How To Frame A Rug Hooking

The goal is to build a frame to keep your underlying fabric taut while you hook or weave the rug that you are creating.

How to frame a rug hooking.

One of the nicest things about rug hooking is that a frame is not necessary. Framing a rug or tapestry takes more effort and care than framing a photograph or poster does. This makes your rug project very portable. A textile such as a rug or tapestry can be mounted on the wall in a frame protecting it from environmental damage or for display purposes.

Although the process of hanging a tapestry is basically the same. You should now be in a sitting position with your feet placed several inches apart on the floor. The weight of your project can be an issue but it is manageable if you are working with a sturdy frame. Diy rug hooking frame tutorial supplies needed to make a rug hooking frame.

Hooking on your lap. The ball of yarn should be on the floor between your feet with the strand reaching to your lap. 1 inch by 1 2 inch wood i used pine and you will need 92 inches of this wood which is 7 feet and 8 inches 1 thin flat wood board once cut the board will be 14 inches by 20 inches saw. Hammer or nail gun.

Build a sturdy frame to keep your needlework projects easy to manage while you work with them. You pull strips of wool cloth usually recycled clothing washed dried and torn apart through a burlap or linen backing loop.