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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Lockerhooking  |
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Fannie
True Blue Farmgirl
67 Posts
North Huntingdon
PA
USA
67 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 4:16:34 PM
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Has anyone tried this craft??? I love it.
Fannie
Farm Girl #2746 |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 6:19:23 PM
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I have just been reading about it. Haven't tried it yet but I would love to soon.
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
http://www.farmallgrl.blogspot.com/ |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 06:25:22 AM
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love it!! I have done so many projects...makes great gifts. Last year I made hotpads to help fund a trip for my daughter. I think you will enjoy it.
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Simply Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
WI
USA
163 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 07:37:58 AM
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Love it...made one rug and working on another. Great way to use scrap fabric or old clothing.
There is no set path, follow your heart stay the course. |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 09:05:13 AM
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That is the truth...you can you so many scraps and they pieces look so beautiful. Sometimes I start "hookin" and I get a blister on my finger from doing too much!! :)
My daughter did a project for 4-H one year and after judging we went home got our supplies and went back to teach the judge how to Locker Hook.. it was fun to share the craft. |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 4:51:41 PM
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One year at the National Western Stock Show I was a teacher and I had a listing in the show book called "So You Want to be a Hooker"
The show promo group made this great big sign that stood outside this room that said the same thing. When it came time to teach my class I opened the doors to the room and walked inside - there was about 45 people signed up for the coarse but the room was full to over flowing about 100 folks in total. I got up to the stage and looked over the crowd and I started laughing because the over flow where all men. I told them I guess they did not read the fine print - we weren't going to be THOSE kind of hookers. Their faces turned red but most stayed - I think it was because none of them wanted to admit what they thought the class was going to be about...
I love being a hooker how about you??
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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Fannie
True Blue Farmgirl
67 Posts
North Huntingdon
PA
USA
67 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 5:05:42 PM
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I really love your story...
Fannie
Farm Girl #2746 |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 2:51:23 PM
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| Yes my coworkers always call me the "hooker" or "what ya hookin now?" they get a big kick out of it and they love the gifts I make them! |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 06:29:12 AM
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| Grace you are so funny! Have a great day..it's raining here in Wisconsin today..I guess that makes it a great day for "hookin"!! |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 1:48:51 PM
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I just had to look this up to see what it is all about - I love it! I think I actually can do this! What's the best way to get started girls - any recommendations? Thanks! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 9:36:50 PM
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I'm going to check this craft out. You peeked my curiosity! My husband would get a kick out of me being a hooker :) (in the craft sense of course).
barnagainkristin
"Others Before Self" |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 9:47:37 PM
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Oh my goodness how have I never seen this craft? It looks so fun and what a great way to use my fabric stash. There may be some rugs in my future. I would love to see some ideas of what kinds of things are made with locker hooking. When I finish the knit or crochet for Mongolian babies project I just may have to try this. Do you just buy the grid backing at a craft store? Thanks for sharing this!
barnagainkristin
"Others Before Self" |
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Fannie
True Blue Farmgirl
67 Posts
North Huntingdon
PA
USA
67 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 03:13:27 AM
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This craft is so fast and easy. I know you can get the supplies at JoAnn Fabrics. I have made several hot pads and now I am working on a table runner. There are a couple books out there (I will post that later) that are really informative. I have even googled for designs.
Happy Hooking!!!
Fannie
Farm Girl #2746 |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 3:12:41 PM
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Thanks for the info.
barnagainkristin
"Others Before Self" |
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foreverbooks
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Carole
Tombstone
AZ
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 10:36:58 AM
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I took a local class a couple of years ago and totally enjoyed it. I have been using yarn rather than fabric. I just finished a small size rug using an assortment of yarn, both color and weight. My problem is that I still need to figure out how much yarn to use or for that matter how much material to use. Is there a formula?
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 11:42:48 AM
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How funny, I somehow managed to come to own one of the hooks and had no idea what it was, but I use it all the time with my knitting. After looking at this thread, I went on line to see what it was all about and there is my "Hook"!. Learn something new everyday ~ can't wait to do some rug making.
Debi
GA Farmgirl #2515 |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 5:19:19 PM
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I am thrilled for you Deb about finding another use for the hook - I have found it has many uses and I even have one in my truck vet kit...
You can do more then rugs - I made hats, journals, even vests and coats... I sell a much smaller locker hooking needle that I use on silk, linens, towels and hand made felt - I love the smaller hook even more then the larger on because you can do so much more with it. I have even added work to purses, hats, scarves, sweaters and the list goes on......
I love being a hooker - I have such freedom and make good money too!
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2011 : 4:22:06 PM
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What and how do you Lockerhooking? Would love to see some pictures of your projects and how too.
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2011 : 4:29:35 PM
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| I finally tried it a month ago or so. I bought a batik jelly-roll at a quilt shop and used those fabrics. I made up a pattern of a heart in the middle and squares on the bottom left and right. The rest was just using the different fabrics to fill in. Turned out pretty nice. There are some nice tutorials online. That's how I learned it. I just put in a search for locker hook instructions and they popped up. |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2011 : 6:22:04 PM
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I actually just bought the hook and backing this week at the thrift store. I wasn't sure what it was called. But after looking it up on youtube... now I know what to do! I found some really thick rug yarn this morning and I am going to try with that first. I am excited now!
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 1:10:01 PM
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I went to yutube and checked it out..Love it can not wait to try it. My birthday is tomorrow maybe if I get birthday money I will have to get some supplies to try it out. The needle and matt. I have plenty of fabric. I'm So...excited!!!!
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2011 : 6:35:43 PM
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Oh! Locker Hooking is so.....much.....fun! Can you farmgirls tell me what elso you can make with this? or what you have made doing this hobby. Starting on making Christmas Gifts. Triva's for the whole family....
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Lockerhooking |
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