[Nfb-krafters-korner] rag rugs

[Marianne]

I could use that too.  I have some sheets that don't seem to have mates and 
I just hate to throw them away.
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From: "Zimmer, Cindy" <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] rag rugs


> Some toothbrushes have an open hole in the end for hanging it on a hook. 
> You break the "brush" part off of the toothbrush and sand the broken end 
> into a point.  This creates your needle.  The open hole of the toothbrush 
> now becomes the "eye" of your new needle.  You do sort of a crocheting 
> technique working in the spaces of the row you already created.  The rows 
> wrap around to form the rug.  It is not hard to do as I remember 
> correctly.  You use old sheets and tear them into strips.  There is a 
> special technique for connecting the strips together to use for the rug. 
> It is a fun way to use up old sheets.
>
> Thanks,
> Cindy
>
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>
> Can you explain this toothbrush thingy a little more?
>
> Joyce
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