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Layers of fabric

Jul 7th, 2006 by iHanna

I feel a wee bit sorry for my self today. I have back pains and have been eating strong medicine to ease of the pain. The house is a mess and all I want to do is continue to crochet on my rag carpet! Add more layers of fabric yarn to the project.

Fabric yarn

Rag carpet in the making I got these balls of striped fabric Wednesday when Maria and I went thrifting. I have been wanting to weave for about two years, but never found the right place and time. It will come someday I’m sure. But since Li inspired me to crochet with fabric, I wanted to give it a try when I found these balls of fabric.

The wonderfull colours just makes me smile. They are so me.

Sunshine and summer colours: pink, orange, green, yellow!

Start of the rag carpet

More people that is adding layers at Studio Friday today, but please add your comment first. I’d love to hear from you.

Posted in Crochet, Second hand

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36 Responses to “Layers of fabric”

  1. on 07 Jul 2006 at 11:48   Kajin

    Very nice colors! I hope you feel better soon - back pain is no fun!

  2. on 07 Jul 2006 at 13:32   Amy Artisan

    The rag carpet is looking great - the colors are so bright & happy! Hope you are feeling better soon!

  3. on 07 Jul 2006 at 13:54   Vanja

    Fantastic colors and a much easier til make a carpet this way.

    I just love your blog!

    Greatings from a journalist college from Norway

  4. on 07 Jul 2006 at 14:01   Nita

    What dazzling colors! The rug is gorgeous.

  5. on 07 Jul 2006 at 14:13   naomi

    Gorgeous colors! Hanna, I hope you feel better real soon.
    ~naomi~

  6. on 07 Jul 2006 at 15:14   Norah's

    The rug is going to be beautiful. How lucky you are to find the balls of fabric. Someone’s unfinished project. Will you show us again when it is finished? I think that is a great thing to do while recuperating from back pain.

  7. on 07 Jul 2006 at 15:25   Gabi

    I agree with you about the colours here, they make me smile too and remind me of summer memories! This will be such a beautiful rug and I cannot wait to see the finished project!
    I hope that your back pains go away, such discomfort is NO FUN especially on the weekend!!
    Feel better!
    ~~Have a great weekend!!~
    Gabi

  8. on 07 Jul 2006 at 16:13   wendy

    what beautiful colours, hope your feeling better soon.

  9. on 07 Jul 2006 at 17:24   Robin

    The rug is so bright and cheery! I love it! Hope you are feeling better soon.

  10. on 07 Jul 2006 at 18:25   Nina

    What a fantastic rug! Those colours are to die for!

  11. on 07 Jul 2006 at 19:39   joleen

    i hope you feel better soon! back pain is never fun. i really love the rug you’re making. i’ve been wanting to knit or crochet something out of fabric for awhile now… it looks wonderful!

  12. on 07 Jul 2006 at 21:36   Lilli

    I am so glad to see your rug!!! I am creating a reading nook on our back porch and I need a rug to cover up the ugly grey floor paint. I thought of crocheting one for myself because I have a lot of fabric, but I wasn’t sure if it would look good.

    Now that I see how fantastic yours looks, I can try one for myself. I’m glad to be able to choose my own colours. I doubt that Ikea would have exactly what I want

    Thanks :)

  13. on 07 Jul 2006 at 22:07   Lalheg

    Hello

    thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. I’m hoping that your back pain is easing. Your blog is wonderful - straight into my bloglines! Have you joined the Euro bottle swap then? I hope so.

    Love this rag rug - I was looking at an old book that showed yarn balls for rug making only last weekend - how odd!

  14. on 07 Jul 2006 at 22:59   Julia

    Hanna I hope your backpain will be soon over and I think your such a creative person .These colors are so beautiful :)

  15. on 07 Jul 2006 at 23:03   brooke

    i love those colors together….have fun..and i hope that you feel better soon…try some herbal tea, like chamomile and lavender…

  16. on 08 Jul 2006 at 0:50   samantha

    so wonderful - a great idea and the colours are superb.

  17. on 08 Jul 2006 at 1:16   Kimc

    Those colors are happy, vibrant wonderful. the rug is to die for … .what a happy layered treat! Hope you are better now

  18. on 08 Jul 2006 at 3:27   niki

    color punch! WOW!
    this would be great in my new room! so bright.. a great wake up for the eyes and tootsies. SUMMER, at your feet!

  19. on 08 Jul 2006 at 4:04   Jo

    Thanks for making me smile. The rug is great. I love the things you make. Get better soon.

  20. on 08 Jul 2006 at 9:02   Anke

    Perfect mind lifting colors! Hope your backpain is gone by now.

  21. on 08 Jul 2006 at 9:20   Hulda

    Nydelige farger! Teppet kommer til å bli flott!

  22. on 08 Jul 2006 at 10:35   jess

    Hope you get better soon (I sometimes have back pain - so awful).

    I love your rag crochet… it is very inspired!

  23. on 08 Jul 2006 at 15:42   AnnaA

    Ooooh, hur snyggt som helst! Verkligen fina, glada sommarfärger! :)

  24. on 09 Jul 2006 at 1:41   angie b.

    i love the colors! you’re right. they’re perfect for summer…so cheery! :)

  25. on 09 Jul 2006 at 2:41   Debbie

    This certainly brightened up my day! Love the carpet and I hope you don’t put it on the floor - way too beautiful! And I do hope you are feeling better by the time you read this! I’ve been plagued with back problems so I do “feel” for you! Feel better and keep up the beautiful work!

  26. on 09 Jul 2006 at 3:35   raesha

    I love the colors in your rug! Very vivid! Thanks for visiting my site (My Love) - have a fabulous day!

  27. on 09 Jul 2006 at 9:10   Marieke

    I love your craft projects! Like this one and the died yarn… I am going to explore your site some more now.

  28. on 11 Jul 2006 at 1:11   Michelle

    Hmmm….totally yummy rug! Makes me want a lollipop! I think I MUST make one for myself now! Thank you for the inspiration!!!!

  29. on 11 Jul 2006 at 22:18   Jen

    those pictures are so inspiring. i love the colors you chose.

  30. on 11 Jul 2006 at 23:37   Barb

    (gasp!) I absolutely love this.

  31. on 12 Jul 2006 at 1:17   Stacia

    I love this idea! You’ve just inspired me! I have loads of fabric in my sewing room AND need an outdoor patio rug. A great summer project. Cheers!

  32. on 15 Jul 2006 at 1:46   Snowbear

    your rug is looking lovely.
    Back pain is gone by now,eh? Fingers crossed–maybe lying on that red blanket?

  33. on 22 Jul 2006 at 0:44   weirdbunny

    Your rug is just amazing, super colours!!

  34. on 07 Sep 2006 at 11:53   Silvia

    Hola: Qué buena idea la de tejer con tela, queda bárbaro. Tu página es muy linda.
    Besitos.
    Silvia

  35. on 09 Nov 2006 at 21:42   il Bloggo » il Bloggo Archive » My rug is finished

    […] Crocheting a rug with torn fabric stripes is the perfect summer project. A bit dusty, somewhat big but a great leisure pursuit on the balcony when the sun is out. I started this project in july and have just sewn the last fabric stripes in place on the backside. I crocheted this with a big sized hook and lots of great colours. […]

  36. on 31 Jan 2007 at 17:20   Nellie

    this is a georgeus rug and i wish i could do one..what an inspiration you are.i have back troubles every day and i know how you feel…hang in there…i love to crochet and just started to again but my trigger finger and tendunitus are acting up…beautiful rug.

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