#hookingrugs

I finished it!! Or, I should say that I finished the hooking part of my rug… I still need to finish the edges, carefully sewing them under, cutting off the frayed parts. I just can’t stop looking at it though. I have been working on this daily, ever since early July, when @hookingrugs first showed me how to pull a loop through the linen backing, in one of her online tutorials. It’s easy, slow, satisfying, warm and comforting. After much deliberation, I think we will simply throw it over the back of the sofa, in the living room, so that it doesn’t get damaged, as it would if it lived on the floor. Now, where’s my magic wand? I need to hem the edges... Shazam!! 🧡❤️💜💙 #ClaireDesjardins #RugCooking #HookingRugs #FiberArts #TextileArts #FiberArt #TextileArt #HookedRug (at Gore (Québec)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyECzHpASK/?igshid=y0zgdbol4p8n

. みてみて❣️このラグ　#MIYOSHIRUG オーダーして届いた✨ 徳島三好市で職人が1点ずつフッキングしてハンドメイドで作るラグは味わいがあって温かみを感じる サイズも色も好きにオーダーできてとっても楽しい 他に可愛いラグ、シートラグやクッションまたアートとして壁掛けにもなるもの等沢山あって選ぶのも楽しくなるの . . #rug #handmade #hookingrugs #miyoshirug @miyoshirug @miyoshirug_works https://www.instagram.com/p/CceBNTsvx2D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Rug hookings are now complete with cotton twill binding. First one is of cotton strips, second is of 100% wool strips both on burlap. Oscar thought I made him a new place to hang out - no chance of that doggy! After machine stitching the binding to the backside, it then took two hours (for each rug) to hand stitch the binding to the front. Totally happy with the results! #rughooking#hookingrugs#imadethis#madebyhand https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlYOXFAHBu/?igshid=zz7ajkjyo6yg

A woman of my word- finished in one week. Now to bind! #hookingrugs#rughooking#cottonstrips https://www.instagram.com/p/CHd3BHDA3nO/?igshid=desw9iw65r0t

Details of my rug hooking project. This is the definition of Slow Art. I started working on in in the warm summer months... July 16, 2020, to be exact. It’s two months later, and I’m closing in on this piece. I’m hoping to finish my rug this month, if possible. The end is nigh... Will keep you posted! 🧡❤️💜💙 #ClaireDesjardins #RugHooking #HookingRugs #TextileArt #FiberArt #TextileArts #FiberArts #Colors #Colours (at Gore (Québec)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFURRQEpBxV/?igshid=6cdmpjd8mxl6

I am rug hooking like I paint: I’m using lots of bold colors, as I go! Only, hooking is a slower process. It’s a nice way to slow down, even after I didn’t think such a thing possible. When I pulled a muscle in my back, this colourful project kept me company, why I mostly lay on my bed, waiting for the pain to subside (they’ve definitely lessened, and I hope to get a full day of painting in, soon)! I still have a way to go before I complete my rug... will keep you posted! In the meantime, if you haven’t already done so, please check out Deanne Fitzpatrick (@hookingrugs), who showed me the rug hooking way, and sent me loads of lovely hand-dyed, soft, soft wools, as well as all the other parts, right down to the hoop, scissors, linen, hooks, and even online classes to help me find my way! She is right about 2 things: 1)- once you learn how to make one loop, then you know how to hook a rug. 2)- rug hooking is a very forgiving craft. Thank goodness, because I have never been the most meticulous person on the planet. Thanks, Deanne, for your guidance. I’m hoping others might explore your most engaging (and satisfying) craft too! 🧡❤️💜💙 #ClaireDesjardins #DeanneFitzpatrick #RugHooking #HookingRugs #Hooking #Colors #FiberArt #FiberArts #TextileArt #TextileArts (at Gore (Québec)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZusRVJmEN/?igshid=1kod7tvd0wafl

Inspired by what I see around me, this morning I dug into my first rug hooking foray! I started with Deanne Fitzpatrick’s free online course for beginners (at hookingrugs.com / @hookingrugs on Instagram). I hope to become skilled enough that I can create hooked rugs that are as big as my paintings! 🧡❤️💜💙 #ClaireDesjardins #DeanneFitzpatrick #RugHooking #HookingRugs #LearnToHookRugs #FiberArts #TextileArt #LearningANewSkill #LearnSomethingNew #ArtistLife #Artist (at Gore (Québec)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtXb5bp9sG/?igshid=6q32pia4ewim

Sage advice for the day. 2 patterns heading out today for people who need a gentle reminder. #twocatsanddoghooking #maine #hookingrugs #yogaadvice (at Songo Pond)