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Spring has a way of sharpening our attention. Colors feel brighter, patterns emerge more clearly, and familiar forms take on new life. In rug hooking, that renewed awareness often begins with how we see color, shape, and story—and this issue invites you to look closely.
Color plays a central role throughout the issue, from our Color Lab’s exploration of a dozen shades of orange to practical guidance on planning color in geometric designs. These pieces remind us that color is more than decoration; it creates structure, movement, and mood long before the first loop is pulled.
This issue also celebrates the personal side of rug hooking. Our Readers Gallery and artist features show how identity, place, and experience quietly shape the work we make. A visit to Alberta Haslett’s cabin in the woods offers insight into a creative life rooted in routine and landscape, while the artistry of Doris Eaton demonstrates how wool can become a powerful form of expression.
We also explore inspiration across techniques and traditions, from punch needle rug hooking around the world to playful experimentation with God’s eye designs. Alongside favorite patterns and spring-inspired projects, these articles encourage curiosity and creative confidence as the seasons shift.
We hope this issue inspires you to slow down, observe closely, and enjoy the simple pleasure of hooking something meaningful.
Happy hooking,
Warmly,
