{"id":25134,"date":"2023-11-18T11:32:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T16:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=25134"},"modified":"2023-11-18T11:32:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T16:32:23","slug":"fringed-bath-mat-easy-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fringed-bath-mat-easy-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Fringed Bath Mat: A Fun and Functional Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28861 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat-150x126.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I think there must be a giant invisible poodle living in my house. &nbsp;It is disguised as a teenage&nbsp;girl&nbsp;and she is tiny, with small hands and feet not even 75 pounds and yet, but when she comes out of the bathroom there is a Dracula cloud that follows her. &nbsp;When the steam disperses, it reveals an unimaginable&nbsp;mess left behind. &nbsp;I wonder &#8220;in horror&#8221; how the ceiling, all the walls, toilet paper and every square inch of the bathroom floor&nbsp;could possible get&nbsp;wet? &nbsp;There's got to be a giant poodle somewhere, just shaking water absolutely everywhere which&nbsp;is my only explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28883 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat19-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The thing that really gets me though, is the wet floor. &nbsp;Not only can it be dangerous, but who enjoys walking around with wet socks? &nbsp;No store-bought bath mat is big enough for this mess, so I have decided to make my own. &nbsp;It is large and easy to dry, but attractive to change what otherwise is a boring looking bathroom.&nbsp; I live in a rented apartment, so there is not much I can do to change the color of the tiles, but I think this fringed bath mat will make me happy to not have to hide the bathroom when guests come over. &nbsp;It will also help keep the floor dry and safe for all.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28882 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat18-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This bath mat uses canvas fabric for strength, non-slip and easy drying along with cotton cord threaded through the mat for extra strength and texture. &nbsp;The mat has an attractive shaggy fringe. &nbsp;It was a lot of fun to make and is really functional and attractive. &nbsp;There's also a fair bit of sewing to do, so it is good practice for the beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28884 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat20-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>3 yards of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/buy\/0443026\/magnolia-home-fashions-talbot-harbor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100% cotton printed canvas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.5 yards of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/buy\/0266467\/93-oz-canvas-duck-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100% cotton plain canvas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 skein of wool of 197 yards. &nbsp;I used <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1SENh3V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lion Brand Yarns<\/a>&nbsp;Wool-Ease in black.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 yards of 1\/4&#8243; cotton sash cord. &nbsp;I got mine from <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1WjLCQv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T. W. Evans Cordage<\/a> via Amazon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1WjLYGZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parachute cord<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1qIJdmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thread to match<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/23RVaIB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">darning needle<\/a> or similar large blunt needle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>quilting ruler. &nbsp;The one I'm using is an <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/219E5EL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omnigrid 6&#8243; X 24&#8243; Quilter's Ruler<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1VLkdZz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sewing machine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sewing scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>one <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1qIJ2re\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-temperature glue gun<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;\">Step One: Cutting and stacking the fabric<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut your printed canvas in 2&nbsp;rectangles of 40&#8243; X 50&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the plain canvas in 1 rectangle of&nbsp; 40&#8243; X 50&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-25507 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack-500x286.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack-150x86.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-25507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack-500x286.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bath_mat_stack-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You want to stack the fabric rectangles with print sides facing out and the plain canvas sandwiched in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Two: Stitching&nbsp;the rows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew stitching lines across the narrower part of the rectangle every 1\/2&#8243;.&nbsp; At the end, I had 100 rows. &nbsp;This can take some time but is fantastic practice for you to get very comfortable with your sewing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28865 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: &nbsp;Feeding the cord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This part is tricky because you will have to find the best way to feed the cord through all these rows, 50 in total. &nbsp;I'm using a darning needle and have wrapped fairly thick thread to the end of the rope and sewn a couple of stitches with a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/which-sewing-machine-needle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cross stitch needle<\/a>. &nbsp;Now I will start passing the cord through the rows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28866 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28869 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat5-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28867 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat3-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Feed the cord every other row.&nbsp; In total 50 rows. &nbsp;Stay between the same layer of printed and plain canvas. &nbsp;This will give the mat two distinctive sides. &nbsp;One with higher ridges from the cord and one with slightly lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave about one inch sticking out the side on each run to secure the cord. &nbsp;You can also decide if you want to leave the cord loops showing for decoration purposes. &nbsp;If you don't, there's no need to keep the cord as one long piece which can be difficult to manage and feed all the way through the mat on each turn. &nbsp;You can just go a couple of turns and start with a new section of cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm sure some readers will come up with easier ways to do this, so please share your ideas in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28868 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat4-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After you have fed the cord in all 50 rows sew around the mat at 1\/4&#8243; from the edge.\u00a0 This to join all the edges and secure very firmly the cords. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28870 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat6-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you don't want the cords as decoration (I didn't), cut off the ends that stick out of the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28872 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat8-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Four: Making the fringe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am using my 6&#8243; quilting ruler to create this fringe. \u00a0Take the strand of wool and tape it to the corner of the ruler.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28871 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat7-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wrap the wool around the ruler no bigger than 6 inches at a time. \u00a0It gets messy and difficult to handle if you wrap the wool any wider.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28875 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat11-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut the strand of wool and place the sticky tape in the middle across the width of the wrapped wool to hold the strands in place. &nbsp;Do this to both sides of the ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28873 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat9-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut the top of the strands of wool with a small scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28874 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat10-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut the bottom. &nbsp;This is how it looks at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28878 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat14-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Peel off the sticky tape at the bottom. \u00a0Gravity and the tape will keep the strands of wool in one line. \u00a0It doesn't have to be perfect since the fringed edge is meant to look shaggy but do the best you can.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28876 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat12-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn your ruler and do the same on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Five: Stitching the fringe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take all the strands of wool and gently position them at the top edge of the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28877 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat13-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> Being careful to leave about 2.5&#8243; hanging from the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28881 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" class=\"wp-image-28881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat17-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed lazyload\" data-src=\"\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/iVGmYc9t1JNoA\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><br>Using a small zigzag stitch, stitch the strands of wool to the edge of the mat.&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28879 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat15-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>One skein of yarn should be big enough to do the top and the bottom of the mat.&nbsp; <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28880 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16.jpg\" alt=\"fringed bath mat\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/so-sew-easy-bath-mat16-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>If you want to go around the whole mat you will need another 2 skeins of wool of 197 yards&nbsp;each.<\/center>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed lazyload\" data-src=\"\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/IRR47va8FQ9c4\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Six: Optional, applying glue for non-slip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, while the canvas and cord make the mat somewhat anti-slip already if you have young kids and want to make the mat even more slip-resistant, use the low-temperature glue gun to run&nbsp;some lines or dots of glue on the ridges on the bottom of the mat where the cord is stitched. &nbsp;A dot every inch or two should do the trick. &nbsp;Of course, let the glue dry before you put the mat on the floor. &nbsp;We're not trying to glue it to the floor or anything but just add some tacky contact points that will keep the mat from sliding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My floors are made of marble and the mat doesn't slip much. \u00a0I have tested the mat on the wooden floors and it slips a little more, so this would be a good additional step to do although certainly not mandatory. \u00a0There would be no issues on a carpet and the mat hangs easily to dry after the storm passes&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the&nbsp;things that I really enjoy about this mat is the therapeutic massage the cord gives my feet. &nbsp;It is a great feeling while brushing my teeth or just after a hot shower. &nbsp;But the most important bit is that it catches all the water that drips from the invisible giant poodle that lives in my house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S.&nbsp; I have also tested it on my real dog George and he approves!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" class=\"wp-image-23941 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" class=\"wp-image-23941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-5.jpg\" alt=\"Fringed Bath Mat\" class=\"wp-image-25509 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-5.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-5-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-5-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-5-98x150.jpg 98w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 736px; 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