Here at High on Hooking we do “not so traditional” rug hooking. That is, the mats and rugs aren’t necessarily fashioned using only woolen strips or yarn. I prefer to use old textiles (especially old t-shirts and bed sheets!), funky fabrics, and notions like yarns and ribbon. Cutting cloth strips by hand to a fairly broad width gives each mat a bit of a rustic and bulky charm, creating something you can really sink your toes into. They look good on the wall too. Don’t forget to try them on benches and tables.
2025 is here with all that it entails
It’s late in January (yes, once again I am tardy updating this page), and the world and US are knee-deep in doodoo. For myself and my sanity, I’ve been burying myself in MAKING and getting ready for IN THE STUDIO’S WORKSHOP WEEK 2025 (February 6-16). More on the latter below. I’m also prepping to teach a couple of classes up in northern New Mexico again at EVFAC, the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center. Which is kind of a home away from home by now. See our CALENDAR page for details.
The holidays were good to us here; many of our pieces sold and are now living in-state as well as in places like Chicago and New Hampshire and who knows where else. Time to make new stuff!
HOLES continues to appear in Susan Feller‘s traveling exhibit STORIES ARE MADE LOOP BY LOOP: CONTEMPORARY RUG HOOKING WITH FABRICS, YARN, AND PLASTIC. The show recently moved to the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. It’s there through March 30, 2025. More info and catalog HERE.
In the Studio Online’s WORKSHOP WEEK 2025 starts in less than two weeks! Remember that all registrants receive invites to three (3!) bonus events; key among them is our guest artist-speaker, APRIL DECONICK. More info and social media links HERE.
An important note:
Because I tend to be quite busy, my blog posts have been limited in the past year. To see what I’m up to on a daily basis, please see my Instagram page. I will be honest, given Meta’s recent policy changes and the crap that shows up in my feeds these days, I am actively exploring other platforms.
Let’s all continue to practice PATIENCE and, especially, KINDNESS in 2024, and as we enter 2025. The world continues to have a tough time of it; let’s share beauty and the best humanity has to offer.
Laura
WORKSHOP INFO
You can find info regarding scheduled classes and other events on the CALENDAR page.
And no worries if you can’t make a scheduled class, I also host individuals and groups on Zoom, in my home, and at other locations. Just give me a yell at Laura@highonhooking.com if you’d like to set something up. I’ll even provide lunch!
We’ve got an ETSY SHOP! (Not that we update it too much given the current state of ETSY. LOL)
Nothing says I LOVE YOU like a hand-hooked rug or piece of art. See us at www.etsy.com/shop/HighonHooking. Make us a favorite please. Feel free to buy there or contact me directly if you see something you like (there or on our social media) or if you’d like made just for you. In fact, customers outside of the USA should contact me directly.