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You simply draw it on. That said, you need to play with some markers or look at some plaid examples to get an idea of what kind of design you want.

I added that as a future lesson inside The Rug Hooking Journey. howtorughook.com/trhj Those lessons happen in Office Hours every week for members only.

I will try to do this once a month, usually on the second Saturday at 2pm. You can vide the calendar here at any time to see all the upcoming events. Here's the link to the calendar: calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=ZzRxaHRyYmY4ZmZyOWVsN3Mxbm5uMnZrZG9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ

You would hook on the line. Once that is done, you hook another row next to that line. If I find I have too large of a space and I want to shrink it down, I will swerve away from the line and cut the large shape into smaller shapes. I will focus on this style during the February 2025 Beginner Live!

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I only use it AFTER everything is hooked. I love it for adding details to landscapes. It is one of those cuts you cannot cut by hand.

For most people, you need 4x the area, but is it good to check your own Wool Factor. I have a lesson for that inside the Basics Course which is part of The Rug Hooking Journey: howtorughook.com/trhj

Thanks for letting me know. I've had problems in the past before when I host a Zoom call and then broadcast it into UA-cam. I finally got all the settings right!

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I love the Lancaster area. I've been there several times.

Hooking a small piece of your own is my first advice, and you are already doing that. Once you feel ready to move on, join The Rug Hooking Journey: howtorughook.com/trhj. Then go to this lesson: howtorughook.com/01-05-21-repair-of-burlap-rug/

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You can do any finish for a wall hanging. The backing will still rot at the knife fold edge, with or without foot traffic. The enemy is time. This video will explain that: ua-cam.com/users/liveESxTWqyg2Qk?si=rAG2AJgbysOsL3IW Once it is finished, I use this method to hang it on the wall: ua-cam.com/video/ePmDauQD0uo/v-deo.htmlsi=LwKodtnf4jw96-MU

I sell rug warp on my website: cindigayrughooking.com/product/rug-warp-rug-hooking-backing/ Or just google Cindi Gay rug warp

There are plenty of Puritan frames available second hand. Try the Facebook Rug Hooking Buy and Sell page. Otherwise, I recommend the Needleworks frame. Many of my students like them, I still prefer the Puritan. cindigayrughooking.com/recommendations/

@@rughookinggreat suggestion, I joined that FB group. I found a Puritan frame on EBay that was not astronomical, not cheap, but I felt a good deal. I like vintage tools if I can get them. I live in SW FL, and there is not much resource for brick and mortar that is not local for any of my needle crafting. I am just getting into this craft as I have only done locker hooked rugs. 😊

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It would be available if a teacher or shop owner brought it in from the states. I don't have that information. I realize the shipping is expensive. Your backing or foundation cloth is the most important part of your rug. Don't skimp on that.

If you meant rug warp, you can hook any size in that. Often the people who are quoting that you can only hook up to a 5 have never tried the other cuts. I use up to a #9. I don't often use 8.5 or 9, my favorite cut size is a #7. That hooks nicely in rug warp.

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It is called Pyramids. You can buy it here: rughook.com/products/pr1280?variant=366925257&currency=USD&srsltid=AfmBOooUI__XqBNlMnQc6ct7FEMHPP5IWkOSGUWgreYq3-Xne0IlIn1Nqs4

@@rughooking Thank you so much!

I agree, but you first need to learn what makes a good finish, THEN make your choice, Inside the Basics course, I have a section on all types of finishes..

Not many rugs are put on stretchers, but I love your ideas. I would recommend hooki line or just outside so that when the rug is mounted, the pencil lines will not show. Thank you for the tip about the bull clips. That one will be put in place for the beginners.

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

It is all about technique. Be sure the hook goes looking for the strip. You are not wrapping the wool around the hook. I have SO Many more tips inside The Rug Hooking Journey: howtorughook.com/trhj

I'll send her an email.

That sounds like an interesting experience. How exotic!

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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.

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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.