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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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005 – Beginner rug hooking equipment
Episode 005 Rug Hooking Frames Hoopa simple embroidery hoopweighed down with a bean bag filled with coinspicture frame wrapped in cloth, use t-pins to hold backing in placemight want to join a …
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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 hookingNot all wool is created equalRecycled pros and cons cost of gas and time to …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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