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All Backings and Foundations

All Backings and Foundations

We now offer a wide variety of backings for your art form of choice! From monks cloth to linen we have backings that are for fine cut as small as #2 or woven for those wide rustic hand cuts! We have monks cloth for punching or rug hooking that has a two inch grid and is not stretchy! We have linenthat is 102 inches wide for those BIG projects and soon we will have bleached line too! Because we are the importer we can offer you the best prices and all backing orders of 5 yards or more ship free in the USA! So wether you are a designer, shop, group or guild we have a price break for you!
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All Bolt Wool

All Bolt Wool

We carry wool from Heavens to Betsy, The Wool Studio and Dorr  for our stock bolt wool and our base dying fabrics. You can order in fat quarters, half yards or full yards for your stash. All of the bolt wools choices need to be washed and dried to full them for use. The only one you do not have to wash and dry is the wool of the month package as we have washed and dried that for you. This shows everything we carry online for wools. We also have separate collections of wool grouped by color to make it easier to find something in particular you may be looking for. The bolt wool, unwashed, averages 59-60 in wide Half yards are 18x59-60 unwashed fat quarters are 18x29-30 unwashed
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Black & Brown

Black & Brown

Mixing blacks and dark browns and even deep purples and blues and greens can create rich lively backgrounds that are fun to hook and easy to care for too! these dark background show much less dirt and age and usage then your lighter backgrounds, thats why they are our favorites! The bolt wool, unwashed, averages 59-60 in wide Half yards are 18x59-60 unwashed fat quarters are 18x29-30 unwashed
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Blues & Greens

Blues & Greens

Blue and green are staples.. but blue can be hard for bolt wool. thankfully more and more are coming out that work great as is. But our over dyed sky still is our best selling over dyed wool! From soft blue to angry grays and blue blacks for night time or stormy waters we have it! The bolt wool, unwashed, averages 59-60 in wide Half yards are 18x59-60 unwashed fat quarters are 18x29-30 unwashed
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December classes

December classes

December Classes in Florida Studio We offer all kinds of classes in the fiber arts in our new Florida location! Classes are taught by Chris and Julie and other talented local ladies who have the love, passion and talents for their crafts that they want to share with you! You can call the studio for info or the teacher if they list their #. Here is our current class list. All classes are taught in the class room at  Searsport Rug Hooking31 Chailett RoadSuite #3Rotonda West, Fl. 33947941-828-179 If there is something that you want to learn and don’t see it listed just ask! If your a teacher and want to offer a class please contact us! We would love to talk to you! 
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Dying Supplies

Dying Supplies

Wouldn't you love to be able to dye all the wonderful colors you ever needed for your projects? Don't let this scare you or intimidate you, its easy! At Searsport Rug Hooking we only use Jacquard dyes. I prefer them for many reasons, the main one is that they come in a small jar so they are very easy to use.  We offer the full line of Jacquard Acid dyes. All of the dyed wool in our studio are dyed using these dyes. They work just like Cushing and Pro-Chem dyes. I like that they come in a half once jar, it makes it much easier to work with. We also use many wonderful textures from other suppliers. We do very little solids because we love the textured look. Any questions on dying just yell, Julie is happy to help you.
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February Classes

February Classes

February Classes in Florida Studio The classes are limited to after our rug hooking Cruise! But from February 11 to the end of the month we still have lots going on! We offer all kinds of classes in the fiber arts in our new Florida location! Classes are taught by Chris and Julie and other talented local ladies who have the love, passion and talents for their crafts that they want to share with you! You can call the studio for info or the teacher if they list their #. Here is our current class list. All classes are taught in the class room at  Searsport Rug Hooking31 Chailett RoadSuite #3Rotonda West, Fl. 33947941-828-179 If there is something that you want to learn and don’t see it listed just ask! If your a teacher and want to offer a class please contact us! We would love to talk to you! 
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January Classes

January Classes

January Classes in Florida Studio We offer all kinds of classes in the fiber arts in our new Florida location! Classes are taught by Chris and Julie and other talented local ladies who have the love, passion and talents for their crafts that they want to share with you! You can call the studio for info or the teacher if they list their #. Here is our current class list. All classes are taught in the class room at  Searsport Rug Hooking31 Chailett RoadSuite #3Rotonda West, Fl. 33947941-828-179 If there is something that you want to learn and don’t see it listed just ask! If your a teacher and want to offer a class please contact us! We would love to talk to you! 
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Large Rugs and Runners

Large Rugs and Runners

Our specialty is big rugs! We love projects that result in a masterpiece to be handed down for generations!  All of the patterns and kits we offer are our own designs and we can do any pattern into a kit for you even if it is not listed yet.We have grouped all of the patterns by size to make it a bit easier to browse. If you are looking for something special please don't hesitate to let us know.We are always coming up with new patterns and sometimes I just do not have it on the web site yet.*All patterns are hand drawn on our own primitive linen.*Special care is given to ensure patterns are straight on the straight of the grain.All of our edges are surged and we leave a generous borderin case you might want to add to your rug.
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Linen

Linen

Linen.... I will only say that there is a reason that we only put our patterns on one backing. We love it plain and simple. Its strong, long lasting, doesn't stretch out of shape from packing and if you like to do big rugs you can do room sized rugs, with no over lap seam using our 102in wide linen! We are happy to send a sample if you would like to touchy feely it ;) If you have ever hooked one of our patterns then you have used our linen, we have imported this for years! The EPI (ends per inch) is 13. "We have bulk pricing on all our linen. The more you buy, the more you save! Each listing is for certain yardages price break. You just put in how many yards you want at that price, it must be in the yardage for that discount. For instance you can not order one yard at the 50 yard price ;)  If you order less then the bulk pricing for that listing we will refund your order.” We are very excited to offer two new linens! One is for fine cut work, suitable for 2-5 cut. It is an even weave just like our wide cut linen, but it is only 57 inches wide. This is also PERFECT for the Oxford punch needle using yarn! We will have bulk pricing on this also. Our second linen is a fine weave for stitching and miniature punching and appliqué!   
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Linen blanks

Linen blanks

You choose the size! We cut, serge and draw the outside lines for you on the straight of the grain. Easy Peasy! Then you draw in what you want and hook away! Don’t see your size? Just call we can do anything you need!  Standard sized blanks  All of these pieces of linen are serged on the edges, with a 4 inch salvage and the lines drawn on the straight of the grain. If you would like us to add a boarder, inside of the outside lines, just tell us how wide you would like it to be. Custom Blanks We can also do custom cut piece for you, if none of our stock pieces fit your needs. ALL You need to know is what you want the finished size to be, we add a 4 inch salvage. We are happy to draw the outside line in for you. This will ensure that your drawing, when you do it, is on the straight of grain. There is no waste for you and your piece is all surged and ready to go. You can design it just the way you like. Just email or call us and we will figure it all out for you. We just need to know the size you want your finished piece to be. 1-207-249-0891 or searsportrugs@aol.com
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March Classes

March Classes

March Classes in Florida Studio We offer all kinds of classes in the fiber arts in our new Florida location! Classes are taught by Chris and Julie and other talented local ladies who have the love, passion and talents for their crafts that they want to share with you! You can call the studio for info or the teacher if they list their #. Here is our current class list. All classes are taught in the class room at  Searsport Rug Hooking31 Chailett RoadSuite #3Rotonda West, Fl. 33947941-828-179 If there is something that you want to learn and don’t see it listed just ask! If your a teacher and want to offer a class please contact us! We would love to talk to you! 
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Monks cloth

Monks cloth

While we LOVE linen, but we know that it’s not perfect for all Rug styles. So we now stock our own line of 2X2 cotton monks cloth. woven for us and with very competitive pricing that includes shipping in the USA on 5 yards and up! YES free shipping, even on the full, long rolls of 50 yards!
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Neutral Wools

Neutral Wools

Neutral wool's are great for over dying or mixing for funky, old looking backgrounds. The nice thing with mixing your backgrounds is you dont have to worry about running out and matching something! you can comfortably add another wool and it will look great! The bolt wool, unwashed, averages 59-60 in wide Half yards are 18x59-60 unwashed fat quarters are 18x29-30 unwashed
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New high density wools

New high density wools

 When you feel these wools you will notice a density improvement to the pieces, which represents a significant investment by the The Wool Studio. These pieces are over a year in the making and strike the best balance between density, hand and price.  ​You can cut these truly 100% wool items down to a size 4 with confidence and without fraying. If you are a fine hooker, these new items will give you a much broader selection of textures to use in your projects. If you use our wool for appliqué, trees, proddy, shirring, etc., you will notice tighter edges on even more intricate patterns.  What’s more, you can cut and hook these new items, down to a 4, without washing, saving you time and money! Try it before you wash your wool. Please note that if you do choose to wash these new items, with the density change, we recommend a cold wash, cold rinse and a cool dryer. This will minimize over-felting and excessive shrinkage. if your a Dyer here is a Blurb from Rebecca at the wool studio, we hope it helps you...We have evaluated the denser product and strongly believe it is superior in every aspect. Of course, Rebecca has overdyed some of the new lights to see how they would react to the dye process. Noteworthy attributes are; the wool wets beautifully...through and through. Also, the wool dyed beautifully even when it was not pre-washed. We have had two topnotch overdying businesses evaluate the new items in their processes and they have had rave reviews. Not only can these items be cut to a 4 or smaller (even unwashed, off the bolt) it can of course be cut on an 8-1/2 (or hand torn) wider.Ultimately you will need to draw your own conclusions. If you are concerned, you may want to consider using a low simmer (rather than a raging boil), rinse in a warm/lukewarm temperature (rather than a shocking cold) and thena cool dryer (rather than a hot dryer).
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November classes

November classes

November Classes in Florida Studio We offer all kinds of classes in the fiber arts in our new Florida location! Classes are taught by Chris and Julie and other talented local ladies who have the love, passion and talents for their crafts that they want to share with you! You can call the studio for info or the teacher if they list their #. Here is our current class list. All classes are taught in the class room at  Searsport Rug Hooking31 Chailett RoadSuite #3Rotonda West, Fl. 33947941-828-179 If there is something that you want to learn and don’t see it listed just ask! If your a teacher and want to offer a class please contact us! We would love to talk to you! 
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October classes

October classes

October Classes in Florida Studio We offer all kinds of classes in the fiber arts in our new Florida location! Classes are taught by Chris and Julie and other talented local ladies who have the love, passion and talents for their crafts that they want to share with you! You can call the studio for info or the teacher if they list their #. Here is our current class list. All classes are taught in the class room at  Searsport Rug Hooking31 Chailett RoadSuite #3Rotonda West, Fl. 33947941-828-179 If there is something that you want to learn and don’t see it listed just ask! If your a teacher and want to offer a class please contact us! We would love to talk to you! 
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Over Dyed Wool

Over Dyed Wool

 This page is still evolving.... Please hang in there with us. I'm trying to find a format that works for us with over dyed wool.  Because every piece is unique and different I want you to see the piece you are ordering. But because we sell so much in the Studio it's a daily job keeping this page updated. If your looking for a certain color feel free to email us and I will take pictures of the current wool and email them to you. Meanwhile this page will look a bit wonky till I figure it out lol  Our over dyed wool is all ready for you to work with. Please remember to order more then you need to sure you have enough and Please remember that all monitors show color very differently. When I load a picture and I list it here, it is a very close match. We have no control over how your monitor is set or shows color. We always welcome you sending a small sample of what you are looking for and we will do our very best to match it as closely as we can. If it would not work for us we would not send it to you either :) We use a mixture of Heavens to Betsy wool's, The Wool Studios Wool's and Dorr Wool's for our base dying fabrics. We use our own formulas and only Jaquard Dyes as our dyes.
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Pick a Border

Pick a Border

"Pick A Boarder Rugs"  The great rug with a funny name!These are designed so you have input on what you want to hook. You choose what is going in the boarders to make the rug uniquely yours. They are also designed to use up those scraps that we all accumulate over time with having left overs from past projects!  This design has a circle and squares center and corners, with the four side left for you to choose what you would like us to draw in for you and ship off36x48 This rug is more suited to the floor with it 3 foot by four foot finished size. You will pick two 8x18 patterns for the short ends and two of the stair tread patterns for the long sides.
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Rug Hooking Equip

Rug Hooking Equip

The Right Stuff!All of our Rug Hooking Frames and Rug Hooksare made right here in the state of Maine for us byIsland Wood WorksThe home of theSlimline Frame and The Tiny Travelers! Like anything you do, the right equipment is so very important. We carry hooks that are hand made right here in Maine and each one is unique and different. We have the standard hook ends that are like a crochet hook. I hook with 8, 8.5 and 9 and use our hook in a pencil handle and Chris, who also hooks wide cuts uses our in a baseball handle.  Every handle is a little different and the woods are all special. But you can order any type of handle you want. Either a ball, short and fat or a pencil, long and narrow or a fat pencil which is med length and fatter. We have all kinds of cutter accessories to make your cutting as easy as possible! Sorters, boxes, stands and more all made from top quality hard woods, beautify finished to give you years of enjoyment. We also stock the Beeline cutter and blades.
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Searsport's Florida Hookin'

Searsport's Florida Hookin'

SAVE THE DATE 2/26-28/2019 We now put on one big event every year, in February in Punta Gorda, Florida! So come to Florida where everyone is escaping the cold and snow, for three days of fun and sun!! This is the place for a woolly good time! Tons of rug hookers, we have seating for up to 400, a rug show, free demos every day, many classes, TONS of vendors, right on the water, door prizes and more This is an all round fun 3 days! Don't want to travel with a frame? Now you can rent one from us, it will be waiting when you arrive!! Florida's Event is February 26, 27&28, 2019!Our hours are 9-4 for registered attendees. Walk-ins are welcome from 10-4 each day for $7.00 at the door. This is for shopping, viewing the rug show and free demos only. Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 About the classes at the Florida Hookin' The classrooms will open at 8:30 to allow you to go in a set up your stuff after you check in at registration.  ******************** Maine's Harvest Hookin' is now organized by Green Mountain Rug Hooking! All the info you need  is here on their website!
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Special workshops

Special workshops

These are events and specialty classes outside of our reg one day, in store classes taught by us and our regular line up of local teachers. Each year we will try to bring you 2-4 teachers from outside our area for special effects or styles of rug Hooking, rug punching, mini punch, stitching or other fiber related art forms. If there is a teacher you would like to have us try to get please drop us a line. Keep in mind though that the most popular teachers are booked 2-3 years in advance. Our new large class room is set up to handle classes from 6-24 and still have space to spread out and work. Most classes are kept on the smaller side though to allow as much one on one as possible with the teacher. It is up to the teacher to set class sizes based on her style of teaching and limits. Most classes are 6-20 with that in mind. If we have a hold the spot offering, this puts you in line for first come first secured place in the class. We will contact you in the order received for payment once details are set. Your space is not secured until payment is received. We will always keep a waitlist of 5-6 people up till the last minute, if the teacher is good with that, for any cancellations.
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Stools & Benches

Stools & Benches

What tools do you need to do our bench or stool kit?Saws? Plywood?Glue guns? Wrenches?Drills? Electric staplers?Hanger bolts, washers, nuts?What work do you expect to have to do when you get our DIY Stool kit?Do you need to trim padding?Cut batting?Fit muslin? Then hope you didn't trim to much off........ No! You are ready to go if you order a completed stool and everything is pre cut and pre drilled if you order the DIY!Our benches are 12x24, the stools are 12x12 and both stand 9-10inches high for the finished size.Of course this also depends on your hooking. We have a tutorial here on how to fit and finish the stools and the benches
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Wool Appliqué

Wool Appliqué

We stock wool... thousands of yards of wool for rug hooking..... so it only stands to reason we are going to be an appliquer’s dream store. We know we are new to the appliqué arena but we think you’ll be pleased if you come to visit in Florida or order from us! Don see your favorite designer or threads? Just ask! We are looking to expand and be your favorite supplier!
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Wool Pre Cuts

Wool Pre Cuts

We have an Accuquilt Mark 5 die cutting machine and many, many dies. We are happy to cut your fringes for feather trees, berry strips for berries or lavender, bases for tiny tree skirts or candle mats. We can do many flowers, hexagons, shapes and pennies and tongues out of any of our washed 100% wool. This takes all the work out of it for you and you get to go right to the stitching! Our collection will grow as we have time to add pictures
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