The last bundle of rope I purchased from Joann's Fabrics was HORRIBLE. What else could I do with it but cut around the messes in it and make coasters. Each takes aprox 6" of rope. I have found that the best way to experiment with different colors and textures is to make a coaster. It's fun and even if it comes out really ugly, I hasn't expended much in the way of materials OR time. Today's experimental coaster centered around black, white and red. From what I saw in that coaster, I ended up designing a set of 4. NAP TIME!