Rag Ruggin' 2

Okay, so I am obsessed with rug making.  I think most people can relate.  You take an interest in something for awhile....who knows how long it will last.  Probably until I find the next thing.  In any case, it is cathartic.  Being a high school teacher, I am used to making multiple decisions in a matter of minutes.   Multitasking.  That is how I survive my job.  Making rugs is nice for me because I don't really need to use my brain.  I just do it.  No thought; and I like that.  Anyway, I have been selling them at my pet store (yep...my hubby and I have a pet store) as rugs/beds for dogs and cats.  I am thinking of trying to make enough to open an Etsy store...I don't know-

As you can see, I am having fun doing it!  

Rag Ruggin'

So I have been on a rug kick lately.  It's a bit addicting.  It's awesome because I am creating beautiful rugs while repurposing old clothes, sheets, curtains, etc.  I originally got the idea from Sugar Bee Crafts Blog.   I also love an activity I can do while hangin' with my kids or watching TV...keeps my hands busy without much though, ya know?  So I begin my experimenting with a simple crochet stitch style rug.

This project has actually translated into selling these as pet rugs in our pet shop, Dart Frogs To Dogs.  My mom's dog enjoys lounging by the fire.  MUST BE NICE!  Due to their popularity, I have also begin selling them on EBay.

The above pictures are miniature braided rugs for dollhouses.  Of course, if you check out my Barbie House post, you will see that my daughter is real into it right now.  She just loves these little area rugs.  Some of these are listed on EBay as well (I am the bestnest11)...but I need to hide them or she would take them all!

I then began to mess around with braided rag rugs of a bigger size.  These take longer because I need to hand stitch the braids together, but they are awesome.  Needless to say, my family got a lot of rugs this Christmas!

I am enjoying experimenting with different colors and textures.  You never know what will happen!