Where rug hooking wool meets imagination
This method is also the easiest way to finish a hooked piece for other construction such as a tote bag or the wool edges can be turned back around the edge of the rug for a “Show” finish. See other examples at the end of this post. Finishing a pillow can be extremely difficult if [...]
This post was delayed because I needed a programmer help to write the code for the input box below but I think it was work the expense. Now you can enter a few numbers and know just how much yarn you will need to whip the edge. After the edge of the rug is prepared, [...]
After steaming and preparing the edge by zig zagging, I fold the edge toward the loops and then baste it in place. I know this takes longer than using pins, but pins hurt. I was in a car accident in 1996 and that changed my outlook on life. I would rather do something pleasant, even [...]
Learn how to prepare the edge of a hand hooked rug. This is the first step, zig zagging.
Learn how to steam a rug to get it ready for finishing the edge.
We invest so much of our time, money and energy into our rugs. Be sure to do the last step and label your rugs. Like you, many of the rugs I make are very personal and have a story to tell. I want the story to stay with the rug. My first workshop was at [...]
The text of the series on footstool construction has been posted, but images for the last post and all the videos are still in progress. I will be offering for download a PDF with all the steps in one place once all the instructions are finalized.
Please note that the current instructions will probably change a bit as I work through this process.
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