Proddy Rug Hooking

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Proddy rug hooking.

Aug 29 2014 explore kim raney s board proddy hooking followed by 139 people on pinterest. See more ideas about rug hooking proddy rugs hooked rugs primitive. Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies. Iloverughooking carries all supplies needed for creating beautiful prodded rugs.

Making a flower proddy pin is an easy introduction to rug hooking. 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. 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.

In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats. For other designs you may prefer cutting the peices 3 long x 1 2 wide. 01 november 2009 proddy workshop with gene shepherd. 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.

Here is a photo tutorial to help along with the written instructions. Three dimensional rug hooking is gaining momentum in the fiber arts field as a way of accessorizing traditional work. Proddy is a wonderfully simple old rug making technique.