Our bathroom has an odd size and it’s small. And we’ve put a cabinet in there since it lacks storage, which makes it even smaller. Finding a bath mat with the dimensions we want means spending $30-$50 and I’m a cheapskate.
So when I found a couple of large quilted pillow shams at the thrift store (at 1/2 price, too!) I decided they would become a bathmat.
The backing is an old towel- still in decent shape but ugly. I could have saved more $$ if I’d been willing to take the time to make my own binding but I was feeling pressed for time. As it was, I spent about $13 making this. I’m thinking that’s a pretty decent savings.
I may make another one later. It would be good to have a spare to trade out when one is in the laundry- I want stuff that I can wash! If I make a second one, perhaps I will take the time to make my own binding.
Well that is clever, thrifty, & good lookin’ too.
You don’t have to cut the binging on the bias for straight sides, it can just be straight cuts. Works perfectly & is so much easier.
This mat is just so dang smart! I really love that you were able to reimagine shams into a mat and make use of a good, but ugly towel to do this. CLEVER!
Rugs are one of those things that are always soooo expensive, yet can be made with absolutely dirt cheap materials. I’ve made several for my home, and I think you did a great job with this one! The fact that it can be tossed into the washer gives it an immediate +999999 bonus points in my opinion.
