Give those leftover “noodles” new life with this playful and practical project that turns wool gizzards into coiled cordage—and then into a sturdy little basket! Using simple materials and a familiar basketry technique, you’ll learn how to twist, stitch, and shape your scraps into a sweet container that’s as fun to make as it is ...
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This project is all about blending. It was inspired by the idea that you could take two different styles of wool work and put them together to create a unified piece. While hooking and wool appliqué have been combined before, I wanted to go in a different direction by lifting the appliqué to balance out ...
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I’ve been rug hooking for less than three years, and already my “worm” bag overflowed. I’ve carried this bag with me all over the country, intending to use up the mass of cut wool. But instead I consistently found myself cutting up more wool—wool that was just perfect for my current project. ...
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The marketplace, the workshops, and the classes were humming with activity. People scurried back and forth, meeting old friends, making the last purchase of the day, making plans to meet for supper. The rug exhibit was filled with people carefully studying the rugs on display, comparing notes and comments with their friends and companions. ...
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SUPPLY LIST
½ yard of plaid wool (the wilder and crazier the better)
1 piece of wool matching a color from the plaid: 3" x 16", for center square.
1 piece of wool matching a color from the plaid: 4" x 16", for the four center sections.
1 piece of wool matching a color from ...
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The Duxbury Rug Hookers, Duxbury, Massachusetts
Community involvement has always been a part of my life. I have been active in clubs and served on committees ever since I was a young girl—it is just part of who I am. As an adult, not only has rug hooking become a huge part of my life, but ...
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