For the butt joint cut off any excess sashing fabric.
How to finish off a latch hook rug.
Finishing a latch hook rug helps to ensure the rug holds up to the test of time and it requires little more than rug binding and a sewing machine.
Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment.
Because i ve got the tips tricks and how to from start to finish to make your own latch hook rug.
For both the proper finish will prevent fraying and preserve your handmade latch hook piece.
To complete the pillow lay the backing fabric right sides together over your hooking.
Supplies needed to make a latch hook rug latch hook tool gridded latch hook rug canvas yarn yarn needle rug backing see options below if you ve never hooked a rug before you might want some details on the tools you ll need to gather.
Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
A completed latch hook project often becomes either a rug or a pillow.
That should leave about 1 2 inch of the canvas grid on all sides.
Basic latch hook finishing.
Pull the yarn through each hole in the canvas with the latch hook first to one side then to the other.
I started with knocking off my own mondrian inspired painting over at mom spark.
3 tie off the yarn with a double overhand knot when you get to the open front end.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
Terri show you how to make a beautiful latch hook rug using a kit by herrschner s.
For the mitered joint fold back the sashing to create a 45 degree seam and hand stitch together trim any excess sashing.
Step 1 cut all of the edges of the finished rug leaving two complete empty squares all around.
Part two of this wave of primary colors is a new rug for my.