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Hooking Reflections

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Dear Rug Hooker, Light plays a key role in hooking projects that depict people or scenes from nature. How do you bring your design to life? What’s the best way to add that extra bit of believable sparkle? Read Hooking Reflections: How Can You Add Shimmer and Shine to a Hooked Piece? to get some expert ... Read More

Exclusive Access to Expert Dyeing Techniques

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Dear Fellow Rug-Hooker, We’re thrilled to invite you to a vibrant new benefit of the We Like Rug Hooking Gold Club — our exclusive collection of wool hand-dyeing tutorials designed just for you! If you love experimenting with colors to achieve the perfect shade for your rug hooking projects, this collection is a must-have. Dyeing the Rainbow: A Rug Hooker’s ... Read More

Make Beautiful Wool with Soul — Even When You’re Feeling the Blues

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Dear Rug Hooking Enthusiast, We’re thrilled to share the latest gem from Wanda Kerr in our Dying the Rainbow Collection: “The Color Lab: Playing the Blues” If you’ve ever wrestled with finding just the right blue, this post is for you. Wanda walks you through transforming bright, off-the-shelf blues into subtle, soulful hues—perfect for skies, rivers, and everything ... Read More

Proddy Hydrangea Printable Pattern

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From the August 2025 issue

Fiber Artist Gwen Dixon shares a charming proddy project perfect for beginners - Lush hydrangeas in a 10-inch hoop! Using hand-dyed wool in soft floral shades, Gwen guides you through shaping petals, hooking blooms and leaves, and finishing the piece right in the hoop. With no need for a frame, this accessible and colorful project ... Read More

A Bevy of Bison: the Challenge of Animal Portraiture

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From the August 2025 issue

Known for her phenomenal fine-cut, finely shaded hooked animal portraits, Sibyl Osicka has shared with RHM the “road map” of how she hooked one of her latest pieces, My Baby. We are pleased to have this behind-the-scenes look into how an accomplished artist tackles such a complex project. Sibyl hooked this masterpiece in a #3 ... Read More

Our Ultimate Guide for Rug Hooking Beginners!

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Dear Creative Rug Hooker, When you first start out with rug hooking, it seems like the list of things to learn is practically endless: backgrounds, edges, strip sizes, backing fabric, and the list goes on and on. Here at We Like Rug Hooking, we’re here to support you on your rug hooking journey with tips and ... Read More

Dive into Summer Hooking—June 2025 Issue is Here!

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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. ... Read More