It is my fold forward finish for hooked rugs.
How to finish off a hook rug.
Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment.
Basic latch hook finishing.
Pin them in place with straight pins.
Remove the straight pins when all the ends are secured.
After 18 years of rug hooking i have developed a tried and true method.
Attach the non sewn end of rug binding to the bottom of the latch hook rug.
Sew that segment as directed below then trim more as needed.
Continue stitching and attaching your canvas down for the rest of the rug now when i asked around a lot of people actually finish their rugs by sewing a piece of felt onto the backside.
Here s one side done but now what do we do with those pesky corners cut a square out of the corner and fold over the other edge and tack down really well.
Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.
Bend the non sewn ends of the binding to the rug s bottom.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
After the edge of the rug is prepared folded and secured in place with some simple basting it is time to whip the edge of your hooked rug.