Posted by Joan on February 19, 19100 at 14:23:21:
In Reply to: Repairing Fringe posted by Kathy Schuler on February 15, 19100 at 13:17:07:
Kathy,
I repair hooked rugs and my advice would be to have the rug appraised for value if you haven't already done so. The appraiser should be able to advise you as to what would be the best course of action. Depending on value and how much you like the piece, make a determination. If that's all that needs to be done to it, it would be worth it to have it in good condition.
acquired a hooked rug 9 x 6.5. The rug it seems was stored in a garage. Mice chewed the fringe off one side. The fringe is chewed up to each single "knot". Can I repair this myself? Should I have it professionally repaired. By the way, I checked and found repairing is $15 per foot hand sewed and .75 per foot machine sewed. Thanks for your advice.