This post does not have all its images in place yet. I need to shoot the rest of the video before I can get these images. I will place the images (and videos) into the posts as soon as they are available. Stapling the backing into place Pull the hooked cover into place for the [...]

This method of sewing the seams is the easiest ever! I will always be grateful to Kim Nixon for showing me this technique years ago. It made me fearless about sewing seams for any three dimensional hooking such as footstools, purses or dolls. To sew the first side seam, choose a corner and fold the [...]

If you haven’t built the footstool yet, get it built and attach the foam BEFORE you cut the edge off your hooking. Test fit your hooking to your stool. There are so many variables that could throw the fit off. If you need to add a row or two, do it now before you cut [...]

You gathered the materials, ordered the feet, stained them and built to box. Now you need to add the foam. I used the green high density foam because I think my older footstools have gone a bit flat. I’m hoping the higher quality foam will hold up better. Use spray glue to attach the foam [...]

Steps to build the box for your own rug hooked footstool. These instructions are designed to work perfectly with the patterns offered on my website.

I am posting this so the posts will be in order. The videos are not complete yet but here are the written instructions and some photos. I stained my feet with Minwax Polyshades. It is a stain and Polyurethane in one step. I used several coats. The color I used is Bombay Mahogany Gloss #480, [...]

Once you begin hooking on your pattern, order the feet for the footstool so you will have them when your hooking is complete. You can find many sources on the internet. A few are listed below. These feet are 4″ in diameter and 6″ tall which will give you a final footstool height of approximately [...]

Construction material list for building your own footstool. A rug hooked footstool can be the jewel in any room. Making one is simpler than you may think. Finish it off yourself using the instructions or take it to an upholster. This material list will get you started