Proddy rugs

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Hello? How are you? I haven't enquired for a while, have I? Hope you're very well, fine, and dandy? I'm fine and dandy thank you. I've been mulling over how I'm going to show you my new hobby, which I...

Step by step instructions on how to make a proddy rag rug.

In this in-depth video, Gene Shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats. Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching Shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies.

"Flower Garden" - a prodded rug by Isobel Waterhouse There was a time when no working-class home in this part of the country would be complete without a rag rug or two. We had a big one on the tiled floor of our kitchen when I was a child and I used to love its colours and patterns - and the way it kept my little bare feet off the cold floor! It seems this traditional craft is having something of a resurgence, now that recycling is fashionable and people are enjoying crafts as a hobby. I…

Traditional rag rug making. We make all our tools in UK including our favourite rag rugger and rag rug hook.

I'm so fortunate to be a member of the Wine Country Rug Hookers , an ATHA guild based in the lovely region of California where I grew up. Th...

​ Tools and supplies: Rug hooking frame or hoop Large rug hook or proddy tool Rug hooking backing that fits your frame ((such as linen, rug warp, ...

Yesterday, was the annual Ann Arbor Hook In...and it was terrific!! I met up with my Holly Hookers and we had a great time! We didn't do any hooking, but we all had rugs to bind. And of course, we did a lot of shopping! It was held at Washtenaw Community College, which all of us just love!! The lighting is perfect, it's clean, so much room...We all wish it was held there every year! The vendors are in rooms that are bright and you're able to see the beautiful colors of the wool without…

Gene Shepherd, one of the world's leading authority on rug hooking helps you unlock your creativity with his video series!