Event 1—decorating tutorial, DIY area rug.

$20 Area Rag Rug Tutorial (DIY Area Rug)

Yep, you heard it right. I spent $20 on this baby. And you can too.

Small area rugs are cheap. I paid $1.99 a piece for them at the big box
home improvement store.
These measured about 3feet by 2feet.
I used 10.
So, 10 rag rugs cost me $20 and my finished rug is 6 by 10.
I used upholstery thread because it is strong. I wanted this rug to be sturdy and
withstand vacuuming and such. I also wanted to be able to use a needle to thread
it through the rug with. So…upholstery thread is the perfect solution.

I did 2 rows with 5 rugs in each row. (there is a picture below that shows
that better)
I also overlapped it a bit so it didn’t pull and gap after it was knotted.
This was a good move and I would suggest it!

I pulled the thread through, cut the length needed for knotting…and did it again.
I did this again and again until my thread was gone.
Then…I went back and knotted. It was much faster that way!

Rag rugs are cheap because they aren’t terribly perfect . Perfect for the budget.
Not so great for perfect symmetry.
I made sure that one side was perfectly straight so it could be attached to the next row.
But, the outer side was uneven. It has character and looks authentic.

The corners need a bit of special attention. A couple of knots running
across the corners is a good idea.

Now, I am still working on this room for revealing at the party on Thursday.
So, you see the rug…and a bit of sneaky other things.
But…the rug…it’s lovely! It looks inviting, traditional, and fun.
I love that I can swap out rugs when one gets dirty.
And I love…the price!!!
Seriously!
This rug took me about 90 minutes…not bad!

Okay…now it’s your turn.
You got the steps.
Create any size rug you want.
Do you need one as big as mine? More rugs and time.
Maybe you have just been wanting a runner…less rugs, less time.
Whatever you want…get to it!

Perhaps you don’t need a rug, or want one. Check out the tutorial for reversible
Summer blocks Michelle from Delicate Construction is showing how to do…

Okay, you don’t like either one of these??
Fine, just fine. As long as your project is decorating…get to it!
And keep it simple, doable, and easy!!! Easy and fun!
Get your decorating on and be back here or at Delicate Construction starting Thurs
for the Event 1 Linky party for our Bloggy Olympics!!!!

Be here or Be square!!

And stick around Hating  Martha this week for Decorating Week…

Whew…I wore myself out!! Off to take a nap!

Maybe you would like to see this rug in my living room? Or the PVC Welcome Mat I made (warning…it’s pretty ridiculous!)?

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Oh wait, oh wait…best of all! As if this isn’t enough!
One of my favorite shops is giving any A3/11 x 14 or A4 / 8×10, 8 x 11 print from her shop.
Handz Etsy Shop has the coolest prints….I am in love!

• Comment on this post to enter. That’s all.

Here are some of my favs…

Yep, I showed that one twice. Cause I love it. Dontcha think it’s perfect .

CONTEST IS CLOSED!

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All righty, Event 1 is on! Go Team Decorating!!!

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