Rug Making Equipment

Frames

Lap frames are small and portable. Any size of rug can be attached. Once the area has been worked simply move the hessian to the next area.

Lap Frame

This frame sits comfortably on your lap. Pin the hessian onto the frame. 12" x 16"
£24.00Weight 4 kg

Lap Frame with gripper

As above but with Gripper. Just lay the hessian onto the frame to secure. 12" x 16"
£56.00Weight 4 kg
(Not always available, please check before ordering)

Townsend Portable Lap Frames(These are fabulous frames)

Both frames sit comfortably on your lap making hooking easy. They have gripper to hold your foundation taut and both fold down into a carrying case.

Frame 1 has a 360degree rotating frame £225.00 includes shipping

Frame 2 has a fixed frame £190.00 includes shipping

NB Townsend products are shipped directly to your given address from the USA . ( Please be aware that you the customer are liable to pay any custom duty and VAT on delivery of goods.)

Stretcher Frame

Stretcher frames are the more traditional style frame and they come in two sizes.

• Medium 26" £28.00Weight 4 kg
• Large 36"      £38.00Weight 4 kg

Hoop 14"

Very light, easy to carry - perfect for the travelling rug maker.
£16.95Weight 500gms

Hooks

Made in England, all hooks have wooden handles

Choose the correct size hook for the style of work you will be doing. The most popular size for regular hooking is a medium or large. Wooden and steel 'prodders' are used to work proddy technique on a frame from the back, although it can be worked without a frame. Spring hooks are used for working proddy from the front.

Hooking technique ~ Long strips of material cut from less than 1/4" to 3/4" wide. Material is pulled through the foundation to make a series of loops.
Proddy technique also known as Clippie, Peg or Proggy ~ Material cut from 2" to 4" long and from 1/2" to 1" wide. When worked it gives a shaggy appearance.

• No.1 Fine ~ Hooks fine cut material or yarns £13.50
• No.2 Medium ~ Hooks material from 1/4" Steel hook £13.50 or Brass £14.25
• No.3 Large ~ Hooks material from 1/2" Steel hook £13.50 or Brass £14.25
• No.4 Bronze ~ Hooks fine to medium £14.25
• No.5 Pencil Hook ~ Hooks fine to medium, Steel hook £13.50 or Brass £14.25
• No.6 Wooden Prodder ~ £7.95
• No.7 Steel Prodder ~ £13.75 or Brass £14.25
• No.8 Spring Hook for Proddy ~ £11.95
• No.9 Spring Hook for Proddy ~ Long Handle (less wrist strain) £14.95
• Weight per hook 200gms

Cutting Equipment

Cutting Sets

Cutting sets make cutting material quick and easy. Simply lay material on the cutting board, place ruler over material and cut. Set includes: Cutting board 11"x17", ruler 6"x24", rotary cutter.
(NB cutting board is self sealing; it is not possible to use the cutter on anything other than this type of board.)
Set £38.00Weight 1.5 kg

Scissors

Curved/raised handles with fine sharp points allows you to cut close to your work.
Pair £14.95Weight 250gms

Townsend Fabric Cutter

Easy to use fabric cutter with a choice of 12 cutter sizes from no.3 which cuts 3/32 width, 4 cuts 1/8 , 5 cuts 5/32, 6 cuts 3/16, 7 cuts 7/32, 8 cuts 1/4, 8.5 cuts 5/16, 9 cuts 3/8, 10 cuts 1/2", 11 cuts 3/4", 12 cuts 1" and 13 which cuts 1 1/4".

The Cutter comes with fold up handle, clamp, tightening knob, removable cutter cartridge (size of your choice) and a Samsonite carrying case.

Cartridges can be ordered individually or as a set. Other accessories table mounting bracket (will adapt to a 4" table thickness) and a cutter cartridge carrying case holds up to three cartridges

Townsend Cutter £290.00 includes one cutting cartridge of your choice, carrying bag and p&p

• Complete cutter + 1 extra cassette £355.00
• Complete cutter + 2 extra cassettes £423.00
• Complete cutter + 3 extra cassettes £490.00
• Complete cutter + 4 extra cassettes £555.00
• Complete cutter + 5 extra cassettes £620.00
• Complete cutter + 6 extra cassettes £681.00

Cutting Cassettes - No. 3 to No. 10 £61.00 each, No. 11 to No. 13 (includes fabric support plate for wider blades)£85.00 each plus P&P as follows:

• 1-2 cassettes £22.00
• 3-4 cassettes £25.00
• 5-6 cassettes £30.00

Multi-cut cassettes - Available from size No.3 to 10
eg. No.6 (cuts 8 strips) £85.00 each.
Shipping price (1-2 cassettes) £27.00

Tote table - portable table 6" high, 8" x 11"
Lightweight portable folding cutter table - easy to attach cutter. Legs fold for easy travel. £60.00 each £27.00 shipping.

NB Townsend goods are shipped directly to your given address from the USA . ( Please be aware that you the customer are liable to pay any custom duty and VAT on delivery of goods.)

Dyeing

Dye Spoons

Stainless steel size 1/4 or 1/32
£6.99 eachWeight 250 gms

See also dye kits in the kits section.