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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Sunshine in a Giveaway. Hmm.

I have been playing with my header, because I want to be BETTER at it.  I am grateful to Di over at
the Blue Ridge Gal  for changing them for me several times.  But I want to MASTER it.
Not sure that I ever will though.
I am so envious of her ever changing, to die for, banners.

I seem to be challenged in this regard.

I have a new idea for a kit.  It's going to be the Walking On Sunshine Rag Rug Kit.
So I had to actually MAKE it, so I could photograph it for labeling.
You would be able to WEAVE the rug with the kit, but I want to demonstrate that you can also braid a rug with the kit, if you don't happen to have a huge antique rug loom sitting in your living room.



I had already braided the strips together, while watching TV last night.


So today, I started the job of sewing the braids together.  I started with a piece about 10" long, for my center, this will make it an oval, and not a circle.
I can't believe it took me all day to do, with some interruptions, but then I realized.......this would be a "project" for someone.........not a JOB, like I make it.
So, it would be more fun, if it were more leisurely.
You get it???
I had to explain to myself.  Duh.

I do like the way it turned out though.  It is thick, and soft, and colorful.


You can see the woven version on my web site, www.crazyasaloom.com on  the Walking on Sunshine page.



It's done, now I have to work on the packaging and information.
Hmm, do I smell a giveaway????
I think I do.
A Walking on Sunshine Rag Rug Kit!!!!!!
All you have to do is comment.
You have until Friday evening.......6pm.
Out of the country, you have to pay postage.  Sorry, but postage can be brutal.

I leave you with what may be the next new invention from Crazy as a Loom..........the squirrel deflector.
Since we put this piece of stove pipe up there, we have NOT (knock on wood) seen Mr. Pig Face Squirrel stuffing his face even once.

Just sayin.



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51 comments:

  1. LynneKAugust 16, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I love the Rag Rug Kit idea. I have a loom (in the basement waiting to be assembled) but think that the braided rug would be just as much fun as weaving. Your creativity inspires me!

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  2. Rubye JackAugust 16, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I would comment regardless, but I also would like to win the kit. :-)
    I like this header much better than the one before. The many colored letters didn't really seem to go with the natural weaving idea.
    Poor Mr. Pig Face.

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  3. TeriAugust 16, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I'm in - I would love to try this. I could make one for my RV. Thanks for doing the giveaways.
    I play around with my blog, too. Haven't learned how to do the collage photos yet.

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  4. lindaAugust 16, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I could totally braid. Weaving? Not so much...my mom took up weaving after she retired and enjoyed the heck out of it.She had a nice little antique loom. The loom ended up with a llama farmer/weaver after Mom passed. I think she'd be OK with that.

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  5. Cindie August 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    what a wonderful idea to make the kit available for all! I'm a weaver but I love the braided rug.

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  6. Mrs. M - The Book LadyAugust 16, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I love your Walking On Sunshine rugs. Thanks for all the tips you put on your blog about weaving!

    Faith

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  7. MarselAugust 16, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Yes, please! My great-grandmother made braided rag rugs and I have always wanted to try. think you have a great idea with this alternative-to-a-loom project kit.

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  8. fiberdanceAugust 16, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Love the kit idea and would love to get one. I like the new header, too.

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  9. spindrift,maineAugust 16, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Do you think stove pipe would work on a vertical pole? On a more cynical note: Do you think they won't figure this out in two days flat? Just askin'. ;o)

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  10. AndieAugust 16, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Love, love, love it! What a great idea!

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  11. MaryAugust 16, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I'd love a chance to win the rug.

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  12. SistersAugust 16, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Love, Love, Love your rugs, I have a loom but I am getting a big old rug loom in September, can't wait. Put me in for a chance to win

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  13. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I've always been a sucker for a braided rug. Your's is so pretty. Count me in the mix.
    Jackie
    jmrowand30@msn.com

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  14. JoyAugust 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    As I dont have a loom, braiding a rug sounds like a great way to add color to a floor!! Thanx for the opportunity!

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  15. GayleAugust 16, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    What a wonderful rug and seems pretty easy. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'd love one.

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  16. Denise at Autumn SkyAugust 16, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I would love to have one of your colorful rugs. Please add my name for a chance to win. Thanks!!

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  17. LonaAugust 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Have loom; need color. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Mr. Pig Face Squirrel - Ha! Now that is funny, love it!!!!

    Color is good, color makes me happy, rugs make me happy, weaving makes me happy. Mr. Pig Face's name makes me happy!

    You a funny girl!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    love the giveaway! I am a weaver -- but I don't think my leclerc artistat is made to weave rugs -- so I've never woven one -- but I LOVE rag rugs -- especially the old fashioned kind that the church ladies make with all kinds of old fabric. I wished you lived closer so you could be in my weaving show/sale. thanks for the opportunity to win Peggy

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  20. ChristineAugust 16, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Love the rug kit! I started to do braided rugs with the wool from my sheep once. Notice I said "started". *cough*

    Good luck with the squirrels. I'll never forget the day I walked into my childhood home to see my mother taking aim at hers with a bb gun. She muttered something about toe tags and I quickly retreated to my car and left.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Beautiful rug! I would love to win the kit, and would gladly pay the postage for it. And since Friday is my birthday, it would be a wonderful present!

    Squirrels have become a problem around here. We never used to have them, and suddenly the little creatures are everywhere!

    Maureen (jenniecats@accesscomm.ca)

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  22. Brian MillerAugust 16, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    what a cool rug...colorful...

    i love squirrels though...smiles.

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  23. chrisAugust 16, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    The braided rug turned out cool and so did the new header.

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  24. Dik52August 16, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I love the idea of a braided rug. It reminds me of my Grammie, she was always braiding big wool rugs for her cold floor in Maine. I Would love this kit, great idea...Diane

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  25. NancyGAugust 17, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Count me in! NancyG22368@hotmail.com

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  26. SusanAugust 17, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I am looking for ways to get more color into my life. The rug looks like a great jumping off start!

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  27. Susan August 17, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    I can recall my mother buying a large oval braided rug in the 70's. Dad only parted with it about 5 years after she passed away.

    Being a weaver, I'd load it on the loom but your idea to feature them as a braiding kit is darn smart! Other styles of kits are possible then too. Oh, I can see where you might get rather busy with this!

    :) Susan

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  28. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Love It! Thanks for the chance... Like the new header.
    millermarcinoc@yahoo.com

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  29. neknitsandbeadsAugust 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I think everyone needs one of these in their homes...as they are so bright and cheerful!

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  30. SpiceAugust 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I would love to win this kit b'coz I love the colors of your rugs/strips, I don't own loom & I already gave up braid idea for rug as I hate the sewing part(instead I crochet it) but I'm truthful here that colors of your rug are making me try it once more..

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  31. weavinfoolAugust 17, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    That would be a great project for my granddaughter and me. She could connect the loops and help braid. I am always looking for ideas to get her interested in making things. She seems afraid to make mistakes and this seems like it would be hard to mess up connecting the loops.
    At our home Mr. Pigface is a corgi!
    Lindsey

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  32. KathyAugust 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I'm wondering if you could use the 'toothbrush' method of making rugs with these strips, or using a large crochet hook. It might open up more crafters/needlworkers to your kits.
    Question...if squirrels are so smart, why do they forget where they bury their stash?
    Thanks for the drawing. It would be fun to win a kit!

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  33. Laurie M.August 17, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    In regards to your header--I loved the picture you posted of the rugs hanging on the wagon out front....that would be a nice header photo.
    I would love to win your kit. Not sure if I would weave or braid it, but it would look so lovely in the kitchen...

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  34. CamiAugust 17, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love the rug kit! The squirrel stopper is a good idea. Ours seem to figure out all the gadgets that are supposed to stop them.

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  35. MarthaVAAugust 17, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    The braided rug looks fun and squishy! I wanna take my socks off and squish my tootsies into it. :)

    Neat squirrel deflector!

    BTW, I'd luv to win the kit. Meanwhile, I love reading your posts......
    Martha

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  36. Cait ThroopAugust 17, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Oh, Hilary, I love the idea of another kit! And I have been making potholders like crazy--along with my sisters and assorted relatives! hahaha! Pictures on my blog soon! xo

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  37. dancingspindlesAugust 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Thank you for this great giveaway! I would love a chance to weave a looper rug.

    shepherdgirl2 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  38. StickhorsecowgirlsAugust 17, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    LOVE IT! Like a rainbow for the floor--and I saw two rainbows this morning on my drive to work, so maybe it was my lucky sign!
    V

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  39. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 17, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    How sweet of you! I came over to see what you were dyeing...and look at your beautiful rugs! I would be thrilled to have one! Thanks! ♥

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  40. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I love your creative ideas, and would love to win your rug kit! Thanks, Hillary, Vicki in CT

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  41. SueAugust 17, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Beautiful kit, I would love to have that bit of color in my rustic mountain home. Also give me an opportunity to do some braiding for rugs. Love your blog. I am a tapestry weaver, but adore what you do also.

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  42. KittyAugust 17, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    WOW! So FUN!

    I am facilitating a braided rug class at the Galt in Lethbridge. Having the opportunity to use your kits would be great!

    Love your blog.
    http://multifunctionalist.blogspot.com

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  43. Connie in HartwoodAugust 18, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    This looks like it would be a fantastic cat rug!

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  44. masshagAugust 18, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Beautiful rug, so cheerful. And it has Sydney's seal of approval.

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  45. CarolAugust 18, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I like the kit idea for a rug and I would love to win it! Have a great day!

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  46. Franny VAugust 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    My cats would love the Walking on Sunshine rug! At this very moment, they're running around screaming "Pick my mommy, pick my mommy! We want a rug of our own!"

    Squirrel proofing can be done. My neighbor's husband squirrel proofed a bird feeder. It took many tries, but it works.

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  47. Gail KlingeleAugust 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I'm like a cat, I too would love to walk on this rug and, if I were smaller, I'd sleep on it too. I'd love to win this kit, thanks for the offer. Gail

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  48. Frank's CornerAugust 18, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    My grandfather braided rugs. He used wool scraps from the Salvation Army. His rugs were very colorful...beautiful and I had them in my home for awhile. My sister lives on a farm in Idaho and I sent them home with her because they belonged in a farmhouse. I have it in my mind that I will braid rugs some day...maybe that someday should begin now. You have inspired me. I can start with a small one and work up to the larger projects. Lord knows I have a load of fabric sitting here just waiting!

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  49. AshleyAugust 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I just started another school year of teaching and have several kumihimo looms, my CAL potholder loom, and a continuous strand triangular loom set up for my students to use during class. A braided rug kit would be a welcomed addition to our crafty stash!

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  50. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I love the rug, please enter me. tstites66@yahoo.com

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  51. SpinMeAYarnAugust 19, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Hi, it would be great to be in this giveaway, the colours in the photos are now colours that i associate totally with you!!
    postage to Ireland? sure i'll pay! if i was so lucky as to win! :-)))
    regards
    from this cool damp green
    liz
    linked to your blog at my blog at: just liz, life in Ireland

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