Cindi Gay Rug Hooking
how to create your own hand hooked rugs
After the edge of the rug is prepared, folded and secured in place with some simple basting, it is time to whip the edge of your hooked rug. After 18 years of Rug Hooking I have developed a tried and …
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Episode 016 Steaming your Hooked Rug Steaming makes all the difference. Don't skip this important step. In fact, you may want to do it more than once. I steam before I start the finish and then …
Episode 015 Add a label to your hooked rugs For more information about creating label, see this older article. Find printable fabric on Amazon. This is an affiliate link. That means I earn a small …
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Episode 014 Fold Forward Rug Finish This is the finish that I teach to beginner rug hookers. Easy technique and simple supplies make it ideal for beginners and experienced rug hookers alike. This is …
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March 2019 update: Click this link to visit the calculator in another page. If it ever stops working again, please let me know. In case you are curious, here's how to do the calculations …
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My rug hooking workshop schedule has been very full the last few years. I enjoy teaching so it was a joy, but it did not allow much time for musing. This summer I've had time to slow down and think. …
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