Proddy Rug Making

They can be used by groups of people and the work in progress can be rolled up for storage.

Proddy rug making.

It is a relatively simply frame to make and use and can be used for both prodding and hooking. In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats. Here is a photo tutorial to help along with the written instructions. Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies.

Patterns hand drawn on primitive linen backing always on straight of grain. If the material is thin as in cottons cut them 3 long x 1 wide. Here is a finished one quick and easy and just the sort of thing people like to buy at craft fairs. A few weeks ago we had a mini workshop at sunshine rug hookers on making trillium proddy pins to sell as fund raisers at the quilt and rug fair held in september.

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. See more ideas about rug hooking proddy rugs hooked rugs primitive. Specifications for the larger traditional proddy proggy frame generally braced between two tables or set onto two saw horses. The traditional proddy or proggy frame consists of four pieces of timbre with 4 pegs.

Aug 29 2014 explore kim raney s board proddy hooking followed by 139 people on pinterest. They are sculptured and thus have a 3 d effect. Secure your pattern into your embroidery hoop tugging and tightening the bolt simultaneously so your monks cloth fabric is drum tight. All for use as wall or table pieces.

For other designs you may prefer cutting the peices 3 long x 1 2 wide. A must have for making larger rugs especially proddy work. Making a flower proddy pin is an easy introduction to rug hooking.