Hook Latch Rug Framing

[OldGuy43]

More of a necessity than a hobby. OldGal got into making hook latch rugs and decided she wanted one framed to hang. Than we found out how much framing costs. Bought a miter box and a back saw and now they get framed. Not as pretty as from the professionals, but they don't look bad. She even sold a couple and they seem happy with the frame.

 

[m.kitchengirl]

I just ordered the kit for my first attempt at hooking rugs.
I'm starting small, but would like to use photo shop to take favorite pics of my ducks and make a small rug of the trio walking in a row, foraging, etc. I have some great printer paper that irons patterns on, so it doesn't matter that I can't draw any better than a 4 year old.
It is very exciting, I love fiber arts.

How does your OldGal like it?
Did you build her rug hooking frame? I have been looking at them online & it seems like, if I weren't the world's worst shop student, they would be easy to build.

 

[OldGuy43]

I just ordered the kit for my first attempt at hooking rugs.
I'm starting small, but would like to use photo shop to take favorite pics of my ducks and make a small rug of the trio walking in a row, foraging, etc.  I have some great printer paper that irons patterns on, so it doesn't matter that I can't draw any better than a 4 year old.
It is very exciting, I love fiber arts.

Can't comment on this idea. I know that there are some online sites that claim to be able to do it, but from the previews the colors don't seem to come out right.

How does your OldGal like it?

OldGal's response, "Oh, I like it! It's relaxing, to me."

Did you build her rug hooking frame? I have been looking at them online & it seems like, if I weren't the world's worst shop student, they would be easy to build.

She doesn't have or want one. She just uses a folding card table. As for you being the "world's worst shop student" I seriously doubt that. I'm the kid who, in grade school industrial arts class spent the whole semester making a sanding block 2 years running. =D

 

[m.kitchengirl]

Quote: I am mostly just looking for the lines. Will probably remove all the color in Photo Shop. The ducks are black & white, probably makes it easier to do than if I ANY other breed of duck.

When I was in drama club I volunteered to help build sets. After an hour they asked if I could sew. From that point on I did costumes for the plays, but they refused to let me build sets ever again.