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Right now, I can only show that through Zoom. All members of The Rug Hooking Journey can see that. I could do a blog post for this video, which would be available to the public. Let me add that to my to do list. Join the Journey: howtorughook.com/trhj

Ouch. If you want all the fluff edited out, Join one of my classes. I have those videos professionally edited. This was a live stream.

For yarn, I simply cut the hank in one place. That equals about 5 feet. That seems to be the sweet spot, not too long or too short.

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Thanks for watching

There are even more tips inside The Rug Hooking Journey: howtorughook.com/trhj

Glad it was helpful!

The problem comes in when it is mostly wool. It is hard to judge and a bit dangerous. Bleach dissolves JUST the wool.

I'll send her an email.

That sounds like an interesting experience. How exotic!

Strips are cut from 1/4" (#8) to 3/32" (#3) and you almost NEVER hook in every hole.. This would be a great question to ask at Office Hours if you are a member of The Rug Hooking Journey. To join: howtorughook.com/trhj

Let it be. Move on. Start dreaming about your next rug -- even if it is the same pattern.

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I prefer 100% wool fabric, as do most rug hookers. If you don't have that available, use what you have. Wool has the unique property that it does not get dirty. The dirt sits on the surface and just brushes off, making it the perfect fiber for rugs. Back in the day, the best carpets you could buy were made of wool.

My favorite cutter, the Beeline, is available through dealers. I recommend Dorr Mill Store. I don't recommend the long blades unless you are cutting thousands of strips for kits. Various cut sizes are often out of stock, so you have to buy them when you see them. If you end up on someone else's website, be sure to call to verify that the blades are in stock. Several dealers sell them even if they do not have the blades to ship out. You eventually get them but it could take months. Better to find a dealer who has the blades now.

These are the types of videos you would see inside The Rug Hooking Journey: howtorughook.com/trhj

It is "fairly" straight. The important thing is that you do not hook it solid from the top down or bottom up. Paint it as if you are using a paint brush. That will help the rows to finger into each other.

I would recommend transferring it to another backing. Not because of the damage --- because it is monk's cloth. That is the hardest backing to hook into and it gives, in my opinion, an inferior finished project. I would transfer it to linen, or my favorite, rug warp. Monk's cloth stretches and is floppy. Rug Warp creates a firmer rug that lays flat on the floor. You can buy rug warp here: cindigayrughooking.com/product/rug-warp-rug-hooking-backing/ and learn more about the backings here: ua-cam.com/video/wqvCI_EZA58/v-deo.html

@@rughooking thank you so much for the information

And what I teach on UA-cam is such a small part of what I teach. Learn more in The Rug Hooking Journey membership. It includes a live class every Tuesday. howtorughook.com/trhj

Tell me more about what is too complicated. BTW, the schedule changed in Jan 2024

I would have to see you hook, which I CAN do during Office Hours, a feature of The Rug Hooking Journey. howtorughook.com/trhj. I'm sure I could help you very quickly.

I don't understand your question. Can you ask again?

I do what is called a Color Plan. That is a specific kit put together for you based on your color choices. Get in touch with me to see if I have time in my schedule to help you with this. My phone number is on my website, cindigayrughooking.com. I do not have premade kits because I don't think rug hookers should all hook the same thing.

This frame has not been manufactured for many years but was so widely used that you can easily find it being sold on ebay or sites like Facebook Rug Hooking Buy and Sell. Anything under $150 is a good deal.

He's my buddy.

Frank was one of those really good neighbors who saw you coming home from the lumber yard and showed up to help.

I hook with only wool because of the way wool repels dirt. Historically they used what they had. The also had dirt floors. I love history, but I also love the conveniences we have today.

Thanks! I answer questions like this every week inside The Rug Hooking Journey at howtorughook.com/trhj during Office Hours.

I have videos where I hook through window screening and it shows what both hands are doing, but everyone does it slightly different. Those videos are inside the Rug Hooking Journey membership at howtorughook.com/trhj. Check out the lesson in the Basics course called Pulling Loops.

That was a really popular cutter in the early 2000's. I was on the waiting list for about 4 years before I was contacted. By then I had 4 Rigby Double D cutters. I was able to have 8 blade sizes available all the time. When the Thownsend cutter came out, it was a no brainer. It is smaller than the Bolivar and I could have access to all the cut sizes, not just 3. At that time, the blades were permanently mounted and you could not change them out on the Bolivar.

You are so welcome!

I go into a lot more depth inside the Practical Color Planning for Rug Hookers online course. howtorughook.com/pcp. I also answer color planning questions each week during Office Hours, a part of The Rug Hooking Journey, howtorughook.com/trhj

You are so welcome! -- and it is fun to do!

The community was really interesting. I set it up for the first time inside this course.

The work everyone did was so amazing. I was really impressed. The method I teach in the Find Cut Shading online course walks you through the paperwork preparation that is SO important. howtorughook.com/fcs

I've heard of people using rug warp when they punch with wool strips. If you are using yarn, then Monk's Cloth is the best bet. Unfortunately, that is a much thinner backing that is thinner and tends to stretch out of shape.

@@rughooking Thank you for sharing

I even have a course on how to hook The Queen Anne Rose Stair Riser if you need more guidance. Https://howtorughook.com/qar My stairs have all different patterns on each stair. I only have about 1/2 of the staircase done. I love it as it is.

If you want to see even more, go to howtorughook.com for a full listing of the courses/membership available.

It takes time and practice but it is a skill you can learn and it is so very valuable. I could not have hooked my room sized rug without this skill. You cannot spin a large rug.

Thanks. You can view a LOT more videos on howtorughook.com/trhj. I even have a program called VOW, Virtual Online Workshop, where you can get one-on-one training/advice. Enrollment begins February 1, 2024, classes start March 1, 2024. Join the waitlist here: rughooking.ck.page/568dd4bde0