Miss February here, but come Saturday I’ll be up in Española at the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center (EVFAC). Why? you ask. Actually, there are two good reasons, two very good reasons you might want to join me:
1. I’m teaching a class!
Chances are, if you read this blog, you’re already a rug hooker. Or you’ve developed an interest in hooked rugs, thought that you might even want to try hooking one yourself. This is your chance! Don’t wait, carpe hook! I’ll be running an introductory workshop, 10-2, this Saturday, February 16. It’s called: Hook a rug – Save the planet. You are very welcome to join us. No experience necessary; you don’t even need to bring anything (though some scissors would be helpful). Click for details on EVFAC’s website.
2. I’m giving a little presentation on what rug hooking’s like today.
When I’m out and about vending, folks stop by regularly to tell me how once upon a time they watched their mother or grandfather hooking rugs. Some even cut wool strips or pulled a loop or two. Like all things, rug hooking’s evolved since then. Mostly. Come on by EVFAC at 2:30, Saturday (yes, after the class lets out), and we can chat about the changes I’ve seen in the 15 or so years that I’ve been hooking. After that you can shop and see what other opportunities EVFAC has for the fiber-inclined.
See you Saturday!
You MUST be loopy!
Have fun on Saturday.
You never know who might show up!
– me. B Havin
Uh oh! 🙂
Sounds like fun, wish I could join you.
I do have a question. Can I cut tee shirt material with the Bliss cutter or a Sizzix? Or must it be done by hand Or rotary blade?
Ellen, I wouldn’t cut anything but wool on the Bliss. The Sizzix was originally made for cutting fabrics other than wool, wasn’t it? I don’t know that much about it, but I suspect you can cut most anything with it. Maybe the instructions say something???
Wish I were closer.
Me too! There’s always a bed here for you. 🙂
Enjoy the day. Having done demonstrations women largely ask about the craft. I’ve talked to men and children too. It always teaches me something.
Will do. We do a lot of demoing here, plus I do it every time I vend. It’s one of the parts i enjoy when I sell. Now if only they’d buy more…
Yes! It’s all about educating! I used to do latch hooking and enjoyed it so much- – – and my father and brother did it as well. I keep meaning to buy a cheap kit to show people the difference. I’ve had people insist that hooking and latching are the same.
People love the feel of wool too. I’ve had kids, especially, run up and stroke the rugs. And at the art class open house a few months ago, people stroked the wool appliqué runner I had. It’s interesting.
Now to keep labeling my things for the sale on Saturday. I hope people BUY!!!
Have a great class!
Ha! I encourage people, especially kids, to touch the rugs. We laugh in guild events and say we don’t require no stinkin’ white gloves like the quilters. Of course, some of our members are quilters. 🙂