The June issue of We Like Rug Hooking is your seasonal nudge to embrace the warmth of summer—and the inspiration that comes with it! As longer days and brighter skies awaken our creativity, this issue invites you to open your stash drawers, shake out those wool scraps, and dive headfirst into something fresh and fun.
Summer is the perfect time to clear out those bins of leftover wool and half-used skeins. In this issue, we celebrate the beauty of making the most of what we have. Sharon A. Smith shows us how to transform even the tiniest scraps into charming creations in “Wool Creations from Scraps,” while Linda Pietz brings a whimsical twist with her “Wool Gizzard Basket,” giving “leftover noodles” a whole new purpose.
This issue is also full of opportunities to try something new. Whether it’s exploring multistrip hooking with Melinda Russell or weighing the pros and cons in “To Punch or To Hook?” by Rebecca Martin, we hope you’ll be inspired to stretch your skills and experiment.
If you’re ready to start on something small and vibrant, Marinda Stewart’s punch-needle Pearl Cotton Sunflower is just the project to capture the spirit of the season. This issue also has a hooked carpetbag pattern with a patriotic punch.
This summer, let’s celebrate creativity, clear some space (both in our homes and minds), and enjoy the sheer pleasure of making.
Happy hooking,
