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Someone appears to be selling this pattern and using your photos:

listia dot com/auction/8073348-eco-friendly-bath-rug

Anon, visit the source site: http://www.finecraftguild.com/eco-friendly-bath-mat-fun-diy-project-to-do-in-the-easter-break/ and you can find 2 pages with details, including where to get the matting.

I am currently trying to make a rug, and yes it does shed all over the place, I also wonder if when it needs washing if it will just shred to pieces. It is looking pretty cute, but what a mess it makes in the process. Also wonder if the mat will fall apart in the washer, time will tell I guess.

Answers to all the questions = at SOURCE,  in the articles about this rug: http://www.finecraftguild.com/eco-friendly-bath-mat-fun-diy-project-to-do-in-the-easter-break/ and http://www.finecraftguild.com/handmade-rugs/ (for good karma, please do not copy content, but link to it.) 

still wondering if you can wash it in a washing machine or if the matting will break apart???

I purchased my gridded mat from Home Depot's Flooring Department. The grid is flexible and slip proof. The price was about $7 or $8.

Where will i get the Mattie in Atlanta???

im in te process of making one now and let me tell you it sheds like crazy!

What a great idea! you can also take it to the next level by adding patterns and designs to it.

A great project for a rainy day with the kids!

can it be washed???

the hard rug base can be had at a craft store, usually found in the hooked rug section.  I'm thinking about using t-shirts.  Just Another Project! 

Good to know!!  Thank you SO much!  Im going to give it a try!!!

I'm not sure about the shedding issue, but for the mat I would suggest the hard one.  The soft, squishier ones would probably tear while you're trying to tie the knots!

I was wondering about the fraying/shedding also?  I really want to make one because it is absolutely adorable but if it sheds a lot Im not sure I want to have to vaccum my bathroom every time someone steps on the rug. I have also seen 2 different gridded mats...one that is hard and then one that is the kind people put under rugs which is kinda squishy...which is the correct one to use?  Thank you for sharing your idea!!

Hi Seleah -- It's called a rug liner and you should be able to buy it by the yard. I've seen it at Joanns for sure (it's on their site right here if you want to see what it looks like).  Hope that helps!

Where did you buy the gridded matting at?! I have checked WalMart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Hancock Fabrics and Pier One and none of them even know what it is. :(

Please email me back!!!

Doesn't this fray all over the place and make a mess?