Wool Hooked Rug Repair

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Wool hooked rug repair. The rug hook often has a wooden handle to provide a more ergonomic grip to the hooker. A definite go to piece for rug hooking or wool applique. Have a rug your mother or grandmother hooked that s in need of repair. In this instance i unhooked the border and sewed in a patch to strengthen and protect the hooked edge of the rug.

This is an art form that has been handed down through generations. Then i re hooked the border bound the edge with a matching yarn and completed the hem. Rug hooking today typically uses strips of wool of varying width 1 32 to 1 2 of an inch that are pulled through a stiff woven backing burlap linen or rug warp with a tool rug hook to form loops. This article will help you repair these.

C f home pumpkin patch fall autumn harvest halloween black wool hooked rug 2x3 hooked rug black. Great to over dye. Are you interested in restoring grandma s handywork. Dog eat you rug.

Great for knitting weaving and rug hooking. Lady anne 12 00 36 00. Often the hooked rug can be found in antique shops rummage sales estate sales and consignment shops. 5 0 out of 5 stars 5.

The latch hooked rug has been adorning the floors of homes for centuries. We would be happy to talk to you and provide you with a free estimate. Barb carroll tells me to lay a dirty hooked rug face down on dry snow out side for a day then brush it off and much of the dirt will go with the snow. Toys pets and moving furniture items around can cause snags in your hooked wool rug that can be rather unsightly.

When i hook a rug i always bind the edge to prevent such damage but i have found that old rugs rarely have bound edges. I have used a rug cleaning product called johnson s glory a foam spray which dries in a few minutes and can be vacuumed away taking some of the soil with it. It is spun and dyed in american mills and dye houses. It is available in over 90 colors earth tone primitive heathers and bright colors.

Rug binding wool yarn. A hooked wool rug can be a lovely addition to any room but unfortunately daily life can cause snags in these beautiful rugs which need to be repaired. Kingsman 12 00 36 00. Felted and ready to use.

Knock knock 12 00 36 00. Classic 100 rug wool. It is rugged and stylish yarn perfect for rugs and tapestries. I have no snow so cannot say.

A creamy and delicious neutral plaid sure to warm your heart and projects. If you find an old hooked rug that is in need of repair don t despair.