{"id":17783,"date":"2014-05-28T18:32:14","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T08:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=17783"},"modified":"2021-02-04T16:07:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T05:07:55","slug":"fabric-twine-spiral-mat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/fabric-twine-spiral-mat\/","title":{"rendered":"Recycled Fabric Twine Spiral Mat &#8211; Rag Rug"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t relegate your fabric scraps to the rubbish bin, recycle them into fabric twine and make this colourful Twine Spiral Mat, Recycled Fabric Rug instead.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17802\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17802\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-17802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/twine-mat-title.jpg\" alt=\"Scrapbusting: Make a mat from handmade twine Mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/twine-mat-title.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/twine-mat-title-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/twine-mat-title-157x200.jpg 157w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The response to my <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/scrapbusting-handmade-scrap-fabric-twine\/\">Scrap Fabric Twine<\/a> tutorial a few weeks ago was overwhelming. It seems to have captured everyone&#8217;s imagination.<\/p>\n<p>I think the beauty of twine making is that it requires no special tools, although some commenters were very keen to try it using spinning wheels or electric drills to speed up the process.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tq8klb8ibc0htrjbga1j\" data-volume=\"70\" data-ratio=\"16:9\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/tq8klb8ibc0htrjbga1j.js\" async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>So many people asked me what the twine can be used for. Well I suppose what ever you use yarn or rope for is a good answer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-16119 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/twine-1.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade fabric twine on old wooden spool\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/twine-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/twine-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/twine-1-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some suggestions were basket making, crochet, weaving, macrame, cording for garments&#8230;the list is endless.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some craft projects that I&#8217;ve made using my recycled fabric twine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycle-style-recycled-fabric-twine-planter\/\">Recycled Fabric Twine Planter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/scrap-fabric-twine-recycled-christmas-ornaments\/\">Fabric Twine Recycled Christmas Ornaments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycle-style-vintage-saucer-chair-makeover\/\">Woven Twine Chair Seat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-make-candy-cane-fabric-twine\/\">Candy Cane Fabric Twine for gift wrapping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_54109\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycle-style-vintage-saucer-chair-makeover\/\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54109\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-54109 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/twine-chair-featured.jpg\" alt=\"twine chair seat\" width=\"690\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/twine-chair-featured.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/twine-chair-featured-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/twine-chair-featured-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/twine-chair-featured-330x247.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/twine-chair-featured-614x460.jpg 614w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/twine-chair-featured-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/twine-chair-featured-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-54109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Woven Twine Chair Seat<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How the idea to make a Fabric Twine Mat came about<\/h3>\n<p>For this upcycling project I was drawn to my sewing machine, and wanted to see how this recycled fabric twine sewed together.<\/p>\n<p>I started sewing circular disks as an experiment really, I didn&#8217;t have anything particular in mind, but as the circles grew, the idea for a spiral mat was born.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17801 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/twine-mat-overhead-.jpg\" alt=\"DIY handmade fabric scrap rug from twisted twine mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/twine-mat-overhead-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/twine-mat-overhead--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/twine-mat-overhead--200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As I don&#8217;t have carpet on my floors, rags rugs and mats are always welcome and practical decor items.<\/p>\n<p>This spiral sewing technique can be used for a mat of any size.<\/p>\n<p>You can even keep the circles small and make place mats or coasters.<\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/scrapbusting-handmade-scrap-fabric-twine\/\">Scrap fabric twine<\/a>, lots and lots of it!<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine and thread<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3repdHY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Heavy Duty Sewing Machine needles<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Anti-slip rug underlay (I used <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ayzrMM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ikea STOPP underlay<\/a> )<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jggan6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Hot Glue gun<\/a> and plenty of glue sticks<\/li>\n<li>General sewing supplies<\/li>\n<li>Marker pen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-16117 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/twine-join-.jpg\" alt=\"twisting rope diy\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/twine-join-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/twine-join--300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/twine-join--200x141.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Make your scrap fabric twine, find the <a title=\"Scrapbusting: Handmade Scrap Fabric Twine\" href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/scrapbusting-handmade-scrap-fabric-twine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full instructions with a video here<\/a>. You can make it all before your start or do it in stages as you go along. The more twine you have the bigger your rug will be.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17800 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/sew-twine-mat.jpg\" alt=\"Sew twine into a spiral to make a mat\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/sew-twine-mat.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/sew-twine-mat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/sew-twine-mat-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. With your sewing machine stitches set to a wide zig zag, start sewing the twine into a flat spiral shape, making sure you catch both sides with the zig zag stitch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> <em>I recommend using a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36FTJ5X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">heavy duty needle<\/a> or denim needle for this project as the twine can be quite hard to sew through, resulting in needle breakage.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00114Q99K\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"094d9d60d35ca5d95c39ef41571a1e79\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Try to keep the shape <strong>as flat as possible<\/strong>, it will have a tendency to cup up if you pull too tight on the twine as you sew. This is a similar technique to what I used for my <a title=\"Upcycle Style: Braided T-shirt Rug\" href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/2013\/04\/upcycle-style-braided-t-shirt-rug.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Braided T-shirt Rug<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17789 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/close-up-sewing-mat.jpg\" alt=\"Zig zag stitch with fabric twine close up\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/close-up-sewing-mat.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/close-up-sewing-mat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/close-up-sewing-mat-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong> Starting is the trickiest, you can sew a little cross shape over the center to make it more secure. Don&#8217;t worry if its not perfect, a bit of wonkiness adds to the over all scrappy look. I had a few skipped stitches as I used an old sewing machine needle.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17794 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/mat-circles-finished.jpg\" alt=\"mat-circles-finished\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/mat-circles-finished.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/mat-circles-finished-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/mat-circles-finished-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Make as many circles as you need for your mat. I&#8217;ve made a slightly larger central one and seven smaller surrounding ones. They are all slightly different sizes and it&#8217;s a good idea to lay them out as you go to check how the circles will fit together.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t be limited to a circular design for your layout, you could easily make a long runner or a big square rug using the same method. Any design will work but the edges of the circles must touch each other when laying flat. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17795 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/mat-layout.jpg\" alt=\"Lay out circles to design your scrap rug\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/mat-layout.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/mat-layout-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/mat-layout-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Once you have decided how your circles will be laid out, pin or tape them together where they join.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17793 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/joining-mat-circles-.jpg\" alt=\"mat joins\" width=\"600\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/joining-mat-circles-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/joining-mat-circles--300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/joining-mat-circles--200x161.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The tape on my mat marks where the joins will be sewn.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17792 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/join-mat-circles.jpg\" alt=\"joining mat circles with zig zag stitch\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/join-mat-circles.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/join-mat-circles-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/join-mat-circles-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Zig zag the circles together at the join, reversing over the stitching a couple of times for extra strength.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17788 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buckled-mat-circles.jpg\" alt=\"problem solving a buckled mat\" width=\"600\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buckled-mat-circles.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buckled-mat-circles-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/buckled-mat-circles-172x200.jpg 172w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can see that the circles have some cupping at this stage, don&#8217;t worry because the next step will fix that right up as well as stop your rug from slipping!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17797 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/measure-mat-underlay.jpg\" alt=\"Adding underlay to rag rug\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/measure-mat-underlay.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/measure-mat-underlay-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/measure-mat-underlay-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Flip your rug over and lay the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ayzrMM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">non-slip underlay<\/a> on top (back side). Draw the shape of your circles onto the underlay just a little bit smaller than the fabric circle, 1cm (1\/2&#8243;) should be enough.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17790 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/draw-mat-underlay.jpg\" alt=\"marking shape on underlay\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/draw-mat-underlay.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/draw-mat-underlay-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/draw-mat-underlay-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Cut out underlay circle shapes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17791 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/hot-glue-mat-underlay.jpg\" alt=\"Glue underlay to rug\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/hot-glue-mat-underlay.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/hot-glue-mat-underlay-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/hot-glue-mat-underlay-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Use a hot glue gun to attach the underlay to the rug. <strong>Be careful the glue is hot so watch those fingers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I found it best to apply the glue to the rug and then press the underlay on top when it cooled slightly as the very hot glue melted the underlay material.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong> As you are gluing on the underlay make sure that the fabric circles are stretched nice an flat, this will help sort out your cupping issues.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Spiral Fabric Rug Trouble shooting &#8211; Your questions answered<\/h3>\n<h4>My spirals are cupping, how do I stop the edges curling up?<\/h4>\n<p>The spirals have a tendency to cup as you sew. This will happen if you aren&#8217;t feeding enough twine through the machine as you sew. Even a little bit of tension as you hold your twine will pull on the edges leading to cupping.<\/p>\n<p>If the cupping is only slight, a good press with a steam iron should flatten it out.<\/p>\n<p>The glued on underlay will also help hold the circles flat, and then as you start walking on your mat, the cupping will&nbsp; settle and flatten out with time.<\/p>\n<p>Worst case scenario &#8211; turn your spiral circle into a basket!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Help! My needle keeps breaking. How do I avoid broken needles?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fabric twine can be quite tough to sew through, especially if it&#8217;s very tightly twisted. I&#8217;d recommend sewing slowly and using a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36FTJ5X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">heavy duty or denim sewing machine needle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-17799 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet.jpg\" alt=\"Spiral rug DIY mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet-330x440.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet-345x460.jpg 345w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/scrap-fabric-rug-my-poppet-540x720.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>All done!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This recycled fabric rug is pretty, and adds a pop of colour to any space. I&#8217;m using it as a front door mat at the moment, it&#8217;s great because the pattern hides any dirt. You can just give it a vac or throw it in the washing machine if it gets really grubby.<\/p>\n<p>Oh and if you are curious about where I got my spotty track pants, I made them myself \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve run out of twine now but will have to start on another batch soon, it&#8217;s so handy!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">What have you been using your fabric twine for?<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t relegate your fabric scraps to the rubbish bin, recycle them into fabric twine and make this colourful Twine Spiral Mat, Recycled Fabric Rug instead. The response to my Scrap Fabric Twine tutorial a few weeks ago was overwhelming. It seems to have captured everyone&#8217;s imagination. 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