The pieces are cut into mostly squares & rectangles of varying sizes before being laid out on a table to begin to form the design of the new rug. This is not easy; it takes creativity & skill to arrange the pieces into an overall pattern that is both attractive & interesting. They are then machine stitched together with a reinforcing blanket stitch and using a custom-made thread which is 50%cotton and 50% non-flammable polyester. It is extremely strong. The joined pieces are then ironed with a very hot iron…..the finished rug lies totally flat with no ridges along the seam lines.
Next a heavy cotton canvas backing is applied & the outer edges all overlocked. The accompanying photo gives an excellent close-up look at the stitching.
The finished rug is a triumph of recycling; a complete & exciting contemporary new product.
