During my day I come across all kinds of interesting tidbits of information, the kinds of things that can help me or another hooker with our art. That’s what you’ll find on this page. Hopefully, I’ll manage to update it now and again.
Even more “stuff” lives on my Pinterest page; boards include: hooking tips; punched rugs; abstract/geometric rugs; paintings; business and art shows; color; sketching and journaling; nature that inspires; books; textile waste; food; and even dogs and haircuts! It’s chock-full of subjects to get lost in. I park things there so that I don’t destroy large swaths of forests printing everything.
On a daily basis, you’ll find all kinds of info and links to other hookers and ancillary suppliers on our Facebook page. Don’t miss it. Like it please! Then do the same for our Instagram. I try to keep the latter free of personal stuff; it’s pretty much art. Okay, and dogs. I do love my Welsh Springer spaniels.
Always under construction… And please check websites to make sure all info is current!
Some of my suppliers:
- Dorr Mill Store (rug hooking supplies galore and more!)
- Halcyon Yarn (rug yarn and other items, hooking and other fiber arts)
Donna Hrkman holding her rug “Indian Boy” at a class in Albuquerque in 2019. - Maritime Family Fiber (rug and other wool yarns)
- Darn Good Yarn (online ethical yarn and clothing store)
- Monk’s Cloth Lady (all kinds of monk’s cloth including 2×2)
Rug Hookers/Studios I love (even if I’ve only managed to visit most virtually); this is a very incomplete list:
- ArtWools Studio of Susan L. Feller (wool artist and teacher)
- Cindi Gay Rug Hooking (supplies, workshops, an e-school, videos, and more!)
- Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio (rugs, kits, classes, blog, and anything else you need to “create beauty every day”)
- Karen D. Miller Studio (exhibits, classes/workshops, and a blog in one beautiful website)
- The Oxford Company (Amy Oxford’s mecca for punch needle/hooking including supplies, rugs, classes, and her school/”retreat” )
- Parris House Wool Works (a shop, a blog, classes, and events all brought to you by Beth Miller)
- Lori Laberge (architectural geometric hooked and painted art)
- Donna Mulholland Studio (hooked and painted art)
- Donna Hrkman (hooking artist and teacher extraordinaire)
“Authorities” on rug hooking:
- Association of Traditional Hooking Artists, ATHA (” an international fellowship of artists that fosters individuality and diversity in rug hooking”)
- Rug Hooking Daily (an interactive rug hooking community chatting about all things rug hooking)
- Rug Hooking Magazine (read about all things rug hooking)
More to come…
