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Basic Latch Hook Finishing

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You've mastered latch hook basics, and now it's time to make your project to a finished handmade masterpiece! Learn basic latch hook project finishing with this easy tutorial.
One day it happens. You’ve mastered latch hook basics and have created a beautiful tapestry with yarn scraps and lots of love, but how do you take it from a scruffy work-in-progress to a finished, usable rug or wall hanging? Turns out, it’s just a matter of some hand sewing and deciding how you want to display your handmade masterpiece. Today, let’s take a closer look at a basic method for finishing your latch hook projects!

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