Today, I am releasing this Bunny Hooked Rug Pattern. It is the companion pattern to this bunny with a carrot punch needle bowl filler pattern. This hooked bunny pillow is the perfect addition to your Easter and spring primitive farmhouse decorations! Holding a carrot in his hands, he looks like he just returned from a […]
Rug Hooking
DIY: How to Hand Dye Wool
Today, I am going to show you how I hand dye wool using Cushing’s powdered dyes. Hand dyeing wool allows you to create the colors you want for your projects. You can create solids or a mottled, blotchy fabric which will give you more depth and movement in your wool appliqué and hooked rug pieces. […]
Winter Snowman Hooked Rug Pattern
Today, I am releasing this new Winter Snowman Hooked Rug Pattern. With its black and white buffalo checks and bundled up snowman, it is a perfect addition to your winter decorating. Hang it on a dowel rod or on a primitive looking stick with the wool loops or you can leave the loops off and […]
How to Create a Hooked Rug Wall Hanging that isn’t DRooPY
Today, I am going to show you how to create a hooked rug wall hanging that isn’t droopy. This technique adds a wooden dowel rod to the back of the hooked rug so the rug doesn’t sag in the middle when you hang it. Supplies Needed for Wall Hanging: Finished hooked rug Wooden dowel rod […]
Saint Nicholas Rug Hooking Pattern
I have a new Saint Nicholas Rug Hooking Pattern releasing today. It is perfect for your primitive Christmas decorating. It is called “Saint Nick”. Be on the lookout for a companion Christmas punch needle pattern soon. Saint Nick Rug Hooking Pattern: This prim style hooked rug has been hooked with #8 wool strips (one fourth […]
Felt Wool in a Front Load Washing Machine
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 […]
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: […]