Heather Ritchie's Guide to Making a Hooky Rug

http://rugmaker.co.uk - Heather Ritchie is one of Britain's most experienced rug makers and teachers of rug hooking. Over the last 25 years she has developed and refined rag rug making skills to the highest standard. In her workshop, 'Shades of Heather', Heather introduces an enthusiastic new generation of crafters to the hobby. Visit http://hooked-rug-storytelling.com to find out more about her or follow her on http://twitter.com/shadesofheather

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[MsPittston]

Thank you so much,can I use cotton fabric?

[rugmaking]

@MsPittston Thanks for your question: the answer depends on what you'll do with your rug! Good woven wool is always best because it is so resitant to wear. Knitted cottons (like t-shirts) can produce good results. My Rug Aid students in The Gambia, who mostly have visual impairments, use locally-printed woven cotton fabrics to produce really colourful rugs. Woven cotton is fine for wall hangings but it quickly gets flattened in floor rugs, so use it wisely and you should get some lovely results.

[Ayalision]

Very clear concise and inspiring guide. I was actually looking for something on "proggy mats" (come from NE originally but am now in USA). It was a happy accident to find this video I've done some American style rug hooking in past so I am going to find my fabrics and hooks and look up Heather's site.

[mariesnowgoose]

Fabulous! What a talent and what a lovely lady.

[flowerpotent]

wish you were my neighbor

[eastsaintlouis62203]

awesome