Comments on blog.karenbarbe: Latch hook rug making or the realm of kitschiness

I totally agree - I have a wish to latch hook or r...

2009-11-29T10:32:51.919-03:00

I totally agree - I have a wish to latch hook or rya as an artform and make some good designs - thats how I stumbled over this - it looks really good - would make a good wall piece.

But it is awfully slow, looking for a technique, that could make it quicker.

The other thing, that I think made them kitchy was, that they were collecting dust big time, and with dust-allergy the just were thrown out of many homes. Perhaps washable versions would make the trick ;)

I've been latch-hooking rugs on and off since I wa...

2009-11-23T09:12:17.791-03:00

I've been latch-hooking rugs on and off since I was 10. The thing that's always got me, though, is the various ways of finishing. Some tuck under rows and hook through, some whip the spare rows to the underside, some use backing cloth, others use backing braid.

Perhaps you could share some thoughts on that side of things.

I can't wait to see the finished work! I used to l...

2009-07-30T10:30:00.571-04:00

I can't wait to see the finished work! I used to latch hook back in the day... and had to give it up because I outgrew the patterns... When you hit your teens - you really don't want to be doing pictures of cartoon teddy bears and rainbows... I want something that looks like an adult would actually want to own/use it! I hope you start a revolution!!

thank you! ;)

2008-11-26T08:53:00.000-03:00

thank you! ;)

I think you're creating the future of latch-hookin...

2008-11-25T16:12:00.000-03:00

I think you're creating the future of latch-hooking! It looks really splendid so far, and not at all kitschy.