Sunday, October 16, 2011

1st try at Locker Rug Hooking

While I was shopping for fabric for the the Kenzie Mac Ruffle Skirts at Quiltz I spotted something that I really liked.  After a quick lesson from one of the sales people I purchased the materials and was on my way to make a beautiful rug.  I got home and cut out a basket full of leftover pink, green and white fabric to make the rug for Ms M's room in our new house.  I searched "locker rug hooking" on YouTube and watched a few videos before I began the project too.  Here it is now...


 I have been working on it for a few weeks and I still have a long way to go.  It's taking a lot longer than I expected and I have used 4 times the amount of fabric for half of the rug than I thought I would need for the entire project but it's going to be worth it. 
 
I'll post another picture once the rug is complete.  







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15 comments:

  1. Bunny ChickOctober 17, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Awesome colors. This looks really cool - is it expensive to get started?

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  2. LaurenOctober 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    It's cost between $10 and $15 for the locker hook and the material for the rug. I think the bag of cut twine was about $4. The fabric would be expensive if you had to buy it to make the rug but I am using scraps of green, pink and white fabric from old projects. My mom also contributed some of her old fabric too. I don't know how much fabric I have used so far but it is much more than I expected.

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  3. micheleOctober 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    it is gorgeous! can't imagine making my own rug!

    michele

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  4. ShonEjaiOctober 17, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    The rug is beautiful. I love the colors you have chosen. It looks like a lot of work but it looks like it will definitely be worth it. Great job.

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  5. CarolynOctober 18, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Beautiful. It will be worth the work. I have a link party on Tuesdays {The Inspiration Board} and I’d be thrilled if you linked this up. I know my readers would really enjoy it. Hope to see you there.
    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/10/inspiration-board-link-party-20.html
    carolyn - homework

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  6. Mandy BeyelerOctober 18, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - I just featured you on my FB page!

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  7. Lindsay Artsy-Fartsy MamaOctober 18, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing it at Weekend Craft Soiree! :)

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  8. A Lady's LifeOctober 18, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Oh I tried looping one with wool and it took forever and was hard on the hands. Its a nice project for those long winter nights :)

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  9. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥October 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    WOW -- what a labor of love and i have to tell you just by looking at this amazing creation ALL of your hard work and talents are going to be rewarded with the coolest and most gorgeous rug ever! can't wait to see the finished work of art!!! hugs...your newest follower (found you through the project queen)

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  10. Lovely LightOctober 19, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Hi there- found you through the hop and am a new follower. This looks great! Keep going! I'll be waiting for the "after pictures". I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com

    I hope you are having a great week!

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  11. ChristyOctober 21, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    LOVE! I need to look into this for my little girl! Hopping over from a party, your newest follower.

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  12. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comOctober 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Love this! :) You were one of the top 5 viewed links at my {wow me} wednesday party last week. Thank YOU so much for sharing! Featuring YOU tonight over on my blog. Feel free to grab a featured button if you'd like. :)

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2011/10/wow-me-wednesday-22.html

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  13. JenniferOctober 25, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    It's going to be so awesome when your done!! Very cool!
    Thanks for sharing at Show & Share!

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  14. Savannah, Chloe, & TylerNovember 15, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    It's really turning out lovely. I adore the colors you've chosen.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    ..that's rug is cool
    ..thanks for writing an article on how to create a rug..

    *_* maica *_* Buy and Sell

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