A hook is used to pull these loops through thus the name rug hooking.
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In the victoria vancouver island and the surrounding areas there are many local rug hooking groups.
We feature lines of folk art patterns based upon the paintings of maud lewis and joe norris.
Rug hooking involves making a loop by pulling up a strip of yarn or fabric through a backing of burlap or linen.
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A master artisan michelle uses the rug hooking technique for pulling strips of fabric through a loose weave linen backing to create a loop pile rug.
Beautiful rugs mats wall hangings pictures bags pillows and table runners can be made to decorate your home.
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There is evidence of rug hooking techniques in rag rugs made by the vikings.
We also carry a variety of wool kits notions and books.
It has been around since the time of the early settlers.
Join michelle sirois silver at the pipe shop in north vancouver for a public demonstration of traditional hand hooked rug making.
We have a vast array of hand dyed embellishment threads and wool penny rug supplies.
It is believed that rug hooking as a popular home art s origin is in the 19 th century.
We are a quality retail rug hooking supply in nova scotia canada.
I sent more star rug blank greeting cards up to saskatoon for the scc fine craft boutique.
So if anyone is wanting any for christmas they can contact the boutique or me.
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Some meet in community centers and some meet in each other s homes.
Some offer workshops but all offer comradeship and a great opportunity to meet with other hookers and share the love of this wonderful art form.
Rug hooking is the craft of creating rugs by pulling loops of fabric or yarn through a woven backing.
We specialize in hand dyed felted wool fabric and velvet for use in fabric arts rug hooking and wool appliqué quilts.
Rug hooking is an art and a craft.