Monday, August 5, 2013

I Saw the Buttons-Theme Rug and Fabric

When we were in Pittsburgh last week, I saw the buttons-theme rug and fabric at IKEA that Ruthie blogged about here. 
Size: 6' 5" x 4' 4" (195 x 133 cm). From the IKEA website: "The dense, thick pile dampens sound and provides a soft surface to walk on."

 I didn't buy it because of the dense, thick pile (and maybe also because of the size). And it's too heavy to hang on the wall. However, if I can figure a way to rearrange my sewing room to place it away from where I scoot around on my chair-on-wheels, I'll go back and get it. Maybe I have a little space for a comfy chair and lamp; I would love that!

I also found the buttons fabric:
It's 59" wide and only $5.99 per yard. The particular bolt of fabric I saw, unfortunately, had smudge marks every 10 to 15 inches, darn it, because it is also so cute.

Between the two, I liked the rug better; it was just somehow more pleasing to the eye. One or both of these may find their way to my house one of these days. It's a week later and I'm still thinking about them!  

If you are near an IKEA store, take a look and let me know what you think. I don't think they are available to purchase from the website. Oh, and thanks, Ruthie!

Blessings and peace..
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12 comments:

  1. Jane MAugust 5, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Oh, shoot, I was hoping that rug would be a woven cotton that I could cut up for pillows. Flat cotton fabric just doesn't have the texture I was seeking. Thanks for checking it out for me and saving me a trip to Ikea this week.

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    1. SandraAugust 6, 2013 at 8:28 AM

      Hi Jane, Thanks for visiting. I'm glad this post was helpful to you, even though it wasn't what you were hoping for. Could you "texturize" the fabric yardage? They had some pillows made up; they were pretty cute. On its own, though, the fabric is very flat in appearance and texture.

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  2. JanAugust 6, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I think I will have to go to Ikea to get that fabric! Only problem is, I always leave with a cart full of other stuff. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. SandraAugust 6, 2013 at 11:13 AM

      Hi Janlynn, I will probably get that fabric the next time I'm there, if just to make some pillows or wall art. Oh and you didn't think I left the store empty handed, did you? I bought two little lamps called Jansjo. With each passing year, I need more light in my sewing room. Let me know if you get that fabric, okay? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

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  3. Anna ChristinaAugust 6, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Have you checked other online sources for something similar? Love the rug but you are right about the pile being a problem. I am thinking about removing the carpet in my sewing room and replacing it with a hardwood or cork. I am just not sure if that would be hard on my back.

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    1. SandraAugust 6, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      Hi Anna Christina, Thank you for visiting! My sewing room has a hardwood floor, and it's not a problem for my back at all. I do like to be able to scoot around. Goodness knows I go from sitting to standing to sitting to standing (all the time I'm in there) because I just set things down wherever I am instead of putting them where I'm likely to need them next. ;)

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  4. RhondaBussAugust 6, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I think that fabric is fabulous. How cute for a sewing themed guest room, or a little girl's room.

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    1. SandraAugust 7, 2013 at 9:38 AM

      The more I think about that fabric, the more I want to get some. :)

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  5. RozAugust 6, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    That's really cute! I haven't been to Ikea is years and know I feel a need to go!

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    1. SandraAugust 7, 2013 at 9:39 AM

      Hi Roz, thanks for stopping by -- on your way to the closest IKEA store! LOL

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  6. EmilyAugust 12, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Very cute rug and fabric! Button Hippo would be in good company.

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