I have been cursing a wool that I am currently hooking in a rug. It was fraying terribly and I was about to give up on it. As a last resort I decided to try and wash another piece and to my delight it came out beautifully “fulled”. No more fraying. What did I do differently from …
There is growing interest in creating larger or room sized rugs lately and I applaud those who take on the challenge of a long term project such as this. It is incredibly satisfying to complete a rug that will become a significant feature of your rooms décor. Step one is selecting a design but there are so …
Eugenia Koumpouli is an embroiderer who creates her own designs. As you may be aware, the studio has acquired the license to produce these embroidery designs into rug hooking patterns. The photos of her designs on the website are pictures of her actual embroideries and not a hooked mat. How do these appear when hooked? …
This project began in June and I just completed it yesterday. The rug measures 8′ 6″ x 13′ 6″. The wool used is both dyed and “as is” wool. The entire rug was hooked in horizontal lines to mimic a woven rug. I believe it is my 2nd largest rug to date. I have hooked more than a few …
Earlier this year I was asked to hook a custom, room sized rug for a wonderful couple. They had some definite ideas for colour plans and style, so we worked together to design this great rug. The size is 8×13. Many people who come into the studio express their desire to hook a large rug …
