Vintage clothing…I mean the old stuff. If you are cutting by hand and are using 1/4" strips of wool for hooking, notch and tear your 3" x 12" piece of wool every 1/2". Most rug hookers and rug hooking shop owners I have met are very friendly and willing to share their knowledge. Thank you for sharing a most 'excellent' wool description. It also fluffs the wool so the loops fill in the space better. You have made the mystery of wool so much easier...the 13oz info I had never heard....thank you...thank you! Rug Hooking Supplies. Make your own rug, pillow or wall hanging using these basic steps to get you started. Strong yarn or thread for the “locking” 5. but you'll see in the blog post about size of wool that 3 times the area was plenty. This is 100% wool fabric and it has been felted for you and is ready for your rug hooking or wool applique projects. All the Greens Grab Bag Mix Rug Hooking Wool - 100 #4, #6, or #8 Sized Primitive Hand Cut Wool Strips for Rug Hooking or Punch Needle LoopbyLoopStudio $ 11.00 FREE shipping Thanks so much for answering questions I too have wondered about for years. auto- correct, I hate it, I meant plaid( not plain ) can be woven tabby or plain weave. April 2017 February 2015 In this first lesson we are going to cover the materilas needed to begin rug hooking. December 2017 Thanks for this, Christine......your best blog yet! March 2013 d) If so, why don't they unravel when you cut them? In this video, he demonstrates how to use two basic cloth splitting machines to make wool strips. I use, wool, wool blends, and silks primarily. November 2015 But I cannot find ANYWHERE on the internet HOW to use said material in a hooked rug. What are the secrets to cutting strips for hooking rugs? I love a bag from the attic, as much as I love it when my neighbor up the road drops off a pan of biscuits. There are many easy patterns and plenty of advanced patterns to choose from. The ones that aren't don't get my business. November 2016 ;)) Wish I did have. Great information. Customer Rugs All of our wools average 58" wide ( unwashed ) Do you ship your wool already washed? January 2016 Please allow a minimum of one week for all dyed wool orders, all dyeing is completed especially for your order. We carry wool from Heavens to Betsy, The Wool Studio and Dorr for our stock bolt wool and our base dying fabrics. I go for: This list is just guideline, the real test for a committed rug hooker is to find out what they like to hook with, and find a nice selection of that. August 2013 42 years hooking! October 2016 Wonderful information in this blog. They are greaat for overdying as you can just throw them in the wash. Scarves are often overlooked but have alot of wool in them, and very little work to get at it. Scissor 7. February 2019 I thought I'd use it to make a purse adding other acrylic with it.What do you think.? When I collect wool I have some favorites that I go for, and that I think every rug hooker needs to be really creative. March 2017 February 2016 Gene Shepherd has the answers. This was very good information thanks again. Giveaway Draw May I have your permission to print this out and share with new hookers? The best kind f wool. Thank you for this information. WSW refunds shipping overages if it will save you $2.00 or more. Rug-binding tape. Great uses include log cabins, roofing, landscaping, urns and will make a wonderful background or border for rug hooking. I am, as ever, your happy everything: customer, friend, learner, overwhelmed - printing this out - what a treasure - thank you SO much. In addition, he explains how to cut strips with simple scissors or a rotary cutter. GREAT information!! Rug hooking has not changed much over the centuries, and with the simplicity of skill needed to create exquisite designs, why should it? Colour Planning Never cut wool. I am new to rug hooking.....brand new. September 2019 Cut up used wool clothing for wool strips for rug hooking. Wool Jersey, which is finely knit, and curls up when you cut it. I will sometimes use something else, a bit of velvet, linen, or even a synthetic if it is perfect for the purpose. Thank you! I am a new hooker who started without the benefit of a beginner class. Rug hooking is the craft of creating rugs by pulling loops of fabric or yarn through a woven backing. May 2019 I've been stewing over it ever since. September 2018 November 2018 Linen is the most durable backing fabric you can use for rug hooking, and durability is a key component for making rugs that will last 100 years or more. I am so thankful for you website.I went to the salvation army,all I found was an old wool/polyester blend,it frayed and is falling apart,now I know what to look for ,never even thought of fleece…. By leaving the darts in the pieces of wool, it gives me a visual for "tearing my wool" on the "straight of grain". December 2013 The thing is though I like hooking with wool. When my neighbor’s old aunt calls and says she has a bag in the attic, I’m all over it because those kinds of weaves in the old fabrics are not around anymore. March 2015 The information below is an excerpt from my book, Dyeing by the Numbers. I had heard that there is a museum in Mahone Bay with rug hooking in it; so I am planning a road trip there in the next month or so. There is evidence of rug hooking techniques in rag rugs made by the Vikings. March 2020 Linen is made from the flax plant, and in order to be spun up, the plant must first be soaked in water to get rid of the outer plant material. Beginner Class Thank you. Guest Blogger A good rule of thumb is 4 times the area you'll be hooking if you're using a 4 cut, 6 times if using a 6 cut, etc. I’m curious what you use to cut your fabrics into strips (lengths). If you can’t do that keep them sealed in a bag til you can do it. I have selected this picture and that, from off of the internet, with the intention of tweeking and combining the images for my imagined design. Cut them by hand. I’ve always washed and dried the garments and then tear them apart. Shetland sweaters are okay but they should be finely woven or they come apart too easily when you hook them. December 2015 c) Can you cut them into (vertical) strips? May 2018 Hi Maureen, Can I use this for making a hook rug? Sorry for including it in the comments; but I didn't see how else to submit a question. Tips Techniquef0cd117ab4 September 2020 These yards fit neatly into my suitcase. August 2020 Wool is cut from the bolt ( ie. I uise impressionistic because I am not trying to show things as they really are but rather create an impression of them. April 2014 I cut them up on number 6 and eight. It is pretty rare, but lovely and bubbly to hook. January 2017 December 2012 Felted and ready to use. The only one you do not have to … Lot of rug strips for making hooked rugs, all wool fabrics in primitive style vintagey colors. June 2020 The side of the barn was hooked with the brighter side of the wool and the front of the barn was hooked with the darker side of the wool … It is a combination of the two. June 2017 Show & Tell Measuring tape 8. - and this is the most comprehensive explanation for wool I have ever seen. May 2017 Five months after I took up rug hooking, I was traveling and was so excited to be in a Florence, Italy, fabric store, buying wool off bolts. I'm new to rug hooking, your information is wonderful!! When I started hooking I found a wool jersey dress in a jade green, that I savoured. When I started hooking I found a wool jersey dress in a jade green, that I savoured. :). Then use shears to cut the 1/2" strip in half. For my style of hooking you need alot of different kinds of fabrics. I like the sound it makes, the way it feels slipping through my fingers so I am always drawn back to it. A spool of thread is the only new item that's absolutely necessary to complete a finished rug. A hook is used to pull these loops through, thus the name, “rug hooking”. Felting is a process that causes the wool to shrink a bit and the fibers to bind together. Hooking Groups October 2018 Ok my prim pals, this is the first in a series of rug hooking tutorials I am doing. What a wonderful lesson in wool. October 2015 I have many skeins of yarn that is 85% wool and 15% mohair. Check out our collection of As-is textured wool, Hand-dyed wool, Stash Builder Paks, vintage wool paisley, roving and Grab Bags for all of your rug hooking wool needs. Cheers! One question, plains can be woven plain weave. Primitive implies that everything is outlined perfectly, and a certain type or style of content, so I like to add a little more to describe the way I hook. Equipment I just had a mill weave me an old diamond pattern, in two different weights that I could hand dye, because they would add an interesting texture. per yard. Patterns Hooked It is essensial to build the right kind of stash if you want to get bettter at it. Featured Hooker Crochet hook (2-3mm size) & the locking “chopstick” or locker hook if you are able find one 3. I always keep some hand spun, some silks, some curly locks. In the 1920s, British craftswomen used heavy six-ply wool yarn to create durable rugs with a Locker Hooking process. May 2015 Rants I purchased a hook and attended a 30 minute Lunch 'n Learn with a wonderful hooker from Bridgetown. June 2013 Rug Hooking Frames. Dyeing Yes, you need to wash the wool off the bolt to felt it (shrink it) so the weave is tighter and won't fray as much as it would unwashed. It is pretty rare, but lovely and bubbly to hook. I am now ready to get started. Hundreds have been sold to satisfied customers all over North America. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! b) Do they need to be felted? I hope you are able to answer these questions for me. August 2015 October 2014 It is my fabric of choice. I've kept a space reserved on my wall ever since for my yet unattempted first design. Do you sell white wool so we can dye it? November 2013 That was five years ago. February 2013 January 2015 when you hook with wool the choices of the types of wool are endless. Show-tell Although a cute video from "Shades of Heather" shows her cutting up a "jumper" which does not even appear to be felted. Thank you. Contests November 2012 All of the bolt wools choices need to be washed and dried to full them for use. July 2017 I’ve read several places lately where people tear the garment apart first and then wash/dry and I’m wondering if that’s the preferred method for some reason. Copyright I can only really talk about the kind of stash you need for the kind of hooking that I do. Is that okay, will they still felt properly? Or where is the best mill to buy it? July 2013 The Rant Fabric Cutting Machines. Coupon Pets When you are in the middle of a project and want a certain colour the last thing you want to do is wash, dry and tear apart something. top . March 2018 Health & Fitness You will need approximately 2 1/8 yards of wool. If the fabric goes on the bias even a little, hooking will cause it to break. January 2013 November 2017 From shop LoopbyLoopStudio. Some people even hand cut their strips in order to get the widest cuts. September 2016 Be open to different fibres, textures and weights as you learn and rug hooking will be a discovery for you, not a test. August 2016 June 2016 There are 2052 square inches in a yard of rug wool, so divide 3456 by 2052 and you will need approximately 1 5/8 yards of wool. The Bolivar Fabric Cutter was the first on the market in 1993 with a rug hooking fabric cutting tool that uses circular shearing action to cut fabric into strips. Just because the label says 100% wool, it does not make it right for rug hooking June 2014 How do you cut wool for rug hooking? September 2013 Overdyeing with commercial dyes, as well as altering the colors of wool without dyes and formulas is covered in this part of the series. a nice selection of hand dyed swatches that inspire you to hook because they themselves are so beautiful, makke suure some are thick, some are thin, some are plaids. 5 lbs wool strips for rug hooking, huge lot pre-cut wool fabric in vintage colors. April 2016 Latch Precut Wool Yarn 10 x Multicolor Packs - Tapestry Yarn - Latch Knotted Rug Wool Packs - 10 x 25g Precut Yarn Bundle - 10 Assorted Colors - 250g Pack 4.4 … In the garment industry, usually the "straight of grain" runs from top to bottom of the garment. Gathering Fabric for Rug Hooking is part of the art and the craft of it. January 2014 December 2018 Workshops. Using the same example, multiply 864 times 5 (4320) and divide by 2052. That's all well and good, but when you're trying to assess the size of a shape that appears 15 times in your rug, it … July 2019 February 2018 Christmas You will need wool, a way to cut it into strips, a foundation material to hook into , a hook and some type … Fraser Rag Cutter . I just love hooking rugs.I just finished my first. Thanks so much this is very good information. New Design To get started, buy a hand hook (it'll cost around $1.25) from a crafts supply store. Wools average 58" to 60" wide and weigh about 12 oz. What a needed article this is! A: No, We do not wash the wool before sending it.We send it to you cut straight from the bolt so that you may decide how you would like to prepare the fabric … Stay tuned for more in this series of Rug Hooking presentations by Sally Van Nuys of Folk 'n' Fiber. Use the Loopy Wool Calculator to determine the yardage needed, based on cut size, size of rug, and hooking style. Pattern Of The Week May 2016 Thick is okay as long as the blanket is soft. Latch hooking a rug is simple, relaxing and fun. Heavens to Betsy ~ Quality wool fabric for Rug Hooking, Quilting, Applique, Upholstery, Garments, Sewing and adding to your stash. This is a denser wool and you will be able to hook as low as a 4 cut. February 2020 Cut a strip of wool cloth about one quarter an inch wide, and about eight to twelve inches long. March 2016 July 2015 I used this for the barn on the new rug “Noah’s Farm” (see Animals section). After 10+ years of rug hooking without a frame, last summer I bought a frame and quickly decided using a frame just wasn’t for me. Sincerely, Karen. It was simmer wool. You can order in fat quarters, half yards or full yards for your stash. August 2018 March 2019 Unless you buuy it new, make sure you tear apart everything and wash it before storing it. What I avoid is twill plains...they are woven in a 3/1 and because of this are "weaker" than plain...or tabby (2/2). Announcements Pattern 9. Visitors Wool Sweaters are excellent but are not all equal. a half hard measures 18"x60"). Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Wish I had known this when I first started building my stash. This is important if you are using your wool to rug hook or simply just need it to be cut "square" so that it lays nicely. May 2014 September 2015 5 out of 5 ... Elderberry, Felted Wool Fabric for Rug Hooking, Wool Appliqué and Crafts WhistleStopWool. Interesting weaves of yardage. Wool Jersey, which is finely knit, and curls up when you cut it. Long dress coats are ussually good thick wool , perfect for cutting on number six , but they are heavy and not everyone likes hooking heavy fabric, Mohair or paisley throws….very rare grab ’em if you get ’em and spare them along, Fleece, hand dyed, lots of colours, bith carded and uncarded, yarns…get a great selection of a variety of colours, and textures, look for natural fibres in exotic  shapes . How wide should the strips be? December 2014 One question: is it always necessary to wash wool off the bolt before using it? Mama, I never listened then but now I hear you all the time. When I inquired from some about what is taught in beginner class it seems learning about wool is still overlooked. April 2020 Looking for the instructions (apparently published a few years back)for designing one's own plaid???? Decide how long of a strip you want to hook. 1. A cut refers to the width of the strip of fabric you're using when hooking. New Ideas This was great info! Learn, step-by-step, how to change the color of wool for rug hooking, applique, penny rugs and other crafts. October 2012, All While many modern crafters opt for new rug backing instead of recycled burlap bags, using previously-worn wool clothing is a money-saving option for the actual rug strips. Thanks, and your work and site are inspirational. Spend more time hooking and less time stripping with these versatile and handy cutters. Initially Yours June 2018 Measure 36″ along the selvedge of your wool, snip and rip. Cuts for rug hooking can range from a #2 cut (2/32nds of an inch) to a #10 cut (10/32nds of an inch) and beyond! A wonderful 2-sided stripe! May 2013 Ripping keeps your edges on … Rememberingfbe7326ff7 As I continue to hook I am constantly reminded of how I missed a lot of essential info by never having a beginner class. I haven’t enough house for the stash this makes me dream of. thanks. April 2019 July 2018 Those bags from the attic have unknown treasures. July 2016 wool blankets, as long as they are not to thick and hard. April 2013 Find these fibres mixed with a bit of silk, and it will add a slight shimmer to the hooking. Life's Experiences How to Hook a Rug. November 2020 Yes, wool that is used for rug hooking should be felted before you cut it into strips. Sizes are approximate. Life's Experiences January 2018 True Grab Bag Mix Rug Hooking Wool - 100 #4, #6, or #8 Sized Primitive Hand Cut Wool Strips for Rug Hooking or Punch Needle LoopbyLoopStudio. I also live 5 minutes fromo the Wilmot Frenchy's and have been collecting wool sweaters for the past five years ~ mostly cashmere or merino wool. August 2017 Jibber Jabber August 2014 I was just learning to rug hook, I would want to learn how to use one. It's important to do this so the wool strips don't fray when you hook them, and it will also make your rug last for generations. Jackets look like you will get lots of wool but often you only get the back panel and the sleeves because there is so much lining that cannot be removed. Regular old second hand wool clothes. You get 4 wools in one! ?Do not rely on one particular type of wool for thee, mix it up, so your rugs will be interesting. May 2020 October 2013 Gift Certificates are available for that special rug hooker in your life. October 2017 November 2014 Gather fabrics but do not gather too muvch of any one thing before you know you like to work with it because it could be wasted. Fabrics or pre-cut fabric strips (you can also use wool yarn, T-shirt yarn, or plastics strips) 4. I left empty handed as had no clue what to buy. Hold your hook in the hand you use to hold your pencil, and the strip of wool in the other hand. I’m fairly certain if you were to take a poll of rug hookers, 95% of them use a rug hooking frame. Rug-hooking frame Strips of wool or fabric cut to 3/8-inch wide and approximately 9 inches long Rug hook Scissors. How wide is your wool top. I prefer 36” (1 yard) but will occasionally dye 18” for smaller projects. Recipes Rug Schools February 2014 What an AWESOME blog piece!! I could really use some insight. Go for the gusto, bring home the angora, cashmere and merino ones. I just through two garbage bags full of woll. December 2019 I would say that my style of rug hooking is primitive, but iit is also impressionistic. Hooking rug canvas 2. Hook In Talk Yes, your wool is the best. If you are using a #5 size cutter head you need five times the area to be covered. Well, I am so glad I read all the way down to the bottom of the page - only to discover....your store is right here in NOVA SCOTIA!!!!! Home & Heart October 2019 a) Is it even possible to use sweater material for rug hooking? So my question is this: what do I do with all of these sweaters to turn them into a hooked rug? I like to tear thiongs apart outside before they get mixed with my wools, and then right to the washer and dryer. I loved this post and found it most helpful. March 2014 July 2014 In the 1940s Americans enjoyed Locker Hooking, too, but due to the high cost of the specialty yarn, the craft of Locker Hooking never seemed to become a widely embraced hobby. August 2019 Fabric cutting machines offer a faster, safer, more comfortable and more precise method of generating strips for rug hooking. From shop WhistleStopWool. February 2017 Just A Bit Of Fun! September 2014 Mar 6, 2012 - Explore Rebekah Fowler's board "Rug Hooking Rooms, Storage, & Organizers", followed by 739 people on Pinterest. I returned home only to realize it was way too thin for my hooking - rolled off like silk from my cutter. 3. I think. Thankyou!! April 2015 June 2015 Love, Anne Marie. Go for the gusto, bring home the angora, cashmere and merino ones. I just started my first rug and went shopping at the fabric store for wool. Might you be aware of this?? Go for skirts…beware of jackets. Tips Technique FREE SHIPPING to US and Canada on orders over $50 translation missing: en.general.currency.dropdown_label Go through them outside to be careful of moths and critters before you carry it into your stash. Hello Christine, Cutter Servicing Much gratitude and many thanks! Now that I know of your store, I will definitely be stopping in to meet you and see what wonderful woolen treasures you have. This clamp-on cloth cutting machine will cut strips for hooked, braided or woven rugs. April 2018 Hooked Rugs Shades of blue, grey, brown and rust are very muted on one side and more pronounced on the other. Great info...thank you...you stated plain weave as best and as a weaver (in my previous life) I agree. I came across an acrylic felt blanket. Guest Blogger So far, I've just been learning by trial and error, so this will really help. Cut as straight as possible. Wool Sweaters are excellent but are not all equal. January 2019 Permanent marker 6. See more ideas about rug hooking… November 2019 December 2016