Rug Hooked Cat Purse Pattern

Today finds me finally working on the instructions for my Rug Hooked Cat Purse. 

I am including a lot of directions in how to make this purse your own. If you have never purchased one of my rug hooking patterns then you need to know that I include a lot of photos in my patterns. My motto is photos speak far louder then the written word. I am a visual person. Thus the photos. I am adding directions on planning your own personal cat purse. My cat is a black and grey tabby. Maybe yours is a Siamese. I am explaining how to achieve your own cat purse. Isn't that part of the fun of rug hooking taking something and making your own personal hooked piece from it. 

Not sure when the pattern will be on the market but I hope real soon. 

Look for it to be out soon.

 

Needle Punch and Rug Hooking

If you browse through my Dimensional rug hooking blog 

you will find many dimensional dolls and creations.

The tip that I want to share today is that you have to rug hook or punch your loops close together. 

The close together loops are necessary to keep the backing from showing through 

after the piece is assembled and stuffed.  

If you were to needle punch or rug hook as you have been taught to

keep the backing from buckling 

your backing will show when you stuff.

It is a little hard on your hands to do this as you must

force the hook or needle punch into the backing fabric.

If you have any questions about Dimensional Rug Hooking or Needle Punch just post it in the comments.

 

Overdyeing Cotton floss

Ginger from Primitives by the Light of the Moon has a great tutorial on overdying cotton floss. 

Hop on over there and learn you will be glad you did. 

Link

JoEllen

Trying Hairless Linen

I have been asked whether hairless linen will work in Dimensional Rug hooking. I am working on a piece right now that is drawn on hairless linen and will keep you posted on what I think of this backing for a 3-D dimensional piece.

Progress on the Bee Skep Pattern. This pattern should be available next week.

Today finds us traveling to a new back yard. On our way to Las Cruces New Mexico.

JoEllen