Step 1 cut all of the edges of the finished rug leaving two complete empty squares all around.
How to finish off a latch hook rug.
Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.
A completed latch hook project often becomes either a rug or a pillow.
Pull the yarn through each hole in the canvas with the latch hook first to one side then to the other.
That should leave about 1 2 inch of the canvas grid on all sides.
3 tie off the yarn with a double overhand knot when you get to the open front end.
For both the proper finish will prevent fraying and preserve your handmade latch hook piece.
Finishing a latch hook rug helps to ensure the rug holds up to the test of time and it requires little more than rug binding and a sewing machine.
Supplies needed to make a latch hook rug latch hook tool gridded latch hook rug canvas yarn yarn needle rug backing see options below if you ve never hooked a rug before you might want some details on the tools you ll need to gather.
Because i ve got the tips tricks and how to from start to finish to make your own latch hook rug.
Part two of this wave of primary colors is a new rug for my.
So i started this whole latch hook rug project a few weeks ago and spent about 4 hours a night hooking my new rug.
To complete the pillow lay the backing fabric right sides together over your hooking.
Terri show you how to make a beautiful latch hook rug using a kit by herrschner s.
For the butt joint cut off any excess sashing fabric.
I started with knocking off my own mondrian inspired painting over at mom spark.
Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.