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Rug Hooking Patterns by Cindi Gay
See all the patterns on the new Rug Hooking Patterns page. Finally. . . I have all the rug hooking patterns posted and available to you online. All patterns are available on Monk’s Cloth, Rug Warp and Linen. If you’ve spent any time in one of my classes you know that I prefer Rug Warp. […]
015 – Add a Label to your Hooked Rugs
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 fee for sending you to Amazon, but it does not affect the price you pay at all. It is a […]
014 – Fold Forward Finish, my favorite rug finish
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 a sturdy finish that holds up well to foot traffic and still looks good on a wall hanging.
Get help hooking your pictorial hooked rugs – New edition
Are you struggling while rug hooking pictorial rugs? This book can help. Some of you picked up the book when it was available for the first time at Sauder Village in August 2015. Many of you found it on the website, but I’ve never announced that it was available … until now. The book more […]
The new rug hooking studio is ready!
Well, almost. It will still be rough around the edges but I want to have a dry run before classes start. Please join me for a day of rug hooking or just stop by for a few minutes. I’d love to see you! Friday, January 23, 2015 Starts at 9am and will go until […]
Rug Hooking Gift Certificates
Stuck on what to get your best friend who loves rug hooking for Christmas? Why not let her* choose? A gift certificate is a great way to go. My gift certificates can be used on anything I carry in my studio or any of the services I provide including:
A most unusual rug slide show
Enjoy this animated rug show from the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild. Not your usual slide show. I wonder what my rugs would look like animated like this? They really come to life. The show is created by their webmaster, Maria Romero. Thanks for the permission to share this, Maria! The animated show is created by […]
The Day After hooked by Pat Mensing, Oak Harbor, OH
This is the original. I designed this pattern for Pat Mensing. Here is her version of this rug hooking pattern. I love the block border around the outside border. It’s a great way to add interest and to use up those scraps. See more hooked examples of the rug hooking pattern, The Day After.
The Day After hooked by Jane Ahler
I received this photo from Jane in April 2010. Sorry it took so long to get it posted, but here it is in time to inspire your Christmas hooking. I thought you might like to see my finished (finally) version of your Santa Rug from Rug Hooking Magazine 2003. I really enjoyed making it. I […]
Rug Hooking Patterns: The Day After
Christmas rug hooking pattern, Santa taking a day off and ice skating with a feather Christmas tree.