tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post2606557911754497563..comments2024-03-28T04:22:59.500-07:00Comments on Pioneer Woman at Heart: Homestead Happenings ~ Rag Rug Using Old SheetsPioneer Woman at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-48204686968392067562016-02-12T03:44:51.588-08:002016-02-12T03:44:51.588-08:00RB, if I have time, I think I will use up the last...RB, if I have time, I think I will use up the last of my rag balls and make one more rug (to have already made and ready when needed).Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-54993571331772088892016-02-11T14:37:19.801-08:002016-02-11T14:37:19.801-08:00That was the only stipulation I remember from our ...That was the only stipulation I remember from our two Grannies who made these rugs out of rags.<br />I've also made one out of plastic grocery bags, sorted by color and then cut into strips about 2x10" for the front porch. It worked well too.<br />God bless.<br />RB<br /><><RBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053380234618898848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-89221221857211655442016-02-11T04:01:41.526-08:002016-02-11T04:01:41.526-08:00RB, I do have to use the same sort of materials in...RB, I do have to use the same sort of materials in the rugs. So far, all the ones I have made and used with sheets are holding up after each wash.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-81954685204606955552016-02-10T16:33:09.969-08:002016-02-10T16:33:09.969-08:00Never thought of using old sheets to make rag rugs...Never thought of using old sheets to make rag rugs, but they'd be good. The only stipulation I remember from long ago had to do with fabrics chosen as all within one project had to have the same wash and dry needs, or they'd wash and dry unevenly possibly causing the rug to pucker and become unsafe to use.<br />My favorite spiritual writer through the years has been Frank Peretti. One of his books that I'd recommend for all preteen and teenaged girls is "Tillie". It's a very thought-provoking story about unwanted children that might serve to give a girl nearing child-baring age serious thoughts about choices she might be getting ready to make.<br />My favorite mystery author has become Janet Evanovich. The stories are involved and interesting, and her various sidekicks and assistants turn out to be hilarious, so if you ever run across any of her books thrift, I'd recommend them.<br />We're having a typical NC winter here - sunny one moment, raining the next, slight snow showers after that, starting all over again. Yesterday we had all three in a row twice before noon. The sun would come out, the dog would get excited to go out, and by the time we'd get to the door, it'd be raining or snowing and he wouldn't go out. It was funny, but a bit sad for him. He's terrified of storms so he doesn't trust rain.<br />I pray safe happy days for everyone.<br />God bless.<br />RB<br /><><<br />RBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053380234618898848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-42483252822591797392016-02-08T09:12:02.703-08:002016-02-08T09:12:02.703-08:00Kim, that's funny you worked on rag balls. I ...Kim, that's funny you worked on rag balls. I do think they come in handy. The mug is a pink ribbon mug. I like it because it holds more coffee/tea, ha ha!Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-11473983761713535352016-02-08T09:05:01.622-08:002016-02-08T09:05:01.622-08:00I am checking the library right now for that book....I am checking the library right now for that book. I have read a purpose driven life. In fact I think I have it on tape. I really like that coffee cup. I worked on rag balls all weekend.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469196553281350775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-54046137793513075182016-02-08T08:33:39.554-08:002016-02-08T08:33:39.554-08:00Rain, I had to laugh about the garbage can. Our p...Rain, I had to laugh about the garbage can. Our puppies get into ours and it's under a kitchen cupboard. We are going to finally put that door on for it (hopefully soon).Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-34318774172056061292016-02-08T08:32:32.188-08:002016-02-08T08:32:32.188-08:00Susan, thankfully last year I took rainy days to s...Susan, thankfully last year I took rainy days to sew the strips and roll into rag balls. I keep looking at the light fixtures in the kitchen and am contemplating. Maybe I'll tackle those this week too.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-15781431133614825772016-02-08T07:31:55.483-08:002016-02-08T07:31:55.483-08:00I had a "heavy thinking" Sunday myself w...I had a "heavy thinking" Sunday myself which brought me a brand new perspective on life and really brought me happiness, we all need that once in a while! Today is all about the home and pets again though. Trying to rig my garbage can so that it's husky-proof!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-4954005863046487622016-02-08T07:21:54.902-08:002016-02-08T07:21:54.902-08:00I think, if I did deep cleaning in my bathrooms an...I think, if I did deep cleaning in my bathrooms and washed my light fixtures, my house would collapse from the shock! That said, I did tackle the dust bats (those near the ceiling...) this weekend, and cleaned my DR floor for the fourth time this week. I love how you can just whip up a rug on a weekend - you are amazing!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-20537863826429621312016-02-08T06:38:56.140-08:002016-02-08T06:38:56.140-08:00Mama Pea, I find that when I read a book during th...Mama Pea, I find that when I read a book during the day, it makes me feel lazy, so I have to balance it out with "feel good" cleaning, ha ha!Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-1918671393769317752016-02-08T06:21:05.454-08:002016-02-08T06:21:05.454-08:00The new rag rug does really look like spring time!...The new rag rug does really look like spring time! Ones like that do go with any "decor" and are oh-so practical to have.<br /><br />Your deep cleaning puts me to shame. Come real spring time, you will have all your spring cleaning done!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-78506277257621050232016-02-08T05:35:51.401-08:002016-02-08T05:35:51.401-08:00Sam I am, right now my rag balls are all made from...Sam I am, right now my rag balls are all made from old sheets. I cut them into strips, then sew them together for larger balls of rags. The rugs seem to last a good long time. I am also crocheting rugs with cotton yarn scraps, but need two of them yet. That first book suggests you read one chapter a day and "think" on it. It will take 40 days to finish it that way.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264863019487640784.post-88728445375493815782016-02-08T05:08:14.464-08:002016-02-08T05:08:14.464-08:00Love your rag rugs. What material do you use? Ol...Love your rag rugs. What material do you use? Old Sheets? Or do you use old clothing too? I took Sunday off for the most part and finished that pair of finger less mitts for my son finally and hunted down some older needlework projects I need to finish. Your first book looks interesting...let me know how you like it. I watched the Superbowl until Downton Abbey came on then switched back while I crocheted that blanket I've been working on...almost done unless I do an edging. So nice to hear about your "chores" as it always motivates me!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com