March 5, 2010
Locker Hooking – the stash busters delight
I fell in love with hooked rugs at Quilt Canada Newfoundland in 2008.
But until I received this wonderful rug from my
my dear friend Candy I had no idea how easily the look could be to created.
I was intrigued by the fool proof beauty, and creativity of Locker hooking .
It is inexpensive, easily learned, relaxing ,portable , practical and durable .
It originated in England in the early 1900s where it was used primarily for pictorial making rugs
by hooking wool yarn. This technique is still popular today.
However , now every medium is used
yarn, ribbon, fibers, fabric strips, leather, and even plastic bag strips.
Hooking requires just a few simple tools and materials—a locker hook,
fabric strips ( from your stash) ,
scissors, and a tapestry needle to finish a project.
After some easy preparation of the canvas and cloth you are ready to start .
Kathleen has several excellent books.
Strips of fabric are pulled through a backing to the front.
looped over the shaft of the needle and then secured by pulling the twine through a series of loops.
I found a number of cute free patterns on the web:
Free Euro Tote pattern very similar in style
After finishing you first project you will be ready for more inspiration
I met Theresa Pulido at last year’s spring market
and I find her book projects to be very exciting.
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Is giving free hands on demos
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Kim Espinoza said,
October 1, 2010 at 9:56 pm
I bought Theresa Pulido’s book “Hook, Loop, & Lock” and I love it. Will there be a second one soon?
Thanks, Kim Espinoza
satinmoon said,
October 18, 2010 at 3:12 am
I sure hope so. I’ll check it out at the Houston Quilt Market trade show at the end of the month.
Jennifer said,
October 14, 2010 at 6:48 am
it seem like very hard for me to get the ” Locker Hook ” in Malaysia, any idea where can i get it ?
satinmoon said,
October 14, 2010 at 9:58 pm
You can order directly from us (Satin Moon). Please do call us at:
1-800-345-3811
(from within North America)
(250)381-3019
(outside of North America)
Or email us at satinmoonadmin@gmail.com with what you’re looking for and we’d be very happy to help out!