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Rug hooking finishing techniques.
In fact with the coasters rug hooking kit it takes as much time to hook each one as it does to finish the edges.
Another method is to actually hide the tail inside a loop.
At the spring 2012 guild meeting several members of the hinesburg hookers presented their techniques for finishing rugs.
Finishing a latch hook rug helps to ensure the rug holds up to the test of time and it requires little more than rug binding and a sewing machine.
For wall pieces and table mats a sturdy whipped edge is not necessary simple hemming will be adequate.
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Step 1 cut all of the edges of the finished rug leaving two complete empty squares all around.
Mar 6 2013 explore jane taylor s board rug hooking finishing techniques on pinterest.
Favorite techniques from the experts by rug hooking magazine paperback 23 94.
There are many was to finish a hooked rug from simple hemming to elaborate crocheted or trimmed edges.
Of course the eventual destination for the rug must have a large part in the decision making for the finishing.
A rug to be hung doesn t need the stability of one destined for the floor.
Learn how to finish your hooked rug with a basic wool binding.
Take the time to finish the edges appropriate to the end use of the rug a rug that is going on the floor will need a sturdier finish than one that is intended for the top of a table or the wall.
The rug hooker s bible.
The best from 30 years of jane olson s rugger s roundtable by jane olson paperback 34 95.
There are many ways to finish your masterpiece.
Hook the rest of the hit n miss section by repeating this staggering of tails trim tails even with loops.
As i became involved in the wider rug hooking community i saw quite a variety of finishes with and without whipping.
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This is a bit tricky to get the hang of at first but i know some hookers who hide or bury all of their tails.
Finishing finesse you ve finished your rug.