Swedish, or Huck, weaving uses a special fabric for stitching. 3. If you have ever used a sewing needle, you can make a wonderful monk’s cloth afghan. Monks Cloth: very popular with rug hookers, this is made of cotton and will stretch more than the burlap, making it a little bit of a challenge for the beginner; however it is stronger and more durable than burlap. When using #8 cut strips punch in every 2nd hole but put your next row three holes over. Cut your fabric using the pattern. If your frame is larger than your final pillow size, draw the square of your pillow on the Monks cloth. My stretcher bars allowed for a 12”x12” pillow insert. I hand drew a 12”x12” square and my design lines on my Monks cloth using a permanent marker. Zigzag 4 … NOTE: The large pumpkin sewing pattern is to be cut on the fold. Other fabrics with an even weave, such as Aida cloth or huck toweling, can also be used. I am also experimenting with monks cloth. Stretch the cloth one side at a time; lift the cloth off the tacks, pull tightly, and set the cloth back over the tacks. Once you have finished weaving the afghan, you have one or two steps left. Cut off all the yarns at the edge of the cloth to be the same length as the fringe. You need four sides for each pumpkin. The four edges of the afghan need to be finished so they don't fray, ruining the hard work you have completed. I used a very fine stitch and sewed twice (right beside each other.) This popular three-sided stitch that does not require a sewing machine for stitching the cut edge of monk's cloth. Geometric designs are created on the surface of monk's-cloth-weave fabric by running a needle and yarn under vertical blocks of woven threads. Cut the edge of the monk’s cloth even on all four sides. I use an 8, 8.5 and 9 cut. Hundreds of thousands of free craft projects, craft patterns, craft tutorials and more. Iron the pillow top on the back side. Unravel the rows from the zig zag stitches to the edge of the cloth. Then put two of your pieces together and sew around one side. Swedish weavers use this beautiful method to fringe and edge the monk's c The cloth should be stretched as tightly as possible for the punch needle technique to work properly. Craftster.org is an online community for crafts and DIY projects where you can find loads of ideas, advice, and inspiration. It’s not too bad and a lot cheaper than linen. Transfer design template to your Monks cloth. A pillow may also have this edging. Rug Warp: warp is also made of cotton, but each square is made of a thicker, sturdier thread than monk’s cloth. That’s what I usually hook on but it’s so darned expensive. Swedish weaving is usually done on a fabric known as monk's cloth. This fabric has a surface with raised threads that form squares—and allows designs to be symmetrical. Sheri’s question: Hi Cindi, what’s the difference in rug warp and say primitive linen. And where do you get […] In very little time, you can learn to follow the charts and create these beautiful designs on soft, cotton monk’s cloth fabric. Cut a piece of monks cloth (such as Natural Monks Cloth, $14.99, JOANN) large enough to stretch over and around the frame. If you are using monk's cloth and a #6 cut strip punch in every 2nd hole. "Swedish weaving", also known as "monk's cloth" or "huck towel" embroidery, is an attractive, easy-to-do form of counted-thread needlework. When putting your rows side by side, space your next row 2 holes over. Included in the book are five pages of illustrated how-to instructions and the charts and instructions for 10 gorgeous afghans. Pattern IHS - $9.00 FREE SHIPPING in USA In 2001, Nettie's Needleworks released The Original Italian Hem Stitch for Monk's Cloth.