Proddy Rug Hooking

Making a flower proddy pin is an easy introduction to rug hooking.

Proddy rug hooking.

Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies. Secure your pattern into your embroidery hoop tugging and tightening the bolt simultaneously so your monks cloth fabric is drum tight. If the material is thin as in cottons cut them 3 long x 1 wide. In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats.

Three dimensional rug hooking is gaining momentum in the fiber arts field as a way of accessorizing traditional work. For other designs you may prefer cutting the peices 3 long x 1 2 wide. Iloverughooking carries all supplies needed for creating beautiful prodded rugs. 01 november 2009 proddy workshop with gene shepherd.

Aug 29 2014 explore kim raney s board proddy hooking followed by 139 people on pinterest. Proddy is a wonderfully simple old rug making technique. Step by step instructions and templates to create realistic shaped proddy flower petals plus includes a special table runner project full size pattern insert and instructional dvd. How to use a spring hook if making a proddy picture mat thick wool fabric is perfect it gives your rug body and cutting your peices 2 long x 1 2 wide allows the peices to stand up firm keeping the picture in shape.

Here is a photo tutorial to help along with the written instructions. This technique is perfect for creating beautiful three dimensional blossoms. A blog devoted to the art craft of rug hooking wool dyeing fine sewing and the random thoughts of a fiber artist.