Starbucks, Doctor Who, and Rag Rugs

A while back I saw an idea on Pinterest . . . a RAG RUG. I used to think those things ugly . . . but it all depends on the material. I decided to make one of my own.
Here is the original pin:
http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/how-to-make-a-rag-rug-by-everyday-art


Yesterday I ventured to Joann Crafts to get supplies to make the rug. After gathering materials I was homeward bound. First, however, I needed fuel . . . or, well, Starbucks.

Strawberries & Cream . . . Mmmm.

I got home, plugged in my computer, pulled up Doctor Who, & laid out my materials,

Finally finished cutting up my rag strips! *Excuse my knee with Snoopy pj's*

I began making the rug; (All you do is slip the material between the holes. No need to tie. It looks better if you don't tie it. *Still a Snoopy knee*

Then I decided that I wanted to add a patterned material. This material was from a dress that my Grandmother had made me when I was eight and had gone to visit Laura Ingalls Wilder's home.

Mid-stage.

Finished! I ended up not having enough strips. (I bought 1/2 yard (each) of three different colors of flannel plus the dress scraps. In the end, I used an old blue t-shirt and a white t-shirt in order to make more strips. I'd recommend getting  3 yards of material or more to make this rug. The rug is around a half of a yard long. Oh, and Miss Midnight had to check it out when I was done. 

And so did Mr. Benny.

I really enjoyed making this rug. It was very time consuming & I ended up watching almost an entire season of Doctor Who (Best show ever! Seriously, it's amazing.) So you know, this is a simple project and no-sew. A young child could easily do this. Plus, it only requires to two materials: Rug backing & Material. Hope you try making it yourself!