Today, I am going to show you how I felt wool in a front load washing machine. I use felted wool as backings for many of my punch needle bowl fillers and Christmas ornaments. It is the perfect backing because it doesn’t ravel and you don’t have to turn it under like you would a […]
Rug Hooking
Christmas Rug Hooking Pattern
I have a new Christmas Rug Hooking Pattern releasing today. This is a perfect addition to your primitive Christmas decorating! It is called “Do You See?” Be on the lookout for the companion punch needle pattern later this week! Snowman Rug Hooking Pattern: This hooked rug has been created with one fourth inch wide strips […]
How to Add a Yarn Edge to a Hooked Rug
Today, my Mom is going to show us how to add a yarn edge to a hooked rug project. This process adds a finished edge to the rug hooking project on both the front and the back. It works best to use a 100% wool yarn or wool blend yarn. Supplies Needed for Yarn Edge: […]
Primitive Turkey Hooked Rug Pattern
I am excited to be releasing this new primitive turkey hooked rug pattern! It is perfect for your fall and Thanksgiving prim decorating. It would make a beautiful fall wall hanging or festive table runner. Turkey Gobbler Rug Hooking Pattern: This new rug hooking pattern has been hooked using number eight felted wool strips (one […]
Fall Hooked Rug Pattern – Boo to You
Today, I have this new fall hooked rug pattern available in my Etsy shop. It is a cute primitive style hooked rug, perfect for your fall and Halloween decorating! It is based off my Boo to You punch needle bowl filler pattern. Boo to You Rug Hooking Pattern: This new rug hooking pattern has been […]
How to Prepare Monks Cloth
Today, I am going to show you how to prepare monks cloth for rug hooking. This method could also be used to prepare monks cloth for rug punching with yarn. We will cover measuring the monks cloth, cutting it, and how to keep the edges from raveling. This post may contain affiliate links for your […]
Jack-o-Lantern Patterns
I am excited to have two new FREE Jack-o-Lantern patterns for you! There is a rug hooking pattern and a punch needle pattern both of the same cute Jack-o-Lantern. They are both available in my free pattern library. Punch Needle Jack-o-Lantern The punched jack-o-lantern measures about 4 – 1/4 inches wide and 4 inches tall. […]
Fall Friends Rug Hooking Pattern
Today, I am excited to be releasing this new Fall Friends Rug Hooking Pattern. It it a companion pattern to the Fall Friends punch needle pattern. It has the same design, but some of the colors are different. Of course, you could choose any colors you would like to complete either of these patterns! This […]