Rug Hooking Wool Cutters and Cutting Demo

In this video, I talk about 4 different kinds of wool cutters and give info on where to find them!
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[@kimboutwell9382]

Thanks! I've looked everywhere for an explanation of cutters! You explain them all and it has helped me so much!

[@jilfreitag2014]

Thank you so much! I have a new project I am intimidated by, and your 3 common mistakes has helped me pull out some wood and re-do some tight stitches, and my confidence is better. Not through the roof, mind you, but better and I am working on my piece again. I am just loving how you work with all different textures, wools, and it is all so creative and fun. :)

[@loopbyloopstudio]

I’m so glad that some of my info could help!!

[@tuttib7500]

Thank you! Your videos are very helpful and I enjoy watching them. Please make more! I LOVE rug hooking with it's history and practicality but I'm a newby with actually doing it and completing a project. I have a small project/kit I'm trying out currently but have aspirations to one day make a small rug of my own design. Thank you again!

[@rebeccasager3350]

Hi Haley, I was looking through a magazine and there was an article about wool rug hooking. It looked like it might be fun to do. I searched Google and I found your video. Thank you for explaining your craft in such an easy understandable video. I can't wait to get some supplies and try Rug Hooking.

[@loopbyloopstudio]

That's great - glad to help! Good luck with all your projects!

[@cindyhoyt928]

Love this video! It answered many questions I had about cutting wool, and I especially loved the cutter comparisons. Thank you!

[@normalofgren8708]

This was wonderful. Since I’m new to rug hooking

[@zainylainy1]

Great video!

[@firstnamelastname-uq9hr]

Love your apron!

[@khaowgirl]

I’m surprised you cut against the warp. I thought warp threads were the strongest, so you would want to cut keeping them intact. The selvage edge is parallel with the warp, isn’t it?

[@debbiewidner5676]

Love my Townsend !

[@tracyburns157]

Fraser is still in business and new Bliss of 500 models. They do sharpen the blades and refurbish older models of their cutters. The price of a new cutter is now $500 for the cutter and $65 for new blades.

[@pattiharrison1211]

Thank you for this video. Love your rugs. It answered the question about which direction to cut wool for hooking. I cut all my wood by hand as I do not have a cutter. However, it’s not hard to cut and I like the finished product. Have you ever used wool yarns? I follow Deanne Fitzpatrick also and she seems to be using more wool yarns these past few years.

[@loopbyloopstudio]

Glad it was helpful! Yes, Deanne is my aunt! I am using more yarns now than ever.

[@jenniferc.5232]

I hope you get a beeline soon. I have an older townsend with the long blades and love it. Can you explain what you mean by "elastics" on the Bolivar? Is it like a harder rubber?

[@loopbyloopstudio]

Yes, it's very hard, but ply-able plastic. It makes cleaning easy because the elastic blades can be moved to clean under.

[@janetdorey4795]

Hi, thanks for sharing. I lose track of where the selvidge edge is by the time the swatch goes through the cutter.

[@peggymacmichael9788]

Is there a certain way to rip your wool fabric with grain or against grain

[@conniesimonich2327]

Just found you and I’m so glad. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a Frazier cutter and wanted to know what size to cut to use it as punch needle. Any tips would be great. Thank you

[@loopbyloopstudio]

Hi Connie, glad you liked the video! The thickened of your wool all depends on the size of your punch needle tool. I don’t know a ton about punch needle but I know that I can use a rug hooking #8 sized wool strips with a #10 sized Oxford needle. I would look and see if there is any info on the website of whoever made your needle (such as Oxford needles - there is a TON of into there). Hope that helps.

[@kellycormier5387]

Does the Townsend cutter need to be sharpened? I dint see elastic on it. Video was excellent. Thank you

[@inclusopamela6600]

Que tela lisas, soy de chile saludos ....

[@rhondaroberts9581]

Omg I just bought a cutter exactly like the Frazier cutter! Can we get a tad wider blades for it?

[@loopbyloopstudio]

That's great! Yes, I think you can buy them direct from the company: www.fraserrug.com

[@LorisCrochetCorner]

Hi I stopped by to visit you're Lovely channel. I hit all the buttons and bell I hope you do too Tyfs ❤ I'm soooo Looking forward to seeing more videos!! Have a wonderful day much love to you 🥰

[@estherkaidza1618]

How much does thee last one you showed cost?

[@inclusopamela6600]

Que tela utilizas , soy de Chile , Saludos

[@BrandilynEsquivel503]

I just inherited a Rigby cutter that only as the size 4 (1/8th inch) blade on it. Is there someplace to order new blades or is it just what size comes in the cutter?

[@loopbyloopstudio]

You can change the blades out. I would try Ault's Rug Hooking Store (aults.com). Hope that helps!

[@carolinegreen559]

Can any of these cutters used for cotton fabric?

[@loopbyloopstudio]

Hi Caroline, no, cutting fabric other than wool is not recommended for any of these cutters. In addition to dulling your blades, I could see how cotton wouldn’t work well because of how thin it is. Better stick to wool only, I’d say.

[@joanwiberg763]

Can’t hear you ☹️

[@jodic7760]

You should protect your lungs when you’re cutting wool. Those fibers can cause damage over time.

[@loopbyloopstudio]

Hi Jodi! I actually do usually wear a dust mask when cutting almost all the time! Thanks for the comment - it's a good reminder to everyone else who is watching.