Featured On So-Sew-Easy!TRUST ME. I CAN’T CROCHET, I CAN’T KNIT. THIS IS SURELY THE EASIEST VERSION OF A RAG RUG PROJECT. IT WAS MY FIRST EVER, AND IT WAS A FUN SUCCESS!
Ohhio knots are very beginner-friendly DIY projects. Perfect for kids and people who want to try crafting for the first time. One Knot takes only a few minutes to make. Watch our video tutorial and let the fun begin.
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The O-Cushion is an Ohhio original design. Drawing on the best parts of Ohhio Braid, the material it’s made with, this cushion makes a stunningly soft and quirky addition to any interior it’s placed in. This project is as simple as a DIY can get and our instructions will be there to take you though
Upcycle Style: Braided T-shirt Rug
This chunky stress ball is so cute! It’s a great trinket to keep on your desk — just pick it up and give it a nice squeeze when you feel the stress is getting to you. You’ll only need about two meters of Ohhio Braid for this project. You can buy our smallest 20-meter skein and still have enough m
Images via Koron007 Centuries ago, fabric was a rare and precious commodity only the wealthy could afford. So people treasured old and worn-out pieces of clothing to recycle and reuse in order to make new clothes. Thus the sakiori was born. Sakiori comes from the word "saki" which means to tear up or rip and "ori" which means weave. Recycling old fabric remnants into sakiori weavings follows the Japanese indispensable concept of “mottainai” or not wasting precious cloth that can prolong the fabric’s useful life through recycling and reuse. Weaving all these remnants of fabric was immensely hard work back then, however very rewarding and worth the effort as clothing made from repurposed cotton was vastly warmer, softer, and more durable than the rough linens that could be made from Japan’s natural fibers. Sakiori was mostly used to make rugs and covers, but also clothes - mostly jackets and vests. Today, the technique is experiencing a resurgence as a "green", ethical and economical art form. Image via Sources I used to write this post: Sakiori History, Sakiori Weaving, Sakiori Bag.
Braided rugs are a classic element of farmhouse style derived from a need for low-cost and efficient decor options. Across decades of American history, braided rugs, sometimes known as rag rugs, were popular for their versatility and frugality. If you’d like to add a rustic touch to your home, a braided rag rug might be just the ticket. You can even make one yourself using some basic supplies that you probably already have on hand.
5- loop square and flat braids are easy to learn, and make great-looking cords and bands. For an even easier intro, try my new tutorial for 3-loop braids. After 5-loop braids, move on to 7 loop bra…
Learn tips and tricks to make a beautiful and colorful jelly roll rug. All you need is some precut batting and a jelly roll of fabric!
The O-Cushion is an Ohhio original design. Drawing on the best parts of Ohhio Braid, the material it’s made with, this cushion makes a stunningly soft and quirky addition to any interior it’s placed in. This project is as simple as a DIY can get and our instructions will be there to take you though
Seven inches knot is a very beginner-friendly DIY project. Perfect for kids and people who want to try crafting for the first time. One Knot takes only a few minutes to make. Watch our video tutorial and let the fun begin.
Now you can design and DIY your own stress ball. Ohhio stress ball are very beginner-friendly DIY projects. Perfect for kids and people who want to try crafting for the first time. One ball takes only a few minutes to make. Watch our video tutorial and let the fun begin.
Give your worn out duds new life!
Coil + Crochet Scrap Fabric Rug DIY
Knit a floor mat / rug using cotton braided clothesline rope, it will give an instant warmth and coziness to the room. Quick to finish knitting pattern.
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The O-Cushion is an Ohhio original design. Drawing on the best parts of Ohhio Braid, the material it’s made with, this cushion makes a stunningly soft and quirky addition to any interior it’s placed in. This project is as simple as a DIY can get and our instructions will be there to take you though
No knitting or sewing required!... mostly because I don't know how. Blogged about here: amazingminiatures.com/blog/simple-dollhouse-rug-tutorial/
What starts out like this... will soon become one of these....with a lot of fabric, time, and hard work!!! We use an open weave canvas and one inch cotton strips of fabric to create these wonderful table runners, mats, and samplers! Be sure to check out our new selling blog (there's a link to it at the top left side of this page)! Our first two items listed will be locker hooked table runners and you'll receive a free gift with purchase!!!!!!! Also, if you stop by our blog, we'd love to have you sign up to be a follower!
Description This clamp-on cloth cutting machine will cut strips for hooked, braided or woven rugs. Safe to operate with no exposed gears. Guarantees uniform slitting and saves hours over scissors method. A twist of the tension screw adjusts cutter to any thickness of material. The No. sp1 cutter head (cuts one strip 1/4" to 2" wide by adjusting cloth guide) is included with machine. Fraser Compatible Standard Cutter Heads No.2 - cuts 9 strips 1/16" wide No.3 - cuts 6 strips 3/32" wide No.4 - cuts 4 strips 1/8" wide No.5 - cuts 3 strips 5/32" wise No.6 - cuts 3 strips 3/16" wide Fraser Compatible SP Cutter Heads No. sp1 - cuts 1 strip 1/4" to 2" wide No. sp7 - cuts 2 strips 7/32" wide No. sp8 - cuts 2 strips 1/4" wide No. sp8.5 - cuts 2 strips 5/16" wide No. sp9 - cuts 2 strips 3/8" wide No. sp10 - cuts 2 strips 1/2" wide
This is our arm knitting tutorial video. We use 160 meters of Ohhio Braid to show you how to make a 50” x 60” chunky blanket. These same techniques apply to making blankets in other sizes and materials. Click here to see how much material, how many stitches to cast on, and how many ro
I love modern quilts and have since I was a little girl. I especially love quilts with a lot of white space – not surprising!...
The O-Cushion is an Ohhio original design. Drawing on the best parts of Ohhio Braid, the material it’s made with, this cushion makes a stunningly soft and quirky addition to any interior it’s placed in. This project is as simple as a DIY can get and our instructions will be there to take you though
Today I would like to show you how I make dollhouse miniature braided rug. You will need: 1. A piece of clear glass 12" x 12". 2. Masking Tape 3. Double-sided tape 4. Plastic thread clippers 4. Fusible One-side Stabilizer 4. DMC floss 5. Tacky glue 6. Scissors 7. Iron All materials can be purchased at any craft stores like Michaels, Jo-Anne, Hobby-Lobby, Ben Franklin, etc... After you prepared all necessary items,: 1. Take a piece of clear glass 12" x 12". You can have any size of glass, depends on the size of a rug you braid. I had yellow glass. I will explain later why you need a piece of glass and not a piece of paper, card board or wood. 2. Using a masking tape (in my case it is a blue one) secure all 4 sides of the glass piece to prevent from hurting yourself. 3. Using the double sided tape cover one side of the glass piece between the stripes of masking tape. Try not to overlay the double-side tape over the masking tape. This is how it looks now Try not to leave any empty space between the rows of the double-side tape. 4. Now, take the DMC floss you are going to use for the project. Unfolded it. 5. Prepare clippers. Wind your thread on a plastic thread clipper, each color on its own clipper. Secure the thread on the clipper. 6. In my project I used only 3 colors. That's why I have only 3 clippers. 7. Put all 3 tails of threads together and make a knot. 8. Start braiding. There are a lot of different types of braid that are suitable for braided rugs, in this project I used a simple one. Don't braid neither tight nor loose. 9. After you braided about 5" you need to start winding the knotted end of your braid on a piece of cardboard, size about 2" x 5". Finish braiding the floss and secure the end with another knot. It is the most time consuming process in the process of braiding rugs. You can do it while watching TV. It is ready now: 10. If you use more than 1 color in your project, you need to braid more braids of different shades. 11. Back to the glass piece. Take the end of your braid and stick it to the surface of the glass piece covered with the double sided tape leaving the knot up into the air. Closer to the glass piece cut the braid and secure the cut piece on the double sided tape (don't use glue!) 12. Depending on the size and shape of your rug, secure 1" (for a round rug) or 1,5" (for the oval rug) the braid on the glass piece. 13. Start placing the braid around this straight piece, one row after another. 14. After 2-3 rows are completed, take your glass piece and turned it upside down or, as I do, take it above your head and look at the rug from another side of the glass. It will show you if you made any mistakes so far or not, for example, if you see the space between the rows, you still have time to correct it. Sometimes rows of one side of the rug look tighter then the rows from another side. 15. Finish your rug. 16. To secure the end of the braid, placed it on the top of the previous row at the place when the thread ended and secure it with a little dab of Tacky glue. After it dries you won't be able to say where it ended up. 17. Take a piece of Fusible One -Side Stabilizer (pick the finest) bigger size than your rug and place it on the top of your finished rug with the sticky side. 18. Using hot iron (be sure you don't use a steamer), iron it. Be sure to iron the place where the edge of the rug is and the middle of it very well. 19. Let it cool down. After that gently start pulling it up. 20. Take the scissors and cut around the edges of your rug. 21. To flatten the rug better, you can cover its front side with a piece of cotton and iron again. Let it cool down again. 22. Your rug is ready for a display. As I said, my rug was made only with 3 colors. If you decide to use more than 3 shades, there can be a question how to secure the ends of the thread to add to the design. In this case, refer to step 16 and repeat it as many times as you add a new braid. At the end I would like to advice to keep your glass piece in the box to prevent it from the dust. I hope this information was useful and easy to follow. Happy braiding! Natalia
If you have an overflow of scrap fabric in your craft room you and your family can have lots of fun creating any of these cool scrap fabric projects. These DIY crafts with fabric are great for all ages to get creative with! If you're looking for a perfect upcycled project, here are multiple to choose from.
This is a very easy five-strand braid which I have used as a zipper pull as well as on the end of a narrow band. The warp ends at the end of a narrow band can be separated into five groups to make …
This mat can change any surface from hard and cold to warm and cozy. Use it as a foot rest, a shower mat or to furnish your pet’s corner. You will need 30 meters of Ohhio Braid for this project. It should yield a 20” x 30” (50 x 75 cm) mat.
Thanks to reader Stacey, who emailed a tip that reminded me about a great source for vintage-style hooked rugs for a prewar home: Dash & Albert Rug Company. This company, which is part of the Annie Selke / Pine Cone Hill empire, is based in Pittsfield, Mass. – the next town over from me. And,…
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Having the right tools makes a task so much easier! Like having a sharp needle before you start sewing! Or the right color paper for a scrapbook page! Who wants to stop crafting to go get more supplies because you ran out? Not me. Recently I needed to replace one of my treasured tools, my
Nope, this one isn't crochet. Or knitting. But it's so much fun - and you get to use yarn! I received a copy of Des Pawson's Knot Crafts & Rope Mats to review - and another one to give away! So here's my thoughts, my attempts at a new hobby, my honest opinions... and a chance to win your own copy and give it a try yourself! Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links. So, what's this book about? Well, it's a lot like a crochet or knitting book. It's full of patterns, or 'recipes' as Des calls them, for 60
Detailed tutorial on how to make beautiful rag rug with easy DIY t-shirt yarn & weave boho farmhouse rag rugs on cardboard or hula hoop loom!
This is our arm knitting tutorial video. We use 160 meters of Ohhio Braid to show you how to make a 50” x 60” chunky blanket. These same techniques apply to making blankets in other sizes and materials. Click here to see how much material, how many stitches to cast on, and how many ro
Locker Hook is a great way to turn fabric strips into rugs, art pieces and more. It's great for beginners and experieced crafters
Looking back, I fully admit that this was one of those crazy pregnancy-induced projects. When else would someone find it necessary to spend weeks braiding, piecing, and sewing a rug for a play room? I can answer that! When that very someone found it INCREDIBLY uncomfortable to sit on the floor due to a burgeoning belly. The piles of t-shirt yarn were strewn across the room, threatening to consume her. Poor lady. We crafters do the oddest things when we have a goal in mind, don't we? I must be frank with you. This was not an easy project. Grumbles...
