For the butt joint cut off any excess sashing fabric.
How to finish off a latch hook rug.
You see i ve always loved neo plasticism of piet mondrian and recently decided that i wanted to make my kitchen into a cubist s dream.
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.
Step 1 cut all of the edges of the finished rug leaving two complete empty squares all around.
So i started this whole latch hook rug project a few weeks ago and spent about 4 hours a night hooking my new rug.
3 tie off the yarn with a double overhand knot when you get to the open front end.
Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.
Basic latch hook finishing.
That should leave about 1 2 inch of the canvas grid on all sides.
Terri show you how to make a beautiful latch hook rug using a kit by herrschner s.
Because i ve got the tips tricks and how to from start to finish to make your own latch hook rug.
I started with knocking off my own mondrian inspired painting over at mom spark.
Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment.
To complete the pillow lay the backing fabric right sides together over your hooking.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
For the mitered joint fold back the sashing to create a 45 degree seam and hand stitch together trim any excess sashing.
Pull the yarn through each hole in the canvas with the latch hook first to one side then to the other.
A completed latch hook project often becomes either a rug or a pillow.