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February 24, 1997 :"Original Rug Finishing Techniques"
After moving from Missouri to Florida, I have noticed a difference in finishing off rug edges. While in Missouri, I saw mostly biased cut wool border type edges, but now in Florida, I notice most of the gals use wool yarn and cording. What is the "Original" method used to bind a rug and what is the method that is mostly used today? Thanks!
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February 24, 1997 :"Winnie The Pooh Rug Source"
I would like to find a Winnie The Pooh hooked rug for my sons room. Any suggestions would be great! Thank you!
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February 21, 1997 :"Sievers Looms"
I would like to know if you have any information on "Sievers Looms" in Washington Island, Wisconsin 54246. I was given a frame from Sievers Looms and there were no instructions on how to put it together or how to use it. Thanks.
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February 21, 1997 : Quilt Designs
I'm new to rug hooking, having mostly worked in needlepoint and cross stitching. I'd like to try some quilt designs. Any leads on books, charts, sources (I'd like to work it in yarn. Thanks.
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February 13, 1997 : European
Museums and
Shops
I am planning a trip to London and Paris this summer. Any ideas for shops that sell rug
hooking supplies or museums that display hooked rugs to visit while I am
there?
Melissa
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February 09, 1997 : Large
Oriental and American
Western Patterns
Can anyone help to locate designers of patterns that are 6 x 6 or larger, preferably round or
ovals, and Oriental or Western American in style?
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February 10, 1997 : History &
Cleaning /
Restoration of Antique Rug
As an avid do-it-yourselfer, a recent home renovation uncovered a hand hooked rug geometrical
in design labeled by Spinning Wheel, made in China. Actually the piece is in decent shape, but
filthy. Any information about its history, and method of cleaning / restoration is helpful. I
have spot checked for color fastness with white vinegar and club soda, but have avoided
saturation. Thanks!
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February 09, 1997 :
Fabric Protection Spray damage to hooked piece
Clare Reading hooked a piece in white, and because of the location this piece will rest in,
decided to protect it by spraying it with a scotch-guard-like spray to protect it. She tested
the wool and all was well until she sprayed the piece and the "permanent" black magic marker
the pattern was drawn in bled through. Now several gray areas that were not meant to be on the
piece are.
Before she does anything else, has anyone run into this same problem, and if so, what have you
done to correct it.
She has thought of dabbing bleach with a Q-tip, one loop ata a time and have also considered
dabbing it with white magic marker. Help!
Clare Reading
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February 02, 1997 : Source of
Canvas that is 4
holes to the inch
Hi, my name is Mark. My wife owns Vermont Navajo Churro in Jefferson, VT. She is searching
for , and wonders if anyone can help her find canvas that is 4 holes to the inch. She is
teaching classes on hooking chair pads and has found this specific canvas most suitable for her
projects.
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January 23, 1997 : Sources of
Japanese Imari
Porcelain
Hi, my name is Connie Ashley and I'm a rug hooker from Massachusetts. I was wondering if any
of you would know of references or sources of Japanese Imari Porcelain. I'd like to do an
imari rug designed by Cam/Syl (the rug designers). I already have a pattern with this design
and I'm specifically looking for color photos or articles written on the subject.
Thanks for any information.
Connie Ashley
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January 12, 1997 : Frame
For Two Rug Hookers
We're interested in hooking a rug about 4ft. x 9ft. long, and we wish to work side by side or
across from each other. Does anyone have information on a source for a frame that could be
used in this manner? Our mailing address is: Ken and Mona Borger, 687 Riverlake Way,
Sacramento, CA 95931, and the phone # is (916) 421-6521. That's in case you have a catalog to
send or wish to talk to us about our request, or e-mail us at
[email protected] .
Mona Borger
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January 03, 1997 : Hooking
Group
Request
I am searching for a rug hooking group in South Texas, South of Kingsville.
If anyone knows of a group, please respond.
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October 1996 : Wire
Grippers
I would very much like to have a source for wire grippers to put on my
wooden frames I am making for our Rug Hooker Club. They can be in the
40" strip, or cut into a set for the four sides. If anyone can supply me please respond with type and price in quantity. Would like quick response if possible.
Sincerely,
Frank Wright
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November 1996 :
Shilcraft
Frank Jarrell e-mailed to see if anyone could help with finding
a company called "SHILCRAFT". His mother favored their products and was interested in trying
them out again.
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