How To Frame A Rug Hooking

The weight of your project can be an issue but it is manageable if you are working with a sturdy frame.

How to frame a rug hooking.

1 inch by 1 2 inch wood i used pine and you will need 92 inches of this wood which is 7 feet and 8 inches 1 thin flat wood board once cut the board will be 14 inches by 20 inches saw. Although the process of hanging a tapestry is basically the same. This makes your rug project very portable. You can even teach yourself.

One of the nicest things about rug hooking is that a frame is not necessary. Hammer or nail gun. Nails or nails for nail gun. Diy rug hooking frame tutorial supplies needed to make a rug hooking frame.

The goal is to build a frame to keep your underlying fabric taut while you hook or weave the rug that you are creating. Framing a rug or tapestry takes more effort and care than framing a photograph or poster does. Hooking on your lap. The ball of yarn should be on the floor between your feet with the strand reaching to your lap.

Build a sturdy frame to keep your needlework projects easy to manage while you work with them. How to hook rugs from start to finish a free beginner how to course in hooking rugs compliments of deanne fitzpatrick rug hooking studio hooking rugs is easy.