Episode 011 Unlike realistic rug hooking where you need to learn to see, hooking primitively needs a certain mindset. It is not has hard as you think. You just need to be willing to give up control and explore. Learn more about Color Planning for Rug Hookers. Have you subscribed to this podcast? Have you […]
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010 – Learn to Hook Better by Learning to See
Episode 010 – Learn to Hook Better by Learning to See When you want to hook realistically, what you do with your eyes is more important than what you do with your hook. Learn to see and you can hook anything! Mentioned in the podcast:sky wool, window wool, G052, birch bark wool What have noticed […]
009 – Where to start rug hooking
Episode 009 Where to start rug hooking General rug hooking “rules” Start in the center and work your way out Hook what is on top first Outline and then fill Have you subscribed to this podcast? Have you left a review? If so, THANKS!
008 – Rug Hooking Cut Sizes Explained
Episode 008 What do the numbers of cut sizes mean? From 2 – 8 each number represents the width of the strip in 32ths of an inch. For instance, a #8 is 8/32, which reduced down to 1/4.” How to find a group in your area (and the benefit of finding one) (03:42) Start with […]
007 – How to Rug Hook – pulling up the loops
Episode 007 How to rug hook – pulling up the loops Pulling up your loops can be frustrating, but I may be able to help. Grab a hook and play along with this episode. Have you subscribed to this podcast? Have you left a review? If so, THANKS!
006 – Cutting Rug Hooking Wool with and without a Cutter
Episode 006 You can cut your wool strips with a fancy cutter or a simple pair of scissors. Rotary cutters do not work as well due to wool’s low thread count per inch. Need a review of the rug hooking equipment I recommend for beginners? Have you subscribed to this podcast? Have you left a […]
005 – Beginner rug hooking equipment
Episode 005 Rug Hooking Frames Hoop a simple embroidery hoop weighed down with a bean bag filled with coins picture frame wrapped in cloth, use t-pins to hold backing in place might want to join a meeting, go to an exhibit or workshop to see what everyone is using ask around I currently recommend the […]
004 – Collecting wool and washing it for rug hooking
Episode 004 Types of wool Just because the label says 100% wool, it does not make it right for rug hooking Not all wool is created equal Recycled pros and cons cost of gas and time to buy Yield average skirt only yields about 5 ounces a yard of rug hooking wool weights about 14 […]
003 – How to choose the right finish for your hooked rug
Episode 3 Locate the knife fold edge and you can predict where your finish will fail. The best choice is to have the knife fold edge as far as possible from the hooked loops. Finishing a hooked rug: Step 1 Steaming Finishing a hooked rug – zig zag or not? Fold Forward Finish- Zig Zagging […]
002 – Packing for rug camp, tips on what to bring with you
Episode 2 I needed a flashlight one time at rug camp. I was walking from the classroom back to the hotel at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, WV. There had been rumors about skunks being on the prowl. I was deep in thought when I heard a rustle in the grass. I really wanted a flashlight […]
001 – The Rug Hooking Podcast is Here!
The Rug Rooking Podcast has launched! Now you can listen to rug hooking tips and lessons while your eyes are busy driving to the next rug hooking workshop or while you are mowing the lawn. I’ve been posting video every week at rughooklive.com, but you may not have the free time to sit and watch […]
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