Mastodawn

My new rug arrived, all deep teal with plants and cats printed on. Smaller pink rug relocated to computer room after nearly 30 years. New one arrived folded and is very short pile so it’s nicely creased 🫠 one of the reviews had a photo showing a little of the layer below so I knew, but still a shame not to send it rolled up. Very fun design and colour, and even being pretty flat, it feels soft.

#homeware #decor #rugs

DoomsdaysCW Feb 22

#SnowWashing Is Everywhere—Fabric Experts Explain When It Works and When It Doesn’t

From #rugs and #blankets to #sweaters, this old-world laundry trick can refresh fabrics without water or detergent. Experts break down how to reap the benefits—and when to skip it.

By Terri Robertson, Published: Jan 30, 2026

"I can barely scroll TikTok or Instagram these days without coming across a post about the latest laundry trend—snow washing, or #snötvätt in Swedish. This traditional cleaning method is sort of like taking your #wool clothing, blankets, and rugs to #MotherNature’s #DryCleaner.

"It’s free, completely natural, and nothing new to those who live in Nordic countries. Many knitters are hip to the process too. But everyone else might be wondering, does this really work?

"Enter Fran Kozen and Larissa Shepherd, experts in fiber science and apparel design at #CornellUniversity who are demystifying the trend—and as it turns out, it’s a really good one."

Learn more:
https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/a70203964/snow-washing-trend/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/pJ5OV

#SolarPunkSunday #SnowWashing #SnowCleaning #Winter #Laundry #NaturesDryCleaning #WoolBlankets #WoolClothing

Snow Washing Is Everywhere—Fabric Experts Explain When It Works and When It Doesn’t

Snow washing is trending, but it’s not for everything. Fabric experts explain how and when the cold-weather laundry method works—and caveats to know.

Country Living

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Peter Riley Feb 1

@inquiline

Great creative efforts
https://archive.md/5xEiE

#art #craft #rugs

Woveniac Jan 22

A collection of articles about #Rugs, covering sizing, usage, background, and practical notes to help you choose and live with rugs that fit your space and lifestyle.

https://woveniac.com/articles/

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Woveniac - Rugs with a story. Handwoven and loved.

My Shetland Jan 20

https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-and-moving-fields/

I put thicker rugs on and moved the ponies.

#myshetland #shetlandponies #winter #rugs

My Shetland Jan 18

https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-on-today/

Managed to get rugs on all the old horses and ponies before the rain set in.

#myshetland #rugs #shetland #winter #rain

burque.fun: stuff happening in albuquerque Jan 15

It Grows As It Goes

Albuquerque Press Club, Friday, January 16 at 07:00 PM MST

SleepyHero on Instagram: "Our bud @apocalust is having an art opening @abqpressclub next Friday the 16th. We are gunna play some tunes for you with @thetimewreckers and @midnightstew"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQjHxfEVq9/

https://burque.fun/event/it-grows-as-it-goes