Proddy Rug Hooking

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Proddy rug hooking.

Making a flower proddy pin is an easy introduction to rug hooking. How to use a spring hook if making a proddy picture mat thick wool fabric is perfect it gives your rug body and cutting your peices 2 long x 1 2 wide allows the peices to stand up firm keeping the picture in shape. This technique is perfect for creating beautiful three dimensional blossoms. Secure your pattern into your embroidery hoop tugging and tightening the bolt simultaneously so your monks cloth fabric is drum tight.

See more ideas about rug hooking proddy rugs hooked rugs primitive. 01 november 2009 proddy workshop with gene shepherd. Proddy is a wonderfully simple old rug making technique. In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats.

Step by step instructions and templates to create realistic shaped proddy flower petals plus includes a special table runner project full size pattern insert and instructional dvd. If the material is thin as in cottons cut them 3 long x 1 wide. Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies. Iloverughooking carries all supplies needed for creating beautiful prodded rugs.

Here is a photo tutorial to help along with the written instructions. A blog devoted to the art craft of rug hooking wool dyeing fine sewing and the random thoughts of a fiber artist. For other designs you may prefer cutting the peices 3 long x 1 2 wide.