Resources on the Craft of Area Rugs

Fiber Arts Resources
Are you looking for rug hooking resources on the Internet? Here is the place, chock full of rug enthusiasts and online shops to purchase supplies. But there is a good array of person rug-makers’ sites, so you can use their tips and insights on the craft as well. There is an emphasis on Vermont, because the homepage owner is from there. But you can find great information about how to hook rugs, rug galleries to peruse and designs to invent and use in your own creations.

Rug Hooking Events
Here you can peruse schools and workshops, hook-ins and other social rug making gatherings. In addition, rug making shows, conferences and trips are also featured. Rug hookers are urged to submit their own events here, as a hub for rug hooking happenings, mostly in Canada.

Rug Workshops
This is the website of the Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This site features information about past events and upcoming Workshops/Rug Schools. Information about the annual rug camp is also highlighted.

Rag Rugs
The personal website of rag rug maker, Debbie Siniska. Debbie teaches rag rug making in venues across Britain and holds regular workshop near her home. Her equipment includes rug hooks, bodgers, shuttle hooks, and adjustable rug frames. Her rag rugs come in a wealth of designs, styles and colors and are custom made for sale through her store. A rag rug link section offers more resources.

Rug Braiding Instructions
This article has rug braiding information. Using the three-strand braid, strips are sewn together. Oval rugs or rectangular rugs can be made reversible. Stitch rug binding tape is used as well. Lacing brings the braid strands together, thus creating the rug.

Hooked Rugs
Deanne Fitzpatrick, a well-known hooker of rugs, creates custom rug designs. Her website features rug hooking kits, a gallery of unique hooked rugs, rug hooking patterns and templates, as well as workshop information and resourceful rug articles. Visit her limited edition rug link to see some of her custom hooked rug works.

Message Board for Rug Making
This craft and art superstore offers a message board to swap craft ideas. Learn how to make a rug with tips from people who have done it using rug kits. Discusses regular braid rugs and Hessian rugs, which can usually be bought from a furnishing store or re-upholsterer.