hippy chick Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I have just finished making my first rag rug. My daughter gave me some Hessian for my birthday so I decided to have a go at prodding a rug. Its taken about 2 months and its not perfect but it has inspired me to try more projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ooh, lovely! I've had one of these on the go for, hmm let me see ... about a year! I'm not brave enough to do a design though, I'm just doing a random one. That looks very cosy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Love it!, love it, want it, and need to have a go, but am up to my eyes in woodfiller, pollyfiller, primer,undercoat, ceiling paint, wall paint, and Ds GCSE coursework.... Haven't lifted a needle in weeks....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 That rug is fab, I love it. Did you use a pattern? Or make it up as you went? Well done Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks, I decided to just draw a basic design for the chicken and the rest just sort of happened. i am surprised at how much material it used though. Poor old hubby lost quite a few t shirts and jeans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyMomma Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ohh that's lovely!! Am sure your hubby won't minding losing his clothes when he see's the finished result? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 It's brilliant I'm sure your husband will love his denim shorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I think you have made a wonderful rug! Great design I've latch-hooked rag rugs, but never used the prodding method. Yes, they do take up a lot of material but I was fortunate that I become friendly with a guy who sold material on the market and asked him for any s"Ooops, word censored!"s he had; plus there was a local clothing manufacturer and I asked for a bag of s"Ooops, word censored!"s from him (got 3 huge sacks full! Great for latch hook, not so sure it would work with the prodded method though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazzy73 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Love it its so pretty want one need one !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Make one Kazzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazzy73 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Never done this sort of rug making done latch hook, mmmmmm off to visit you tube I think unless anyone got any good links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 This is where I got instructions for mine. I will finish it one day ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 I googled prodded rugs and found lots of videos on you tube. There are loads of websites showing different techniques. I havent tried the hooky rug method yet it looks too tricky for me just yet It is very addictive and its brilliant to do on a winters evening because it really does keep your legs nice and warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
