What is locker hooking

Do you have scrap fabrics? Well locker hooking is the perfect way to use up lots of left over fabrics. Even fabrics that you wonder w...

Learn the century old art of locker hooking to make rugs, bracelet cuffs, trivets and more with free locker hooking patterns

Locker Hooking is a vintage fiber art technique that you can use to create a rug, pillow, hot pad, wall hanging, book cover, and more.

Today I have been attempting to finish off a rug project I started some time ago and due to one thing and another have still failed to finis...

Last week I learned of a new craft called locker hooking. I watched a few you tube videos demonstrating the technique and thought it would ...

Locker Hook is a great way to turn fabric strips into rugs, art pieces and more. It's great for beginners and experieced crafters

When locker hooking a new project, there are so many ways to get creative when framing the canvas edges of your designs–whether you’re hooking a rug, a small mat, or a basket. You can use contrasting colors to add interest, frame broader edges, wrap with an overlay of twine or ribbon, or try placing a...

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What starts out like this... will soon become one of these....with a lot of fabric, time, and hard work!!! We use an open weave canvas and one inch cotton strips of fabric to create these wonderful table runners, mats, and samplers! Be sure to check out our new selling blog (there's a link to it at the top left side of this page)! Our first two items listed will be locker hooked table runners and you'll receive a free gift with purchase!!!!!!! Also, if you stop by our blog, we'd love to have…

There is a wonderful instructional booklet and a DVD available with tips and techniques with Locker Hooking Kits and Suppplies available.

Believe it or not, in certain circles, this question is controversial. Many traditional rug hookers are adamantly opposed to hooking with yarn, and will tell you so! The thing is, they come by it …

Looking for a winter hobby? You might find everything you're looking for in hooking. I had no idea that I had everything it took to make a spectacular hooker, but a few years ago, on

This is the basic Locker Hooking Tutorial. The basic technique you should know before you get started with the locker hooked craft projects.

I've been fascinated with locker hooking since Vicki posted about her project some time ago. It's a craft where you take strips of fabric, "hook" them through a mesh canvas, and then "lock" them down by running a cotton string through the loops. There's not a lot on information on locker hooking on the web, but this site, which sells supplies, including patterns, also has a very useful tutorial that can get you started. You use up a lot of strips of fabric in this craft. I of course have…

This relaxing craft technique creates a colorful project which uses up scrap fabric from your stash, or you can start fresh with a new collection. The class offers instruction on locker hooking technique, fabric selection and preparation, gives significant work time, and a demonstration on how to edge your finished piece. Who should attend Anyone who loves fabric and enjoys being effortlessly creative. Register with friends and make it a ladies afternoon out

Purchase latch hook rug binding. Fold over the canvas and place the binding over it to determine how much you need to trim. You do not want to see the canvas edges once you have sewn the binding. Cut around the canvas leaving three squares on each side. This will leave enough room to fold over and still be covered by the binding. Fold down all sides of the canvas and press down with your fingers to crease. Start at one corner and lay the binding over the folded canvas. Stitch a few stay…

Basic Instructions for Hooking the Mat Hooking rugs is a simple craft that you can easily teach yourself. The early settlers to North America hooked their old clothing on to burlap bags as a way of…

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