'Fleece-In-The-Grease' Throw Rug

Black Romney fleece being covered with a layer of white roving (and later, cheesecloth).

 

The front side of the rug mid-felting.

 

Close up.

 

Finished rug in its new 'home'.

 

My Black Romney fleece was whispering to me recently...

..."Use me, use meeeee!"...

...so I decided it was time for another fleece-in-the-grease project. Grin.

I had an old throw rug in the dining room which had seen better days...

...and a handmade replacement seemed in order.

I laid out wool locks and covered them with merino roving...

...then topped them with a layer of cheesecloth for structural support.

Because of its location and intended use...

...I didn't want to leave tufts like I did with my full fleece pillow.

I think a little of the charm of using raw fleece was lost, however...

...because of its flatness. :(

When it was finished, I found it to be a bit slippery on the bottom...

...but sewing pieces of rubber no-slip matting to the rug back solved the problem.
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Today in the US, we will celebrate our Thanksgiving holiday...

...and I would like to wish all of you a most joyful and memorable holiday.

And since giving thanks is especially appropriate today...

I would like to take the opportunity to say "Thank You" to each and every one of you, my lovely readers!

Your comments, tips and encouragement mean the world to me!!!