You may read the various replies to posted questions by direct links from the actual questions, or by choosing specific subject matter in the table below.
Subject: Hookers in Montana
From: [email protected] (Rosemary Strube)
Please email me as I know of a lady in Missoula that hooks.
She goes to Rockaway Beach, Oregon rug hooking camp and I'll look for her address and phone number.
Hope I haven't thrown it away. I know her name is Vervian Sincerely, Rosemary
Subject: Punch Rug Finishing
Reply #3: July 15, 1997:Punch-hooked rugs can be finished in the same way
as hand-hooked rugs. (There are some excellent articles
describing finishing techniques at www.rughookingonline.com
that you may find helpful.) However you finish it,
DON'T coat the back with latex! If your loops come
undone (say, your pet's claws pulls them out) you'll
find it very difficult to repair, and I've read that
over time the latex on the back of older rugs turns into
a crusty mess that restorers can't remove.
Happy hooking! [email protected]
Reply 2: Contact Red Clover Rug at 1 800 858-9276 after 6/23/97 and I'll help you finsh your rug.
Hi I am a punch needle rug teacher in New Hampshire
Reply 1: I have been doing sheared punch rugs for 30 yrs If there
is any pattern or yarns you may need please e-mail me
at [email protected]
Subject: Source of Halle Rug Patterns
Reply #2 August 26, 1997: The last info I have for Halli rugs is:
Halli Designs, 1 Maple St., P.O. Box 969, Georgetown, MA. 01833 Area Code 508.352.8098. I
may have one in my old supplies.
You can respond to my e-mail address. [email protected]
Reply #1: I think you might mean Halli Rug Pattern I am a
punch rug teacher in New Hampshire, If you can e-mail
me I will send you what ever patterns you might need.
I also have old dye lot yarns incase you don't have
enough to finish your carpet.
Hope I can help - Pat
[email protected] (have horses too) [email protected]
Subject: Rug Group In Townsend
We have just started an ATHA group, which will be known as the Quabbin Chapter. We meet at each others homes once a month. So far there are five of us. we have members from Berlin (ME), Sterling, Springfield, and Brookfield. We are looking for new members. Please e-mail if interested. [email protected] : Liz.
Subject: Beginner to Rug Hooking
Reply #3: July 15, 1997: There are a few websites that have lots of great
how-to information for beginners: a good place to
find them is the list of other hooking sites that
Kris has put up for us on this site. (Yay Kris!)
A good reference book is also very helpful (I
taught myself to hook from library books), but nothing
replaces human contact, so try to take some classes
or join a hooking group if you can.
Happy hooking!
[email protected]
Reply #2: July 11, 1997 :
I too am a beginner and have had success finding this type of info by sending for free
sample ATHA newsletter and for any free supply lists or catalogs offered by vendors. They will
sometimes tuck in a How To Hook leaflet. A great book I found at the public library is The
Complete Rug Hook Book (something like that) by Joan Moshimer. If you join ATHA for a nominal
fee they will send you a list of hookers in your area with whom you can share info. I called
one such lady and not only was she happy to hear from a fellow hooker by pointed me in some
good directions. Best of luck! [email protected]
Reply #1: It might be a good idea to take a lesson or two from a teacher in your area or visit a rug group just to see different techniques, etc. You could also order a manual or video that will demonstrate techniques, and discuss hooking for beginners. Jackye Hansen of Jacqueline Designs, 1840 House has a video with How to hook instructions, basic technique of traditional rug hooking and finishing. Her number is 207-883-5403. Also DiFranza Designs has a 40 page catalogue of supplies, kits and how to hook: 508-664-2034.
Subject: Rug Frames
Reply #3 July 15, 1997:There are a number of frames discussed in an article
from Rug Hooking magazine which is archived on their
website (www.rughookingonline.com). You might find
it helpful! I use a Pittsburgh Crafting Frame (one
of the collapsible gripper frames available) and am
very pleased with it... [email protected]
Reply #2 July 11, 1997: I have seen the Pittsburgh and the Appleton advertised in magazines. Have not tried or
seen either in person. I am using a quilting hoop, but will soon run off the available space. I
recommend you pick up an issue of Rug Hooking magazine or join the ATHA group. Both
publications have ads for the frame sources I mentioned. Good luck to you.
[email protected]
Reply #1: Make sure on the Puritan frame the Carding Strips aren't in backwards. If they are turn them. Also, Rug Warp and Monks cloth work best on the Puritan frames. There is a new finish on the back of the Scoth Burlap that doesn't allow the carding strips to grip the material well.
Subject: Restoration & Cleaning of Antique Rug
Try contacting Jessie Marshall at 860-742-8934. She may be able to help you with the history and restoration. She repairs antique and modern textiles of all sorts and lectures on 18th and 19th century American Textiles.
Also Happy DiFranza of DiFranza Designs: 508-664-2034, 25 Bow Street, North Reading MA 01864.
She is a teacher and supplier and lectures, plus is a Historian. Reply 2:The rug hooking FAQ ( archived on the HOOKED! website- link provided through the Bulletin Board, Other Websites page ) has a fairly complete list of techniques for cleaning and restoring rugs if you'd like to try to do it yourself. It also tells you how to evaluate whether you should send it to the pros.
Happy Hooking,
Deborah
Subject: Winnie The Pooh Rugs
Reply #2: September 27, 1997: Sweet Briar Studios 866 Main St Hope Valley R I 02832 Tel(401-1009 )
Has a Winnie The Pooh design by Janet Dobson with a sitting bear with a
honey pot . Hope this helps.
Reply #1:The best approach instead of trying to locate a winnie pattern in print, is to find a favorite scene in a Winnie The Pooh book and send this to a designer, and they will draw a custom pattern for you. You may even customize the book scene to reflect what your child would enjoy.
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Reply #2: July 15, 1997:We recently discussed this on the Padula mailing
list. The consensus was that whip-stitching over
cording on the edges, with tape on the back,
is the sturdiest way to finish a rug - especially if
the backing is burlap (which gets brittle and splits
along the fold over time if it's just turned under
and bound with tape) or you'll be using it on the floor.
That said, everyone seemed to have a different way
of finishing their rugs, and there's no one "right way"
to do anything in rug hooking... =)
(BTW, there are articles describing finishing techniques
at www.rughookingonline.com.) Happy hooking!
[email protected]
Reply #1:According to Jane Olson, of Jane Olson Rug Studio, the original method used was simply to fold under the burlap and sew it. Todays techniques vary greatly, with apparently no favorite method used.
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Besides your hook, you will probably want to acquire a frame and hooking scissors. There are different frames out there, so browse through some catalogs to find what might work best for you. Some frames require tacking of the material to the frame and some have grippers that hold the material to the frame. Next, decide on a pattern, primitives are wonderful, and a great place for beginners to start. Once again that requires either browsing thru the web sites to view different patterns or if you have a specific pattern in mind, a designer can custom draw this for you and will help with color selections.
To Top of Page Subject: Quilt Designs Reply 1:I suggest looking through some quilting pattern books, and having a designer custom draw a pattern for you. Most yardage shops carry these pattern books. This way, you can decide on just the pattern for you. Reply 2:"Little Quilts" 4939 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 204C, Marietta, GA 30068 has patterns of early quilt designs.
To Top of Page Subject: European Museums and Shops
I don't not know of specific museums in Europe that have rug hooking displays. I suggest contacting:
The Museums of Textiles
55 Centre Ave
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2H5
Tel: 416-599-5321 Fax 416-599-2911
They currently have a rug hooking display and may be able to give you a listing of holdings in other museums, internationally. Also, try ATHA to see if they can provide you with a guild in Europe, which may in turn be able to direct you to a specific museum, or shops.
ATHA
Judy Long, Editor
972-424-6896
Museum information and Guild inquiry suggestion from Marsha White, volunteer at The Museum for Textiles, in reply to e-mail for suggestions from Kris Panettiere.
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Subject: American Western and Oriental Patterns
Ginny's Gems carries Oriental and American Indian patterns. You may want to order their catalog. Ginny's Gems: 5167 Robinhood Drive, Willoughby, Ohio 44094, 216-951-1311
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Subject: Cleaning of fabric protection spray stain Reply 1:
Clare Reading decided to re-hook the areas that were damaged by the spray and wanted to warn other hookers of the risk of similar staining to other rugs.
Reply 2: Beverly Hunt of Beverley's Framing-Gifts-Antiques responded:
Don't use bleach! Unfortunately bleach will migrate to other parts of your rug and unless totally removed (which is quite difficult, if not impossible to do) will cause backing materials to deteriorate rather rapidly. Magic markers are inks and other chemicals which could have adverse reactions to the wools and backing materials. Sorry this is not the answer she hoped for; however, sometimes modern technology does more harm than good (scotchguarding, etc.) I will ask around if anyone else has had a similar situation.
Reply 3:Rosemary Strube responded:
I don't know if you are referring to the Sharpee pen which is commonly used. But if you read on the pen it says not to use on fabric. We have learned to use laundry markers to mark our patterns just because of the problem you experienced.
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Subject: Frame For Two Rug Hookers for a rug approximately 4ft. x 9ft. Reply 1:Jane Olson of Jane Olson Rug Studio replied that Harry M.Fraser Co. (910) 573-9830, carries a large frame that should accomodate these specifications. Reply 2:Sheila Newton e-mailed: I know a couple who hooks rugs together most of the time and you might want to get in touch with them to ask how they do it. Othella (wife) and Gerald Ballenger, (864) 439-2125. I've met them at several rug camps and it always amazed me how both could work on the rug at the same time.
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Subject: Source of Wire Grippers
Reply to Frank Wright's inquiry regarding Grippers by Jane Olson of Jane Olson's Rug Studio.
Gerald Ballenger has 40" Carding Strips (Wire Grippers).
Gerald Ballenger
121 Chandler Street
Wellford, SC 29385
(803) 439-2125