"I have you in my heart... you all are partakers of grace with me."

This verse (in part) from Philippians 1:7
summarizes what I sensed as I crocheted these rag rugs for two very special women.
Both rugs were "overdue", in my mind.






Recently, I received an "order" for three custom rugs, along with a standing request for two more from a previous customer; and, yet another request from another friend!

So, although my hands were quiet for quite awhile, it seems I'll soon be busy again. The fabrics are already chosen, and I've been snipping and ripping up a storm! I can hardly wait to begin. :-)

"How to End" Video

Several folks have asked me how I finish a rug so that it doesn't look obvious where the crocheting ended. 

I hope this little video is helpful, since it is difficult for me to put into words what my hands are doing.

Perhaps you have found a better, easier way; but, for now, this seems to work alright.


Happy rug-making, friends!  :)

Parting is such sweet sorrow...

There's always a sense of "good-bye" when I finish a rug and send it off to its well-prayed-for-receiver. I've wrapped up so much thought and prayer into it that it has a little bit of me in there.

Anyway, these are off to Maryland and Montana, as they
should be!

Sixty, Sixty-One, Sixty-Two...

Out of sheer curiosity, I used the photographs that I've taken of my rugs, to count how many I've done, so far.

I knew that it was likely over 50; but, I didn't realize that I had just finished my 60th rug...a gift for a special friend in Ohio.  Although not  large, it was packed full with prayers for this fellow pilgrim, who courageously faces many an affliction, without taking her eyes off of her Lord and Savior. She is an inspiration to me.
Before I had quite finished that rug, I had begun two more, also for friends I have "met" through facebook...#61 & #62! 
                                                                                                                                                                                       

It's a race!

And She Called It "Americana"

 That may have been the fastest that I've ever made a rug! Being stuck in a vehicle for 28 hours (total) was a very good time/place to crochet. And, the whole while, I felt as if I had Kelly with me...as though she traveled to Kentucky with us. :)

This rug is a tribute to a Texan woman's persistence, perseverance, and  pluckiness! I am proud to call her "friend".

Bits and Pieces

A mess with a purpose!

My dear friend for whom these scraps are intended gets a sneak preview of her rug.

It will be composed of one of my favorite old nightgowns, two sheets, several dresses, an apron and a few pieces of remnant fabrics that were donated to me. 

Hence, the name: "RAG RUG". :)


I am in the process of sewing these strips together, so that I can take this project with me on our little excursion to Kentucky this week. Traveling is a great time for crocheting rag rugs!

One, Of Many Reasons I Rag Rug...

"A special rug made by an even more special friend! Thank you dear sister Leslie!"

 

 

 

"Sister Leslie, I have your hug in my hand! A mere "thank you" isn't big enough! I think you looked right into my heart, found the colors of who I am, prayerfully wove them together with the love of your hands and created a treasure that will be cherished in my home! I love you dear sweet friend!"

"I can hardly contain my excitement and joy! A very special box was in my mailbox...all the way from Texas. I think I skipped all the way back to the house. Inside the brown box was a most beautiful and cherished gift, lovingly made by the prayerful hands of a friend!
I thought I'd put my special rug by my chair because so often my little ones gather on the floor here to sing or read a story. They are often right there to watch when I'm doing needlework. This is the chair where I enjoy a rest after a hard day's work, and where I enjoy my coffee, quiet time and feathered friends at my window. It is where I sit for family hymn sings. So I thought such a special treasure should be somewhere that special moments are had daily."

 The reason? 

Hearts that are connected by prayer.