wayoutwest
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rug hookingsince it'll be a few weeks til I have my spinning wheel here with me, I thought I'd get back into rug hooking. It's only been 27 years...
any tips?
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wayland
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No tips on the rugs, but I am interested in the spinning stuff. I may well have some angora and Alpaca wool to process. Perhaps looking forward to some advice on the process etc.
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wayoutwest
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absolutely - we can compare notes as we go!
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BT Graney
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rug hookingIt seems no replies came! I make loads of rugs in all sorts of ways. I hook with material or wool or both. I always make up my own patterns, shapes, etc. I'll try and put some photos on. I've just finished one in different shades of brown with a bright red in long wool so it has a shaggy effect.
Did you get your spinning wheel? How's it going? I'd love to have a go.
Gina
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EGirl
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That's a beautiful peace of work, I love the design! 
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BT Graney
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rug hookingThank you e girl, it was one of my more successful efforts. The design sort of 'happened' as I went along. Here's another:
I also make bags, wall hangings, all sorts really. Do you do crafts too?
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blowin
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Those are fantastic . I particularly like the stripey one .
A bit off topic but we got a friend to spin the fur from our dog and MOH knitted a waistcoat out of it . Lovely and soft , not unlike Angora .
The spinner has her own alpacas and Jacobs sheep . She is very modest about it all but I think she must be quite experienced / skilled . She can't access the forum due to poor landline but I am sure we could get her to join us if you were to come here . Possibly for the fungi forage  . I'll call her and see  .
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BT Graney
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rugs etcGosh, you go to bed at silly times too! That sounds exciting Blowin. I have heard of people spinning dog and cat fur. Do let me know.
Thanks for the comments about my rugs too.
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