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The Journey of an Artist: Jen Lavoie

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From the December 2025 issue

Hooking artist Jen Lavoie has reaped many wonderful rewards for her art rugs—original pictorials showcasing tour-de-force technique and gorgeous high-key, hand-dyed color applied to stunning compositions ranging from landscape to narrative to portraiture. To the experienced viewer, Jen’s rugs are easy to spot and in a class by themselves. Usually ambitious in size and subject, ... Read More

Hooking Skies: Adding Drama With Swirls and Paisleys

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From the August 2025 issue

Deanne Fitzpatrick takes us skyward in this stunning feature, exploring how to capture the sky’s many moods through texture, motion, and color. From soft sunset blends to dramatic storm clouds or playful paisleys, Deanne shares her tips for observing the real sky — and then expressing it creatively in wool. Whether you’re aiming for realism ... Read More