Comments on: Rug Hooking Tutorials

By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:31:07 +0000

Reba and Saralyn
ATHA has a library of books that you can check out if you are a member (plus many other membership perks.) Check out the website at: http://www.atharugs.com/

You can also search for teachers in your area on their web site.

By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:29:41 +0000

Well, I have not been so very prompt of late, but I promise to get better. So ask away!

By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:28:58 +0000

And since you asked me this back in Feb, I am sure you figured that out . . I am so sorry for being so absent! When hooking, never cut or start a new strip at the end of a row (in a corner) that buts up against the outer border. Try to turn that corner and hook a few loops, then cut and start a new strip. If can’t make it around the corner, cut and start a new strip a few loops away from the corner. You are right about turning and starting the next row.

By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:26:30 +0000

I would not use any wool that has Lycra content unless you plan to use it in a very small area. It is not fun to hook with because of its stretchiness, and it usually does not full very well when its washed.

By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:25:25 +0000

Jean – ok, it only took me 9 months to answer your question (that’s not too long to wait is it?) So very sorry – you have most probably figured out the answer by now, but if not, tell me and we will guide you through.

By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:23:56 +0000

Wow Kathy – shoot me! It’s been soooo long since I checked this blog section – I am so sorry. If you are still wondering if you can hook with strips of silk, the answer is yes. It will ravel more than wool, but I have seen some small silk hooked mats that are absolutely beautiful! If you haven’t already, give it a try.

As far as your ties, weave them into a seat for a chair (like we used to weave sit-upon mats when we were little out of newspaper –over-under-over-under.) Or sew them together to make whole cloth and then cut them and sew them into vests – those are stunning!

By: saralyn

saralyn — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:08:10 +0000

I am looking for the same thing as reba suggestions for pictorials any dvd suggestions are there any hookins close to northern california

By: reba

reba — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:05:51 +0000

i am looking for books on how to shade and do pictorials. i live in missouri and can not find much help. any suggestions on the subject??

By: Martha

Martha — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:17:19 +0000

Sally, Thank you so much for your feedback! There are no other rug hookers near me, so I really do appreciate your prompt response.

By: Martha

Martha — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:57:53 +0000

This is a very simplistic question! I just took one two-hour rug hooking course and was given a multi-colored star to do…I have finished that and am now starting a nine-patch/crow design. So–when I hook a row of the square, do I just turn the design so that the next row is also right to left and keep hooking? Or do I cut the wool at the end of the row and then hook the next row? I somehow was left with the impression that you cut the wool and now I think that that is wrong–
thank you!