July 04, 2005

Rag .....

rug, placemats, runner?

Sorry about the fuzziness, but I was too lazy to attach the camera to the tripod! You can still see how well the colors in the fabric go with the floor. Maybe too well.

I put the camera on the edge of the table, so this is a bit clearer. I like the way it goes with the wallpaper and paint, so rather than have the rug blend in complete with the floor I will make a runner and 6 placemats.

As you can see I have plenty of fabric (I have two of these) to cut into 1.5" strips. I used similar fabric for a rug last year. I like the off white and tan warp with it. The brown warp was for another rug, but there was a sad tale about the rags and I was left with warp to experiment on. The kitchen table is ceramic tile with an oak border and I think there will be more contrast with the placemats.

I ordered samples of rug warp from The Mannings, so this will give me something to think about while my mind rests before one last proofreading.

Posted by Charleen at July 4, 2005 02:55 PM
Comments

I definitely vote for the runner/placemat combo. It looks like it will be perfect for the table - with enough space between them and the rug to complement each other, but not "get lost"

Posted by: Anne at July 5, 2005 05:50 PM

Definitely the placemats and runner. I love the colors in the fabric. Are these going to be quilted placemats and runner? (heehee)

Posted by: Vee at July 7, 2005 11:27 AM

The placemats and runner will be a perfect complement to the rest of your kitchen!

Posted by: Angi at July 8, 2005 01:54 PM

Love the colors. Whatever you decide to do with the fabric will be beautiful.

Posted by: Cathy at July 9, 2005 11:18 AM

RE: your comment on my blog. The Peace Shawl is garter stitch lace....it really is mindless, which is why I decided to work on it in the car. Well, that along with the fact that it's alot cooler to work on than a sweater!

The placemats and runner will be great. Makes me think...do you have a copy of the new(ish) Interweave book on Rep Weave?...that would work with your fabric.

Posted by: Valerie at July 11, 2005 02:03 PM