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Rug hooking finishing techniques.
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How the piece will be used is the most important thing to consider when weighing your finishing options.
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In fact with the coasters rug hooking kit it takes as much time to hook each one as it does to finish the edges.
Hook the rest of the hit n miss section by repeating this staggering of tails trim tails even with loops.
That should leave about 1 2 inch of the canvas grid on all sides.
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Come along with us as we show you different finishing techniques for your hand hooked rugs.
At the spring 2012 guild meeting several members of the hinesburg hookers presented their techniques for finishing rugs.
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This is a bit tricky to get the hang of at first but i know some hookers who hide or bury all of their tails.
A rug to be hung doesn t need the stability of one destined for the floor.
There are many ways to finish your masterpiece.
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Learn how to finish your hooked rug with a basic wool binding.
Finishing a latch hook rug helps to ensure the rug holds up to the test of time and it requires little more than rug binding and a sewing machine.
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Take the time to finish the edges appropriate to the end use of the rug a rug that is going on the floor will need a sturdier finish than one that is intended for the top of a table or the wall.
Another method is to actually hide the tail inside a loop.
Mar 6 2013 explore jane taylor s board rug hooking finishing techniques on pinterest.
There are many was to finish a hooked rug from simple hemming to elaborate crocheted or trimmed edges.
Step 1 cut all of the edges of the finished rug leaving two complete empty squares all around.
For wall pieces and table mats a sturdy whipped edge is not necessary simple hemming will be adequate.