How To Make A Needlepoint Rug

Here s a rundown of the basic steps for turning any needlepoint design into a needlepoint rug.

How to make a needlepoint rug.

Each hand sewn needlepoint stitch is very sturdy and millions of needlepoint stitches together make a. It needs to be removed before cleaning and 2. If your rug will hang on the wall you have no worries about stitches. Needlepoint rugs are made by hand with a sewing needle and wool thread which is hand stitched on an open grid cotton fabric called a canvas.

You will need needlepoint fabric needlepoint yarn tapestry needle and masking tape. Make sure the fabric you pick is slightly larger than your desired finished rug size. August 5 by denise felton. Before you attempt to make one be sure to read janet perry s rug making tips on nuts about needlepoint.

Wouldn t a hand made needlepoint rug look beautiful on your wall or floor. Needlepoint rugs are perfect for living rooms libraries and dining rooms. Many people like to stitch needlepoint rugs and large wall hangings. When working on a large canvas you may prefer to work on a large floor frame.

It makes it impossible for the rug to be used with a pad. This has implications not only for the thread read about this here but also for the stitches you use. Use a high quality non skid rug pad as it will keep the rug firmly in place and also provide some cushioning. Fine quality needlepoint rugs do not have any cloth sewn on the back.

Needlepoint kits for rugs and mats. Before you start you need to gather some materials. You can make a rug of any shape or size using any motif you like. These cloths are quite unnecessary and in fact make living with your rug a bit more difficult in two ways.

Will it be hanging on the wall or be underfoot. The wool stitches cover the entire surface of the cotton canvas which then becomes the needlepoint rug. Needlepoint rugs may look fragile but looks are deceptive in this case. You need to think before you stitch.

Now you are ready to start. If you do not want to handle a large piece of canvas piecing is an option you may enjoy. You ll appreciate her great advice. Next using the masking tape wrap the edges of your fabric.

Browse through all the rug and mat designs for your next needlepoint project. An interesting way to do something different with your needlepoint is to craft a needlepoint rug.