Proddy Rug Hooking

Here is a photo tutorial to help along with the written instructions.

Proddy rug hooking.

Secure your pattern into your embroidery hoop tugging and tightening the bolt simultaneously so your monks cloth fabric is drum tight. If the material is thin as in cottons cut them 3 long x 1 wide. Making a flower proddy pin is an easy introduction to rug hooking. 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.

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. In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats. Three dimensional rug hooking is gaining momentum in the fiber arts field as a way of accessorizing traditional work. Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies.

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. Aug 29 2014 explore kim raney s board proddy hooking followed by 139 people on pinterest. Proddy is a wonderfully simple old rug making technique. 01 november 2009 proddy workshop with gene shepherd.

For other designs you may prefer cutting the peices 3 long x 1 2 wide. This technique is perfect for creating beautiful three dimensional blossoms. Rugs are created from scraps of wool or other fabrics by simply poking or prodding through a loosely woven linen or other backing.