August 2, 2012

Fisher Cat Fiber Co. {Review} ~ Choose to Reuse {Giveaway Hop} #choose2reuse Ends 8/17

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Choose to Reuse

 

Thank you for joining us for The Choose To Reuse Giveaway Hop! This wonderful event is hosted by The Organic Times, Happy Mothering & Earth Faerie Momma. There are over 25 blogs participating and each one of them has a giveaway worth $25 or more. This event will end Friday, August 17th at 11:59pm EST. After you enter my giveaway be sure to hop on over to the other blogs!

 

At Brittleby’s Corner you will have a chance to win an upcycled rug from Fisher Cat Fiber Co.

 

Look at this rug….

What do you think it is made out of? Take a closer look! Does it look familiar?

 

 

I recently came across this rug that is made out of plastic bags! I have to admit that I think this is pretty AMAZING! When I got my rug, I was even more amazed! It is absolutely beautiful and wonderfully made! I love how you can see all the different colors of the bags peeking through!

Annie, the creator behind Fisher Cat Fiber Co, has been involved in fiber arts for over 20 year, which mostly involves spinning and dying yarn by hand. She has been weaving rugs for over 3 years and upcycling the plastic into rugs for about the same amount of time. It takes about 70-80 plastic bags to create a 2×3 rug. Annie uses a loom from the 1940′s, which is a Union Loom traditionally used for making rag rugs. One of her friend’s found it advertised in a local paper, so Annie sold the loom she had in order to buy this one (her old loom could not make rugs).

 

“I saw my first plastic rug (crocheted) at a County Fair over 20 years ago. It never left my mind and I actually attempted crocheting them several times. The plastic is donated from family, friends and co-workers and then made into “plaryn” rags with the help of my brother (don’t know what I would without him!). It takes between 5-6 hours to create one 2X3 rug from beginning to end (threading the loom, preparing the plastic, weaving, sewing and tagging). Growing up with a father who recycled and composted, I learned young about the importance of being environmentally conscious. I love to create functional items using what is available and creating very little waste. So not only do I weave plastic, I also weave old t-shirts, sheets, clothing, wool/cotton blankets, etc… whatever can be re-purposed. Currently, I have upcycled over 2,000 bags into rugs and market bags. Most of which were saved from the going to the landfill. Plastic bags are very harmful for the environment, to make and to recycle. We encourage everyone to use reusable market bags!” ~Annie

 

Annie is now starting to weave the seconds from dress factories where she was raised. The dresses were made in The Wyoming Valley of Northeastern PA and shipped to NYC to be sold. The factories are all closed now but Annie was fortunate to be able to obtain the seconds and stored them until now for weaving. She even has an option on her Etsy site to send in your t-shirts and she will make a rug out of them for you! I love the look of the plastic bags in the rug, so I know I would love the way that fabric looks in the rag rug. I look forward to seeing the rugs made out of old dresses!

 

I cannot express how much I love this rug! If you were wondering about the bulges in the rug, they will go down in time with use. The rug feels soft on my feet as well. I would never guess that I am standing on anything other than fabric. To wash the plastic bag rug, you can just hose it off or wash it in the gentle cycle and hang dry (Annie recommends hosing it off to prolong the look and durability). I haven’t chosen a permanent location for my rug yet, but I can guarantee that it will be a conversation starter. We had friends over the other night and they actually picked up the rug to examine it…they thought it was pretty cool. I have been stepping on the rug all week and I can tell that the rug is very durable and sturdy. I also love how colorful it really is when you look close!

 

Connect with Fisher Cat Fiber Company on their website, Etsy, Facebook and Twitter.

 

 

Fisher Cat Fiber Co is generously giving away a 2×3 rug to one very lucky winner! The rug is valued at $65 and the winner gets to pick the color combo that works best for them. This giveaway is open to US and Canada. Giveaway ends 8/17. Don’t forget to enter all the other giveaways in the hop listed below the rafflecopter form. Good Luck!


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Thank you to Fisher Cat Fiber Co for providing the products mentioned in this post for review and a special thanks to Annie for sharing about. Although I received these products at no charge, all opinions expressed in this post are my own. Brittleby’s Corner and the other Choose To Reuse bloggers are not responsible for unfulfilled prizes.

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  1. Tami Lewis
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    August 2, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    the green is my choice!
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  2. Jessica P.
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    August 2, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    I like the green rug.

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  3. Heather Moore says:
    August 3, 2012 at 4:23 am

    I love her t-shirt rug!

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  4. Jenny Stanek says:
    August 3, 2012 at 4:36 am

    I love the Favorite Tshirt Rug

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  5. Rebecca T. says:
    August 3, 2012 at 6:53 am

    I like the brown upcycled woven rug!

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  6. Melissa A says:
    August 3, 2012 at 7:48 am

    The green one is probably my favorite.

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  7. Katy says:
    August 3, 2012 at 8:12 am

    I love all of her rugs! I actually have one of her rugs already and it is absolutely fantastic! It holds up sooo well! I would LOVE to win another! I would love one with blues and reds!
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  8. chris z says:
    August 3, 2012 at 8:55 am

    i like the Brown Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags.

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  9. Ash Johnson says:
    August 3, 2012 at 11:40 am

    I like the Favorite T-Shirt Rug

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  10. Renee Richardson says:
    August 3, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I would love the Limited Vintage Rag Rugs Made to Order. Thanks for the awesome giveaway :)

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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  11. elven johnson says:
    August 3, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Favorite T-Shirt Rug

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  12. Megan says:
    August 3, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I really like the brown one

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  13. maria elena
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    August 3, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    i like the green =] its awesome that they are made of recycled material!

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  14. Carla P says:
    August 4, 2012 at 2:33 am

    Everything on her site is so beautiful and original, so it is hard to name a favorite, but I know I’d love a Favorite Tee Shirt Rug. How cool is that rug? How cool would it be to own one? Pretty darn cool, I’d say!

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  15. Kelly R says:
    August 4, 2012 at 4:03 am

    Green Upcycled rug

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  16. gibberish (Julie G.) says:
    August 4, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Such a cool idea – love the way these rugs look. My favourite is: http://www.etsy.com/listing/44014751/brown-upcycled-rug-woven-from-plastic
    My rafflecopter name is Julie G.

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  17. Vesper
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    August 4, 2012 at 7:23 am

    i like the Favorite T-Shirt Rug

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  18. Emily F says:
    August 4, 2012 at 8:03 am

    I love the Limited Vintage Rag Rugs Made to Order

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  19. Cindy A. says:
    August 4, 2012 at 8:49 am

    I love the vintage rag rugs! Thank you so much for offering such a lovely and generous giveaway.

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  20. The Happy Wife/Danielle Garcia
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    August 4, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I like the Brown rug the best.
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  21. Kristen says:
    August 4, 2012 at 9:39 am

    I like the green rug.

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  22. beth says:
    August 4, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I like the brown rug

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  23. Cee says:
    August 4, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I like the Favorite T-Shirt Rug, and it would probably be black, green and blue :)

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  24. Carizza says:
    August 4, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    my favourite is the green rug! love the upcycled material.

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  25. Michele I. says:
    August 4, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I love the brown upcycled rug made from plastic bags!

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  26. KarenZ says:
    August 4, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    I like the Brown Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags.

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  27. Sarah B. says:
    August 4, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    I like the brown one!

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  28. Serena Powell says:
    August 5, 2012 at 6:19 am

    I like the Brown Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags.

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  29. rose says:
    August 5, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I really like the Green Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags. What a unique idea! ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)

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  30. reeva says:
    August 5, 2012 at 11:47 am

    i like the tshirt rug

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  31. Amy Rhime
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    August 5, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    I like the Brown up cycled woven rug, but they’re all beautiful!

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  32. Chelsea W says:
    August 5, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I like the tshirt rug

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  33. Annie says:
    August 6, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I think the brown rug is my favorite.

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  34. Melanie Schemanski
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    August 6, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I like the green upcycled rug
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  35. Heather Paulding
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    August 6, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    This green upcycled rug looks awesome!!!!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/96729406/green-upcycled-rug-woven-from-plastic
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  36. polly says:
    August 6, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    i like their brown upcycled rug

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  37. beyond says:
    August 6, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    i would love a yellow rug!

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  38. jennifer laur
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    August 7, 2012 at 11:57 am

    i love the t-shirt rug!

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  39. Jessica
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    August 7, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    I like the green the best.

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  40. Amanda says:
    August 7, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    I like the green one

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  41. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says:
    August 7, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    I like the Brown Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags.

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  42. Kat Riley says:
    August 8, 2012 at 5:17 am

    I like the Green Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags.

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  43. Amanda
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    August 8, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    I love the t-shirt rugs

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  44. Teresha
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    August 8, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I like the Brown Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags.

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  45. Brooke J. says:
    August 9, 2012 at 6:24 am

    I love the brown upcycled rug

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  46. Karen says:
    August 9, 2012 at 8:51 am

    I pick the yellow upcycled rug
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  47. Avery says:
    August 10, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Brown Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags.

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  48. Desiree
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    August 11, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    I love the yellow stripey one!! What an incredible idea. Looove upcycled plastic!
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  49. moonsword says:
    August 12, 2012 at 10:00 am

    I love the Favorite T-Shirt Rugs…what a supercool idea!

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  50. Beth G
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    August 12, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    I love the yellow rug!

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  51. jenifer says:
    August 12, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    love the tshirt rug

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  52. Phoenix says:
    August 13, 2012 at 4:56 am

    I like the Favourite T-Shirt Rug

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  53. andalene says:
    August 13, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    the brown upscaled rug

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  54. Maegan Morin says:
    August 14, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    I really like this t-shirt rug: http://www.etsy.com/listing/102897970/favorite-t-shirt-rug

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  55. Stephanie Hungerford
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    August 14, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    I love the Brown Upcycled rug

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  56. Jessica B says:
    August 15, 2012 at 9:10 am

    I like the Favorite T-Shirt Rug!

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  57. Carleen says:
    August 15, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    I like the brown rug.

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  58. Amy Lee says:
    August 16, 2012 at 7:45 am

    I love the favorite t-shirt rug!

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  59. micheal dale grim says:
    August 16, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    i like the brown upcycled rug!!!

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  60. Jacki
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    August 16, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    How cool is that Favorite T-Shirt rug? I love it!

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  61. Chuck
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    August 17, 2012 at 4:24 am

    I like the favorite T shirt rug.

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  62. Amanda
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    August 17, 2012 at 9:09 am

    I love the yellow rag rug!
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  63. Stephanie says:
    August 17, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I like the Vintage Rag Rugs Made to Order.

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  64. Myra R says:
    August 17, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    i love the Brown Upcycled Rug Woven from Plastic Grocery Bags.! it sso cooL!

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  65. Emilie C says:
    August 17, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    I like the brown one

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  66. Jennifer Jo Archdeacon says:
    August 17, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    their rag rugs in red

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  67. Penny B W says:
    August 17, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I love the Limited Vintage Rag Rugs!

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