Give a GiftDear Creative Rug Hooker,
Summer’s upon us, and everywhere we look we see trees and flowers bursting with color. In this month’s issue of We Like Rug Hooking, celebrate Summer with new projects both big and small, get some ideas to celebrate America’s 250th, and get tips and insights to inspire you to expand your rug hooking skills!
Summer Inspiration
One of my fondest childhood memories is climbing up into an Adirondack chair on a dock at the lake where we went on vacation every year. Each year, the chair got a little easier to get into; now the Adirondack chair on my deck is harder to get out of! I really cherish those memories of lounging by the lake in the great big wooden chair; Sitting on the Dock is a beautiful pattern to help you preserve some of your summer memories in fiber. It’s easy to personalize this pattern, from the color of the chair to the color of the water — even to the season! Turn this project into a rug, a wall hanging, or maybe a pillow for your favorite Adirondack chair!
Hold on to the joy of fresh flowers all year long with a lovely floral rug. Our Paisley Blossoms rug pattern features cheerful apple blossoms mixed in with stylized paisley-shaped leaves. With a finished size of 24″, you’re sure to find a spot to brighten up with this cheerful rug.
Download your pattern, print it out, and transfer it to the backing you prefer!
If you’ve been thinking about hooking a rug to commemorate our nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial), you’ll be inspired by the broad range of designs created by one rug artisans guild. Read 1776 Era-Themed Rugs Are Revolutionary! These artistic interpretations are a great starting point for your own Americana-themed projects.
Take a trip back in history to learn how one rug hooker dug into the history of hooked rugs at Abraham Lincoln’s Illinois home, and how his dedicated research and work wound up on display at this historic landmark. Making Mary Happy: Recreating Mrs. Lincoln’s Parlor Rug tells the whole story.
Punch Needle Projects
We’re continuing our series of calendar hangers to welcome the changing seasons. Read A Passion for Punch: A Calendar Hanger for Summer to see how easy it is to create your own summer calendar holder — one that will make you smile every time you see it! A flight of busy bumblebees move from flower to flower, with their honey hive center stage. Plus, learn two different sculpting techniques that really bring this piece to life!
We have another punch needle project that’s so pretty and practical, we don’t know why we haven’t done this before! Put Punch It Up: Punch Needle Name Tag Pattern on your to-hook list. Seasoned rug hookers who work at fiber events are upping their game with customized name tag holders. Follow the guidelines to create your own name tag holder to hold your personal badge.
And before you head out to your next — or first — rug show, be sure to read Rug Show Roadmap: How to Look at a Rug Show for tips on getting the most out of your trip. Whether you’re going to a small show at a local coffee shop or heading to a really big show at a conference center, learn more about the art of looking, lingering, and circling back. You’re sure to come home with plenty of inspiration!
And be sure to visit our Departments section for more rug hooking tips and insights. This month:
- The Color Lab: Finding Color, Consistency, and Confidence
- Hooking 101: Hooking with Yarn
- Readers Gallery: Hooked Rugs of Winterthur
Expand your hooking skills, hook a rug for someone you love, or make something for yourself. Enjoy the creative convenience of downloadable printable patterns for special projects. There’s plenty of inspiration for you in the June Issue of We Like Rug Hooking!
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