A few days ago I had a little playtime.
Mark Cesarik sent me some samples of his line Cosmic Burst back in February (or maybe March?), and what I thought was going to be a new pillow for L-man, is looking mighty darn cool on the floor as a rug instead.
I'm still trying to decide what to back it with. I'd like it to be nonslip.
For other rugs I've made, I've cut and layed out that nonslip drawer liner to put under them, but that stuff constantly shifts around and I'd like something that stays put better.
Any ideas? I'd appreciate your help!
Happy happy Friday!!
Penny
I love that the fabric really pops.
Amanda Rose
http://sewmuchtosay.blogspot.com
Posted by: Amanda Rose | 08 June 2012 at 05:48 AM
The polka dots are a fun fabric accent. I love the way it pulled the other fabrics together.
Posted by: Suzanne | 08 June 2012 at 05:56 AM
What about that non slip paint stuff that you can apply to the bottom of handmade socks and slippers? I can't for the life of me remember what it's called, but it's a bit like puffy paint, and nice and grippy.
Posted by: Jo @ a life in lists | 08 June 2012 at 07:01 AM
Lovely! I wonder why that "grip-tight" fabric is so hard to find?!? I've looked and looked... strange.
Posted by: Lauren aka Giddy99 | 08 June 2012 at 07:23 AM
I also suggest going with the puff paint, or even hot glue spots
Posted by: Katy (LethargicLass) | 08 June 2012 at 07:33 AM
Love the dots and the idea of making it a little rug! I haven't had much luck with the non-slip stuff. I just leave them unslippy and let the kitties have their fun with them.
Posted by: elsa | 08 June 2012 at 08:22 AM
I have had good luck backing little rugs with a terry bathmat. I have also had good luck making non-slip socks by just adding puffy paint to the bottoms, so that might be an easy options. I'm sure a few dots or squiggles would to the trick!
Posted by: courtney | 08 June 2012 at 08:29 AM
I does look great as a floor mat! I've been thinking of something similar for my kitchen, the mat I've had in front of the sink since we got married 13yrs ago has seen better days!!
Posted by: Heather | 08 June 2012 at 08:48 AM
On rag rugs I have used copydex in squiggly lines. i bought some special purpose designed stuff to use for socks to make them non slip, European and came in colours, does the job
Posted by: Kerry | 08 June 2012 at 08:50 AM
Wow - that's gorgeous! I don't know what to back it with, so I will stay tuned to find out!
Posted by: tracy_a | 08 June 2012 at 08:50 AM
I saw a product...I think at Michael's...that was specifically for painting on the bottom of a rug to make it non-slip. I'm sorry I don't know the name of it! Check in the aisle where they sell all the different adhesives. Maybe Lowes or Home depot has it also.
Posted by: Doreen | 08 June 2012 at 09:33 AM
I'd hate to walk on it, but it's yours not mine. Buy some of the fabric to put on the soles of slippers. It's grippy enough to work. Nancy's Nothions has White slipper gripper fabric for $4.99/yd.
http://www.nancysnotions.com/category/fabric/special+use+fabrics.do?nType=2
Posted by: Arlene | 08 June 2012 at 12:12 PM
You can try sewing four corners. It works for me
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87021042/custom-rubber-address-stamp-great?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=Stamp&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadeStamp
Posted by: Susan | 08 June 2012 at 03:18 PM
Sorry I posted the wrong link! It should be http://so-sue.blogspot.com/2012/03/quilted-kitchen-floor-mat.html
Posted by: Susan | 08 June 2012 at 03:19 PM
Love them with the polka dots! Awesome!
Posted by: Sarah | 08 June 2012 at 04:33 PM
they make a dotted grippy fabric for the feet of little kids footed pjs. I would ask at the Jo's store.
Posted by: michelle | 08 June 2012 at 05:38 PM
You ladies be praying for Penny, her husband and home. They have been evacuated and in the line of the 20,000 acre fire!
Posted by: Arlene | 11 June 2012 at 06:57 AM
Sorry, I'm no help on the non-slip, but I sure do love those fabrics together!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 11 June 2012 at 07:20 AM
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: sewa mobil jakarta | 12 June 2012 at 01:16 AM
I say keep going. Why stop? It is lovely.
Posted by: nanette | 12 June 2012 at 11:01 AM
Very pretty rug. the non slip pads for area rugs are similar to the shelf liner, but work 100% better. I'm not sure how it would work on your rug, but it works great on my area rugs, they don't budge. you may be able to but it at Joann or Hancock fabrics by the yard, but I have found them at Ross, Marshall or TJMaxx at discount prices. Target and Walmart carry them too.
Posted by: Pam Sizemore | 17 June 2012 at 07:59 AM
I am never disappointed when I visit you r avenue in Blogland. Beautiful piece!
Posted by: Em Douglas | 01 July 2012 at 12:36 AM