Rug e-School

This page is temporarily broken. Click here for all the new lessons in the rug eSchool.

The info below is straight from the old site and is being rewritten. In the meantime, you can access the articles by clicking on the links here. As they are rewritten, they will be removed from the list below.

• BASIC RUG HOOKING INFORMATION

  • A list of my Favorite Things to use for rug hooking
  • A quick Pro and Con review of the backings available
  • Getting Started Ready to jump into rug hooking?
  • Shading,tapestry and primitive. Yes, even primitive rugs are improved with some shading.
  • Color Planning, step by step
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  MISCELLANEOUS

  • How much should I pay for wool by the ounce?
    What does a yard of wool weigh?
  • Take a pictorial tour of my studio
  • Favorite studio equipment
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  DYEING WOOL

  • FAQ dyeing questions not answered or not clear in my dye books
  • Penny Dyeing – Change your wool without dyes!
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    Birch Trees

    • Day 1: Preparing Thickener and Dyes
    • Day 2: Painting
    • Day 3: Steaming
    • Hooked Birch Bark examples

  *This is an advanced dyeing technique

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    DYE RECIPES

    • The “In” Colors for 2006
    • Town Hall Red dye recipe for bricks
    • A wonderful neutral, found by accident
    • 2005 Red, one of my favorite reds
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  FINISHING

  Students taking a finishing class should complete steps 1
  and 2 before class. Steaming is also recommended – but be sure you
  have at least 24 hours to let your rug dry without moving it.
  • The prior steps are in the new format above.
  • Step 3: Whipped Edge (See the new tip at the end of the page)
  • Step 4:Don’t Miss the Last Step – Label Your Rugs!
• The right fabric makes all the difference
• Do you tangle the wool during whipping? Check out these Whipping Tips.