Heather's guide to making a hooky rug Preparing the materials Cut the fabric into thin strips using a cutting board, perspex ruler and a rotary wheel. Shades of Heather video clip How to hook Use a hook tool to weave your fabric onto the hessian backing. Working from the 'finished' side, hook the fabric upwards to form loops. Always allow a 4" border for finishing purposes. Shades of Heather video clip Using a lap frame Rug hooking is much easier with a lap frame. Edge grippers hold the hessian firmly, providing better tension. Shades of Heather video clip Designing a rug Stuck for ideas? Why not copy a photograph of your favourite view or pet. Use a felt tip pen and dressmaking net to transfer the details to the hessian backing. Shades of Heather video clip Shades of Heather Video Video clips used are edited extracts from Heather's latest video. Available on video cassette or DVD for £15.95p inc. UK p&p.