If you're in need of creative therapy, but don't have a lot of time, this easy faux-fur-rug project will do the trick.
The most troublesome aspect will be narrowing the style and shape. The furry, fuzzy stuff comes in a variety of textures that range from long and stringy to short and smooth, as well as bold colors and all those wild-animal prints. Any large fabric store carries a tempting array. The payoff will be a floor covering that adds dimension to a room, as well as a luxurious feeling to those bare tootsies.
Start with a small bathroom-sized rug. Once you've mastered the basics, you may be motivated to move up to a bed cover. If you have leftover material, use it to add matching accents to accessories such as picture frames, lampshades or photo books.

Supplies
* Felt
* Faux fur in matching color, cut to same size as felt
* 2-inch-wide decorative ribbon
* Straight pins
* Sewing machine with strong thread
* Beads, cowrie shells or fringe (optional)
Directions
Clear a large working area in which to lay out supplies. Begin by spreading the felt on a flat surface.
Place the layer of fur on top, fur side up. Trim the two pieces until the four sides meet evenly. Cut four strips of the ribbon, one to match the length of each side of rug, plus an extra 1/2-inch length for each piece. Fold the ribbon over the edges where fur meets felt, then pin the ribbon to each side so it is even on the top and bottom of the rug, connecting the edges of the fur and felt. When all four sides are pinned, use a sewing machine to complete the trim. If you don't have a sewing machine, you also can sew the border by hand.
Tip: As a finishing touch, try sewing on beads, cowrie shells or fringe around the border for a designer touch.

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