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Vibrant fibers, timeless art. Creative inspirations and expert tips for rug hooking enthusiasts.

Rug Hooking magazine is published five times per year, and is available in some book and craft stores, and by subscription. Our goal is to provide high-quality articles and photographs about the art and craft of rug hooking, and how-to articles on techniques and projects. Rug Hooking readers are passionate about rug hooking, and they value informative articles about the craft and the people involved in the field. They also enjoy the high-quality projects that they find in our magazine.

09/07/2025

IT'S FINALLY HERE! We're in love with the new "Celebration" cover, featuring a gorgeous rug hooked by Alice Bespolko!
🎨Cover Image credit: 3 Sheep in the UK, 22" x 30", #6-cut wool and wool and acrylic yarn on linen. Designed and hooked by Alice Bespolko, Hamilton, Ontario, 2024.
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26/06/2025

Get the "Celebration!" pattern FREE in the June/July/August 2025 issue! Here are a few ways in which you can customize this pattern:
✔️Make the fireworks glitter with metallic yarns or Arctic Rays.
✔️Use brightly colored wools or yarns to give the fireworks emphasis.
✔️Practice your points with the stars or replace the stars with
French knots.
✔️Add velvet yarns or paisley to the red, white, and blue.
✔️Follow a direction of hooking that makes the stripes of
the flag “wave”; mix textures and dyed wools to add to the
wave of the flag.
🎨Image credit: "Celebration!" Hooked by Ruth Poole and designed by W. Cushing & Company / P Is For Primitive. From the June/July/August 2025 issue: Celebration! Burst into Summer with this Jubilant Design. Text and Pattern by Lisanne Miller.
❓❓❓ What is your favorite July 4th or summertime tradition?
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25/06/2025

🎉We're getting ready to reveal the book cover of the brand-new Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs 35!

19/06/2025

June's Third Thursday with Lisanne is "The Eyes Have It"—animal eyes, that is! Lisanne explores the proportion of the eye to the nose, how to hook a basic eye, and the tools you need to hook it!

Lisanne uses Judy Carter's book "Hooking Animals: How to Bring Animals to Life in Wool Rugs" in today's demonstration. Use promo code SUMMER50 at checkout in the RHM online store for 50% off your copy: https://portal.publishersserviceassociates.com/carts/rughookingshop/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=292.

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09/06/2025

From the June/July/August 2025 issue: Sip, Paint, Hook, or Punch: An Excuse To Get Together. Text and Photography by Linda Pietz.

💬"Painting parties have been quite the rage for some time now. Perhaps you have attended one. Everyone gets a generous glass of wine, and the fun begins. The instructor provides a painting project that is doable even for the budding artist who has never held a paintbrush. Step by step, the instructor walks the students through the painting. By the end of the session—once the wine glasses are empty—each person has a lovely painting to show for their time. Well, why shouldn’t rug hookers get in on the fun of a painting
party by combining hooking or punching with painting a canvas?"

🎨Image credit: Cow Over the Moon, 9" x 12", mostly #8-cut on linen mounted to acrylic-painted canvas board. Designed, hooked, and painted by Linda Pietz, 2023.

❓❓❓ Have you attended a paint party (or a rug or punch party?) What did you create? Share your stories and photos!
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09/06/2025

The new TIGHR The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers membership is open! For $99, your benefits include:
• Mighty Networks TIGHR Membership through 2027
• Virtually interact with fellow members
• Email newsletters
• Classes, workshops, talks, tours, and other exclusive video content
• Fun challenges – Two free patterns available now!
• Exclusive access to 2027 Conference information and classes

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[Sponsored by: TIGHR The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers]

06/06/2025

From the June/July/August 2025 issue: From First Rug to Favorite Rug: Taking Stock of the Journey. Text by Tamara Pavich, Photography by the artists.

💬"I bet you can remember picking up a hook for the first time and making your first-ever effort to pull a loop of wool through backing fabric. Almost by definition, beginnings are humble. Here, about a dozen rug hookers think back to their first little mats—those stars, snowmen, and other simple shapes and figures. From their beginnings, these members of Midwest Rug Hookers have taken their favorite fiber art in many directions and allowed art a big place in their lives. These are their stories."

🎨Image credit: Queen Bee, 15” x 18 1/2", #3- to 5-cut on linen. Designed by Donna Hrkman and hooked by Jodi Isom, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2018.

❓❓❓ What was your first rug? Your favorite rug? Share your stories and photos!

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05/06/2025

Tell us what you think about the latest June/July/August 2025 issue of Rug Hooking Magazine! Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEz6cHRdYTK_HJPas0_6EBVnb7KnXBgUUrkeESszkap-UzYQ/viewform?usp=dialog

22/05/2025

Join us for the Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes at the 2025 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, where creativity meets craftsmanship!

Whether you're into spinning, dyeing, weaving, felting, or knitting, our hands-on classes are taught by talented instructors ready to inspire beginners and experts alike.

📅 September 5–7, 2025
📍 Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI
🎟️ Register early—classes fill fast!

Unleash your inner fiber artist and be part of a community that celebrates the beauty of wool from fleece to finished piece. https://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/

15/05/2025

This month on Third Thursdays with Lisanne, we're exploring the second part of the rich history and creative possibilities of paisley-patterned woven wool—specifically, vintage paisley shawls that once served as cherished status symbols in Scotland, France, and Britain. Lisanne walks you through how to evaluate these beautiful textiles, decide which are “cutters” (suitable for rug hooking), and prep the fabric for use in your projects. You'll learn how to preserve the integrity of the design while incorporating the elegance of paisley into your hooked rugs. A must-watch for anyone interested in mixing history, texture, and tradition!

17/04/2025

This month on Third Thursdays with Lisanne, we're exploring the rich history and creative possibilities of paisley-patterned woven wool—specifically, vintage paisley shawls that once served as cherished status symbols in Scotland, France, and Britain. Lisanne walks you through how to evaluate these beautiful textiles, decide which are “cutters” (suitable for rug hooking), and prep the fabric for use in your projects. You'll learn how to preserve the integrity of the design while incorporating the elegance of paisley into your hooked rugs. A must-watch for anyone interested in mixing history, texture, and tradition!

20/03/2025

March brings thoughts of spring and fresh greenery! In this session, Lisanne explores how greens can work as a versatile neutral in your rug hooking projects. She’ll share tips on incorporating both textured and hand-dyed greens, plus add a fun twist with a pop of paisley. Don’t miss this colorful and inspiring lesson!

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