Toothbrush Rug Making Tutorial
Now i am no expert at making these rugs so do keep that in mind but i do have some good videos to include as we go along so take advantage of these which are made by more experienced rug makers.
Toothbrush rug making tutorial. So the fabric would be threaded through the toothbrush hole. Toothbrush rugs are one of the easiest and quickest rag rugs to make. When i found this awesome amish toothbrush knot rug video tutorial on youtube i wanted to make it immediately because i love all things amish. As promised here is my tutorial on how to make a toothbrush or rag rug.
These are machine wash and dry. Sun 06 14 2009 08 17 rag rug cafe lovely clear instructions on. They last for 20 30 years. I have been needing some small rag rugs for our kitchen and porch area and this tutorial was exactly what i needed to get this project going.
Excellent instructions with pictures. Folks used to cut the head off an old toothbrush and file it down to a point while using the pre drilled hole for hanging your tooth brush as a place to attach the fabric to. The basics of how to make a toothbrush or amish knot rug using recycled bedsheets. This beautiful blue and green beauty can become the focal point of any room.
Jan 17 2017 how to make a toothbrush rug. They are easy to learn. Toothbrushes would be upcycled to become rug making needles by cutting off the brush end and rounding it off. Rag rugs are often called toothbrush rugs because of the type of tool used to make them.
The amish are known for their handcrafted artisan goods and delicious foods. See more ideas about toothbrush rug rag rug diy rug. You might be interested in using your time to build a toothbrush rug. 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.
Making a rug tool. This beautiful blue and green beauty can become the focal point of any room.