Toothbrush Rug Instructions Tutorial
So the fabric would be threaded through the toothbrush hole.
Toothbrush rug instructions tutorial. These days you can purchase a rag rug needle or you can create your own needle from some wire and masking tape as barri jayne shows us at 1 20 in her video. The following instructions will teach you how to make your very own 2 foot by 3 foot toothbrush rag rug. Follow the instructions on the video and continue stitching to the end of the row. Rag rugs used to be made with old fashioned toothbrushes which had a hole in them that held the thread pieces.
Rag rugs are still made with modified toothbrushes today. The end of a second toothbrush served as a poking tool. But believe me you don t need any experience to learn how to make these rugs. Toothbrushes would be upcycled to become rug making needles by cutting off the brush end and rounding it off.
You will be doing the basic knot so have a look at the last of aimee s videos the basic knot of a toothbrush rug on the video you will see her tidying up her work as she goes along. They are easy to learn inexpensive to make and the result is gorgeous.