01 november 2009 proddy workshop with gene shepherd.
What is proddy rug hooking.
Iloverughooking carries all supplies needed for creating beautiful prodded rugs.
Here is a photo tutorial to help along with the written instructions.
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.
Rugs are created from scraps of wool or other fabrics by simply poking or prodding through a loosely woven linen or other backing.
It is a relatively simply frame to make and use and can be used for both prodding and hooking.
For other designs you may prefer cutting the peices 3 long x 1 2 wide.
Three dimensional rug hooking is gaining momentum in the fiber arts field as a way of accessorizing traditional work.
A blog devoted to the art craft of rug hooking wool dyeing fine sewing and the random thoughts of a fiber artist.
In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats.
The traditional proddy or proggy frame consists of four pieces of timbre with 4 pegs.
Making a flower proddy pin is an easy introduction to rug hooking.
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.
This technique is perfect for creating beautiful three dimensional blossoms.
Proddy is an old fashioned british variation of rug hooking using shaped pieces of wool fabric lifted up with a hook wool prod or prodding clasp.
Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies.
Proddy is a wonderfully simple old rug making technique.
