Proddy Rug Making

They are sculptured and thus have a 3 d effect.

Proddy rug making.

In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats. Aug 29 2014 explore kim raney s board proddy hooking followed by 139 people on pinterest. If the material is thin as in cottons cut them 3 long x 1 wide. The traditional proddy or proggy frame consists of four pieces of timbre with 4 pegs.

Here is a finished one quick and easy and just the sort of thing people like to buy at craft fairs. 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. Here is a photo tutorial to help along with the written instructions. Specifications for the larger traditional proddy proggy frame generally braced between two tables or set onto two saw horses.

What a feat for a second rug. Patterns hand drawn on primitive linen backing always on straight of grain. Make as a traditional hooked rug or add 3 dimensional proddy flowers lace buttons and your choice of embellishments. All for use as wall or table pieces.

For other designs you may prefer cutting the peices 3 long x 1 2 wide. Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies. They can be used by groups of people and the work in progress can be rolled up for storage. It is a relatively simply frame to make and use and can be used for both prodding and hooking.

Making a flower proddy pin is an easy introduction to rug hooking. 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. Secure your pattern into your embroidery hoop tugging and tightening the bolt simultaneously so your monks cloth fabric is drum tight.