Here at High on Hooking we do “not so traditional” rug hooking and stitching. That is, the art isn’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 hooked 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.
We’ve officially entered the holiday season!
I’m typing on the eve of the first of two big holiday events coming up this season. Wow, life is moving at the speed of light. (You know, the light that no longer exists in the late afternoon and early evening.) Damn, though, I wasn’t really ready for all the Christmas ads playing on TV. And the (often horrendous) carols playing in stores. Just another reason to stay home and make your own gifts. Or purchase them from a local artist creating in your own community. Hint, hint…
Meanwhile, besides the holidays rapidly approaching, so is IN THE STUDIO’S WORKSHOP WEEK 2027! Instructors have been chosen and are getting ready for February 4-14. As the Administer of WW2027, I maintain our webpage HERE on my website. Please head there to see the list of instructors and read about some changes we’ve had to make concerning our social media and email platform. You might even notice that I’m not just doing admin again this year, but I’m teaching as well! It’ll be a busy few months going forward, for sure!
I hope you have some time during these busy days to take some time for yourself and your mental health, no matter the form that may take: handwork, reading, getting a mani/pedi, walking, yoga, sex… (Just checking to see if you’re still reading.) Below are the two big holiday events I have coming up in November and early December. I’m selling at them both and need to make sure that I have items to offer. Thank goodness I rely on handwork to relax. Maybe we’ll see you there.
HIGH DESERT STUDIO TOUR – ALBUQUERQUE
November 14 and 15
I’ll be at Stop #6 again with Dagmar @paperdag (yarns) and Sarah @southwestsunflowerpottery (pottery).
Info:
https://studiotour.allisonjoneshunt.com/#mobile-hero
SANTA FE FIBER FIESTA – SANTA FE
December 4-6
All fiber arts all the time!
Info:
https://www.evfac.org/events/fallfiberfiesta
An important note:
Because I tend to be pretty busy, my blog posts have been limited for a while now. To find out what I’m up to on a daily basis, please see my Instagram page. I’ll be honest, given Meta’s 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. The world continues to have a tough time of it; let’s share beauty and the best humanity has to offer. And make art! Creativity is life-affirming. (And often subversive too. :))
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 get in touch with me directly.