How to Make a Versatile, Rollable, Long Floorcloth

Discover the art of creating a beautifully functional floor runner that marries practicality with the timeless pleasure of handcrafting. Designed to drape elegantly along hallways or to be rolled away when not in use, this long floorcloth embraces both form and function.

Inspired by the enduring appeal of hand-painted textiles, this project invites you to decorate heavy cotton duck canvas—measuring approximately 90 cm in width—into a lasting accent piece for the home. Whether adorning a hallway, nursery, or studio, the cloth is crafted to retain both grace and versatility when stored.

You will need:

• Prepared canvas 90 Å~ 260 cm once “hemmed.”

• Measuring tape

• Long ruler or wood off-cut

• Paints, and large yoghurt pots to mix in

• Big water pot

• Sponge or cloth to clean up mistakes or spills

• 5 cm brush for base coat; a 2.5 cm long-handled brush for design

• Chalk and a soft pencil for marking out

• A largish plate or saucepan lid to draw central circles

This project was featured in Issue 115 Pioneers.

Free downloadable instructions are available.