I recently finished a rug hooked footstool for a friend. It gave me a chance to look at alternate ways to do the rug finishing. I did all the work during my Live! Lessons. You can join me every [webinar].
Because these were filmed live they are a bit long, but you get to see every step. Grab your hooking frame and work with me.
I hope you can join me for the next Live! Hook-in.
Finishing a hooked rug is a very important step. I teach this method to all beginners, but it is also the finish that I use the most. In fact, it is the finish I am using on my room-sized rug. After the edge of the rug is prepared, folded and secured in place with some…
There are many ways you can learn from me: Rug hooking is a timeless craft that falls under the fiber arts category, offering a creative way to design and make unique, hand-crafted rugs. These classes are available on my website, giving you easy access to step-by-step tutorials, tips, and guidance whether you’re just starting or…
Episode 008 What do the numbers of cut sizes mean? From 2 – 8, each number represents the width of the strip in 32nds of an inch. For instance, a #8 is 8/32, which reduces down to 1/4.” Tune in to the hooking podcast for more tips and tricks on choosing the right strip sizes.”…
The Rose Diamond Footstool pattern is based on the square I hooked for the ATHA Educational Raffle rug in 2011. The border is a special rug hooking technique called beading that creates a dotted line.
Your rug hooked footstool needs feet. Here are some sources.
We had a special treat this year at Sauder Village Rug Hooking Camp in Archbold, OH. Samuel Dorr of Dorr Mill Store sang New York, New York with lyrics specially written for rug hookers. The event featured a finishing demonstration, a personal update from Samuel, and a showcase of a stunning rug exhibit. Enjoy.
