The info below is straight from the old site and is being rewritten. In the meantime, you can access the articles by clicking on the links here.

• BASIC INFORMATION

  • A list of my Favorite Things to use for rug hooking
  • A quick Pro and Con review of the backings available
  • Getting Started Ready to jump into rug hooking?
  • Shading,tapestry and primitive. Yes, even primitive rugs are improved with some shading.
  • Color Planning, step by step

• MISCELLANEOUS

  • How much should I pay for wool by the ounce? What does a yard of wool weigh?
  • Take a pictorial tour of my studio
  • Favorite studio equipment

• DYEING

  • FAQ dyeing questions not answered or not clear in my dye books
  • How to Rip Wool Yardage for Dyeing
  • Penny Dyeing - Change your wool without dyes!

  • Birch Trees

    • Day 1: Preparing Thickener and Dyes
    • Day 2: Painting
    • Day 3: Steaming
    • Hooked Birch Bark examples
  *This is an advanced dyeing technique

  • DYE RECIPES

    • The "In" Colors for 2006
    • Town Hall Red dye recipe for bricks
    • A wonderful neutral, found by accident
    • 2005 Red, one of my favorite reds

• FINISHING

  Students taking a finishing class should complete steps 1 and 2 before class. Steaming is also recommended - but be sure you have at least 24 hours to let your rug dry without moving it.
  • An absolute must: Steaming

    Rolled Forward Finish

    • Step 1: Preparing the Backing Edge
    Finishing/Labels.htm
    • Step 2: Preparing the Edge for Whipping
    • Step 3: Whipped Edge (See the new tip at the end of the page)
    • Step 4:Don't Miss the Last Step - Label Your Rugs!
  • The right fabric makes all the difference
  • Do you tangle the wool during whipping? Check out these Whipping Tips.
  • The easy way to finish a pillow