorities are. He sure does love his Granddog!

For the first rug I worked with what fabric I already had so it ended up mostly blue-toned. It really doesn't match a thing I have, but it's still absolutley beautiful in my opinion. I sure do wish you could see it up close! It really feels good under your feet too!

So, I'll string up the next one and get started. It's a great thing for me to do while I watch the X-Factor (my new favorite show)!

rag rug sneak peak

At the County Fair I met this woman who was demonstrating how to make rag rugs. I got it in my head that I just had to learn how to do this. Her rugs were soooooo beautiful! I just knew I could do it. Of course I needed some assistance from Dynamo! Yes, it did require construction! But, here's a sneak peak of what I'm working on.



I'll share more with you next week!