Day 305: The rag rug is finished, and unlike commercially-produced rag rugs, this is a Rugged Rug, meant to withstand years of use. The coloured weft is hand-twisted from two lengths of quilting scraps, plied together as rag rope. While not board-stiff, this rug definitely will not flop over on itself when lifted by a careless toe. It will not trip you. It is heavy. It will stay in place with no need of latex backing or a non-slip mat. Every pick was beaten firmly into place until the fabric cordage was even more compacted against its companions, resulting in a durable, washable rug which will probably outlast its creator. With planned obsolescence the default for modern products, if you want quality and permanence, do as I do: make it yourself.
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