How To Frame A Rug Hooking

Build a sturdy frame to keep your needlework projects easy to manage while you work with them.

How to frame a rug hooking.

Hooking on your lap. You can even teach yourself. The goal is to build a frame to keep your underlying fabric taut while you hook or weave the rug that you are creating. The weight of your project can be an issue but it is manageable if you are working with a sturdy frame.

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. Nails or nails for nail gun. This makes your rug project very portable. Hammer or nail gun.

You should now be in a sitting position with your feet placed several inches apart on the floor. 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. You pull strips of wool cloth usually recycled clothing washed dried and torn apart through a burlap or linen backing loop. Although the process of hanging a tapestry is basically the same.

Framing a rug or tapestry takes more effort and care than framing a photograph or poster does. The ball of yarn should be on the floor between your feet with the strand reaching to your lap.