Recycle old belts into a floorcloth

Dudecraft posted this photo and asked for suggestions on how to make it. There are some great ideas there. I love the look of this, kind of industrial/quilt/wood floor like. I personally would go with the gluing method.

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Robert on January 11, 2010 3:27 pm
These ideas are stunning! So innovative and creative!

The only problem with this one is that I only have about 3 old belts so it’s gonna be a very narrow floorcloth
PillowThrowDecor on January 11, 2010 3:55 pm
What a fabulous idea with the leather belts! I would sew them (on my industrial machine) onto burlap or something with no “give”. Then put non-skin rubber layer underneath. Great idea!
Cheers Christine
Scrapbook Gal on January 12, 2010 2:26 pm
I’ve never seen anything like this before, who would’ve thought!
MegnificentMade on January 12, 2010 10:30 pm
Oh i really love this idea. Thrift stores have tons of great old worn leather belts and i love the feel of them.
Kimberly Amble on January 15, 2010 8:13 pm
I love this!! Great use of old belts and I love the history (and stories) that it brings.
bugeyed lindsay on January 20, 2010 10:33 am
i want to do this
i want to do this
i want to do this
veryirie on March 11, 2010 4:16 pm
This is such a neat idea; I wouldn’t have thought of using belts as flooring. Bravo! I used old thrift shop leather belts to “cane” a chair seat by weaving the belts. It turned out to be a great project and gets a lot of attention at home. http://www.ehow.com/how_5634671_weave-leather-chair-seat.html
Juu on October 4, 2011 11:08 pm
That’s a fab idea! I just wish I had that many old leather belts to use! Check out