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.
SUMMER TIME AND THE LIVING IS (NOT) EASY
Yikes! June starts tomorrow. Summer has arrived. Indeed, our backyard here in Albuquerque read 96 degrees an hour ago. Climate change is real, my friends, and New Mexico is again in deep drought. But we press on, because what else? Actually, Bowyn and I need to put up our little pool sooner than later so that we can chill. We’re also avoiding social media for a bit given that the whole world seems to be on fire – literally and figuratively. What’s a girl to do?
HOOK AND PUNCH AND STITCH AND SKETCH ON!
And teach too. We’ve got punch classes coming up in June and September. Find that info on our CALENDAR page. And go to festivals! June 7th and 8th, we’ll be up at El Rancho de las Golondrinas in Santa Fe, for the SPRING FESTIVAL. It’s one of our favorite places to hang and sell our wares. Whether your a native or just visiting the area, Las Golondrinas will give you a good sense of the history and cultural heritage of this part of New Mexico. Plus there’s food and farm animals and fiber and music and art and…
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 practice PATIENCE and, especially, KINDNESS in 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.