We decided to put hardwood in most of the house. Except for the front and back entrances and the bathrooms, every room has old barn wood flooring. We really debated having it in the kitchen. We are a family with a young son and busy lives, and we don’t have time for things to be too precious. Hardwood in the kitchen? Would it get wrecked too easily?
So far, everything has been fine. I did, however, want a runner for the area in front of the sink and dishwasher as this was the area that water dripped on it the most. See the one in the picture? It’s not really a runner.
I couldn’t find one that would fit. That didn’t cost a bundle.
So…I took 2 Ikea rugs (I think they were 5 bucks each) and placed them there side by side. The problem was, they were always, always crooked. Love the rolled up edges and the tag, too.
So here is what I did.
I pinned them together and then just sewed. I thought it might be too thick for my machine, but it wasn’t a problem at all. I just gave it a few goes back and forth really reinforcing the ends. Ironed those pesky corners.
Here’s what they look like now.
Much better! Now we can drip away without being worried about the hardwood.
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August 12th, 2011 at 9:44 am
wonderful solution! I’ve got a notion to try something like that too – at least it’s on my list of projects that I might (hopefully) get to someday soon. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from Freckled Laundry ~ Diane
August 12th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Thanks! It is so easy. I’m not much of a seamstress, but it worked really well.
August 18th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Clever idea! I’ll be featuring this tonight. Thanks for sharing with Air Your Laundry Friday!
{xo}
Jami
August 18th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Thank you! That’s awesome!
August 19th, 2011 at 8:53 am
I love this idea.I’m thinking about making an area rug using your technique.
August 19th, 2011 at 9:51 am
It was so easy. Let me know if you give it a whirl.
August 19th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Cleverly done.
August 19th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Thank you!