It is a relatively simply frame to make and use and can be used for both prodding and hooking.
What is a proddy rug.
Rag rugs made this way have many names such as clippies stobbies clippers and peggies.
Proddy is an old fashioned british variation of rug hooking using shaped pieces of wool fabric lifted up with a hook wool prod or prodding clasp.
In this in depth video gene shepherd presents instructions on how to create beautiful proddy mats.
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What does proddy mean.
The traditional proddy or proggy frame consists of four pieces of timbre with 4 pegs.
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Rugs are created from scraps of wool or other fabrics by simply poking or prodding through a loosely woven linen or other backing.
The image below is a selection of very simple progger tools which are all you need to get started in rag rug making.
Learn about the different proddy tools and various proddy techniques while watching shepherd create a bouquet of colorful posies.
Proddy is a wonderfully simple old rug making technique.
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Proddy rugs are made as the name implies by prodding or poking strips of fabric through hessian or linen from the back side.
A rug is a piece of cloth similar to a carpet.
This technique is perfect for creating beautiful three dimensional blossoms.
If the material is thin as in cottons cut them 3 long x 1 wide.
01 november 2009 proddy workshop with gene shepherd.
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The craft of proddy mat making is still very much alive and well.