How To Frame A Rug Hooking

How to hook rugs from start to finish a free beginner how to course in hooking rugs compliments of deanne fitzpatrick rug hooking studio hooking rugs is easy.

How to frame a rug hooking.

A textile such as a rug or tapestry can be mounted on the wall in a frame protecting it from environmental damage or for display purposes. This makes your rug project very portable. Hooking on your lap. 1 inch by 1 2 inch wood i used pine and you will need 92 inches of this wood which is 7 feet and 8 inches 1 thin flat wood board once cut the board will be 14 inches by 20 inches saw.

Build a sturdy frame to keep your needlework projects easy to manage while you work with them. You should now be in a sitting position with your feet placed several inches apart on the floor. Hammer or nail gun. The ball of yarn should be on the floor between your feet with the strand reaching to your lap.

Framing a rug or tapestry takes more effort and care than framing a photograph or poster does. You can even teach yourself. Nails or nails for nail gun. The weight of your project can be an issue but it is manageable if you are working with a sturdy frame.

You pull strips of wool cloth usually recycled clothing washed dried and torn apart through a burlap or linen backing loop. Diy rug hooking frame tutorial supplies needed to make a rug hooking frame.