For all my rug hooking students who yearn to make perfect loops, watch a master, Deanne Fitzpatrick of Novia Scotia. Are perfect loops so perfect after all? Be careful what you wish for.
Hooked Rug Gallery: Beginner Square
February 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is the project that I encourage all beginners to start with for many reasons: All straight lines, no curves Small enough to finish in a short time, often less than a week Inexpensive Useful. Makes the best coaster. You get to pick your own colors! Get it on the Backing Start with a piece Read more . . .
How to Dye Wool for Rug Hooking: Getting Started
April 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
How Important is Hooking Technique?
March 7, 2009 By 2 Comments
Kelly, a past student, had an email question about hooking techniques. I will explain more over the next couple of posts. First, I view hooking technique as a way to make hooking easier on your body. I am not worried about how the loops look. In fact, most of hooked rugs I admire have loops Read more . . .
Day 434 Background
December 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
One question that I hear often is about background. What direction do you hook? To answer this question fully I would have to write a full article. But to show you my favorite way to hook a background is easy. The first picture below shows the first step I take. I am using my Antique Read more . . .
