Finishing my Tipp City rug

After I am finished hooking a rug, I steam press it from the back. But first I trim the threads from the looser woven wools. This is important to do, as you don’t want these threads catching on something, and pulling more of the wool out. I carefully lift each strand and trim them close to the hooking on the back.

Then I trim the linen to a generous inch or so and then double fold it toward the front of the design. I am getting ready to single crochet the binding.

I lay the long strips for crocheting along the edges to see how I like the colors. I pick colors that enhance the colors in the rug, and often pick wools that I have not hooked in the design. I try to find several variations of a color. I am going for an antique black look, as I think that it would frame this design, bringing the eye to the center motif.

T-pins are perfect for pinning the edges, being long and strong.

The crocheting completely covers the backing fabric, and is finished on both the front and the back of the rug.

Looking forward to seeing all of you who will be in the Ohio class. This rug has been specially designed for this class and will be completely unveiled there. I will have it on display afterward for all to see.

Happy crafting ~ Karen