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.

 

And then one fairy night, May became June…

THE SKY KING hooked wall art
THE SKY KING wall hanging. Mixed fibers on monk’s cloth. He’s available. Email if you’re interested.

Apparently, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote that. Let me know if you know otherwise. And welcome, summer!

Here at High on Hooking we’ve already been cavorting with Bowyn on his new doggie splashpad. Fun times! Almost vacation-like. Till you slip and fall on your ass and get all wet. LOL In fact, soon the three of us are off for a little road trip. The rest of the summer will be spent gardening and playing in the pool (okay, it’s only 3-feet deep, but you need something here in the desert!) and making, making, making. We don’t teach again till August, but festivals and the holidays will be here before you know it.

What are your plans for the summer? How do you decompress and just breathe? Lord knows we can all use some R&R given the collective stresses that we’re all living under. (The gas for that road trip is gonna cost a mint!)

For the art teachers out there, In the Studio Online is now soliciting workshop and lecture proposals for WORKSHOP WEEK 2027 – February 4-14, 2027. Find the INSTRUCTOR CALL HERE.

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

Dog sitting on a partially hooked run in front of full bags and a laundry basket full of rugs.
Bowyn, AKA Helper, sits on a rug awaiting a treat. And wondering where we’re off to teach this time. (Alas, he visited the doggie hotel and was unable to accompany us to the Arizona Fiber Arts Festival in Camp Verde.)

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!

 

Small cup; mixed media
Yes, we are hooking with little mesh cups! And weaving and stitching too.

 

 

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.