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A Sneak Peek Of Our Dash & Albert Rugs

Feb 26, 2018 By Layla

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Happy Monday, y’all!

I have an exciting rug update to share with you today. You may remember that all three of the designs I submitted to the Annie Selke Rug Design Challenge made it into the top ten, so they’ll be available for purchase later this Fall through Dash & Albert. Yahoo! 😀

I received some samples of two of my designs last week, and thought I’d show you how they’re coming together. Before I share the photos though, here are small mock-ups of the three rugs they’ll be producing:

The designs have changed a bit throughout the process, but they’re still very much in keeping with my original ideas.

The team at Annie Selke put together two samples of my Octogram Star rug. One that they dreamed up, and one that is more of what I originally had in mind. The one they wanted me to see is the plush one with smaller stars:

I thought it would look great in a kids room, nursery or playroom, but it wasn’t exactly what I had envisioned, so I asked them if they could produce a flat weave version with bigger, cleaner-lined stars and fringe along the edges. Thankfully, they were open to my request and created sample #2:

I picture that one used as a kind of “layering” rug…ya know, on top of a larger jute or sisal rug to add color, pattern and a different texture. I asked them if they’d be open to the possibility of making both rugs available for sale, but they said only want to produce one of them, and based on the results from a poll I posted on Instagram, I think we’re going to go with the flat weave instead of the plush. I’m sad the other one won’t make it onto any little ones’ floors, but I’m so grateful they were open to our suggestions! 🙂

Last but not least, my Home Hardware rug:

What a treat to see that one come to life! It looks almost exactly like my original design and I think it’ll be so fun to see where folks use it. I could see smaller versions of it in front of a kitchen sink, inside a back door, or outside a front door. The larger version (the one in my photo is a 5’x8′) would look great in front of a checkout counter in a shop, or under a porch swing on a front porch.

I should be receving the Vintage Floral Stripe rug sample soon, so I’ll be sure to share pics when I have it here at the house. Thanks again if you voted for any of these designs. What a dream come true to have such kind and supportive readers and to the rugs in Dash & Albert’s collection!

Layla

 

 

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  1. Colette J.

    Feb 26, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    Wow, I love them all. What an achievement. Congratulations. xxx

  2. Angie

    Feb 26, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    i love your changes/updates to the star rug. looks fantastic.

  3. Jody K

    Feb 26, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    Congratulations! They are beautiful.

  4. Karlene

    Feb 26, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    How exciting! Good call on the flat weave with sharper stars! Amazing the difference it makes, your way definitely feels more fun loving! Do you know what sizes they will be available in?

    Hope the big move last weekend went smoothly and they are beginning to feel settled into their new home! There will be some adjusting for all of you, but for the rest of your life you will feel good about your decision to have them nearby!

  5. Penny

    Feb 26, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    That’s terrific Layla, congratulations.

  6. KATHY B.

    Feb 27, 2018 at 11:09 am

    Hi, I voted for your Home Hardware design!!!..It was my favorite of all rug designs in the contest!!..I loved all your rugs, Layla! Congratulations!

  7. Marie P.

    Feb 27, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    Congratulations! Your rugs look wonderful. Hopefully they will ask you to advise them on design ideas in the future!! Can’t wait to purchase one and probably give some as gifts. Thanks for sharing your many talents!

  8. Mildred

    Feb 28, 2018 at 1:02 am

    One of each please. Glad the rug people took ur advice and made the stars larger on the flat weave. U know what ur taking about!

  9. Blair Sucher

    Mar 6, 2018 at 10:26 am

    These rugs are beautiful! I have been starting to design a play space for my little man (even though he is still super little) and I love the blue one!!

  10. Geri

    Mar 7, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    A…..mazing!! I better start saving up now😊😊

  11. Gina

    Mar 8, 2018 at 8:49 am

    Love all of these! Congrats!

    On another note…Would you be able to post your last week’s “Let’s Go!” trip on your blog for those of us who are behind the times and still aren’t on Instagram?:) Always look forward to those.

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