Rugs are created from scraps of wool or other fabrics by simply poking or prodding through a loosely woven linen or other backing.
Proddy rug hooking.
Iloverughooking carries all supplies needed for creating beautiful prodded rugs.
Proddy is a wonderfully simple old rug making technique.
This technique is perfect for creating beautiful three dimensional blossoms.
For other designs you may prefer cutting the peices 3 long x 1 2 wide.
Here is a photo tutorial to help along with the written instructions.
In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats.
01 november 2009 proddy workshop with gene shepherd.
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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.
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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.
Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies.
If the material is thin as in cottons cut them 3 long x 1 wide.
Secure your pattern into your embroidery hoop tugging and tightening the bolt simultaneously so your monks cloth fabric is drum tight.
