Hi Friends,
Last week I found these thick woven cotton rugs at Dollar Tree.
Last week I found these thick woven cotton rugs at Dollar Tree.
I thought they would make nice pillows
They had Green, Black and Tan- I went for Tan.
There's couple different ways to make these.
You could sew two rugs together OR use one rug and a different backing.
I'm going with the easiest way- with a Hot Glue Gun!
You will need :
2- Rugs with fringe- approx.16" x 24"
Hot Glue Gun
Poly- Fiberfil Stuffing
I use a standard pillow from Walmart for $2.00
First I untied the knots one side of both rugs.
Right sides facing out.
Then re-tied together in a knot, front and back.
I did not need to glue the fringe sides.
Run a line of Hot Glue along the top side of pillow.
Glue along the bottom, leaving an opening and stuff.
Pinch and glue closed!
I love how they came out!
They have great texture.
xo Lisa S
This is a wonderfully frugal way to make a lumbar pillow. Excellent tutorial!
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DeleteYou are so right- It does work perfectly as a lumbar pillow! Thank you for stopping by :) xo Lisa S
They look great and right up my alley: I can't sew but I can use a glue gun!
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I love a quick and easy project. This style rug should be easy to find- It really took about 10 minutes.
DeleteThank you for visiting! xo Lisa S
Wondering how long the hot glue will hold the rugs together? Did you apply alot when you put the rugs together? And, do you think this would be washable? Thanks.
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DeleteThe hot glue holds great-no I didn't have to use a lot.
There is a side seam on these rugs. I spot clean these because the fringe will become matted and twisted in the washing machine. These rugs are cotton and they will shrink- a lot if washed. I hope that helps.
Thanks for visiting! xo Lisa S
Great idea! I need to make one for my car!
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DeleteIt would be a great car pillow! I love that idea-
xo Lisa S
Thanks for sharing your repurposed pillow at Vintage Charm! Love the fringe!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome- SO happy to get to join you.
DeleteThank you for hosting and stopping by to visit.
xo Lisa S
Very clever project Lisa... well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this project at Create, Bake, Grow and Gather this week.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Thank you Kerryanne!
Deletexo Lisa S
This is such a great idea, thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
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Deletexo Lisa S
I like a sewing craft that you don't have to actually sew!! Been years since I used my sewing machine, it may not even work now!! Turned out great, I like them!! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 5. Shared.
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DeleteThank you so much for hosting!
It's so nice to have you visit.
xo Lisa S
Love it! Running to my Dollar Tree now... oh, they are closed. Tomorrow then! Thanks for sharing on TTA!
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DeleteThank you so much!
xo Lisa S
This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing it at #HomeMattersParty
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DeleteThank you so much.
xo Lisa S