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Hooked Hearts Table Runner Pattern

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From the February 2025 issue

This project is all about blending. It was inspired by the idea that you could take two different styles of wool work and put them together to create a unified piece. While hooking and wool appliqué have been combined before, I wanted to go in a different direction by lifting the appliqué to balance out ... Read More

Young Rug Hookers Are Everywhere!

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From the February 2025 issue

The marketplace, the workshops, and the classes were humming with activity. People scurried back and forth, meeting old friends, making the last purchase of the day, making plans to meet for supper. The rug exhibit was filled with people carefully studying the rugs on display, comparing notes and comments with their friends and companions. ... Read More

An Interview with Jane Olson

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From the December 2024 issue

The rug hooking world was saddened by the death of Jane Olson, an icon in the art of rug hooking and wool dyeing. One of the founders of the art of rug hooking in the western United States, Jane succumbed on August 17, 2011, to the blood disease myelofibrosis, which she had been fighting for ... Read More

All’s Well that Ends Well

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From the December 2024 issue

Creating a hand-hooked stair carpet, as I found out, takes a little more planning than your average floor rug. Beyond the usual tasks of choosing colors to match your décor and dimensions to fit the space, you also need to plan designs to fit the risers and allow extra backing beyond the finished edges. And ... Read More

Proddy Hooking: Peony

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Discover how to bring a peony to life in your rug hooking with Gene Shepherd’s expert instruction. In this video, he demonstrates techniques for building the lush, voluminous layers of petals that make the peony a show-stopping flower. Gene’s tips on shading and texture create a truly dimensional effect, making this an impressive addition to ... Read More

Proddy Hooking: Tea Rose Bud

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In this video, Gene Shepherd demonstrates how to craft a delicate tea rose bud using proddy hooking. Gene covers the shaping and petal arrangement needed to create a realistic, budding flower that complements larger floral motifs. His guidance makes this a lovely addition to any floral-themed rug project, bringing variety and a sense of growth. ... Read More

Proddy Hooking: Black-Eyed Susan Petal

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Learn to create the distinctive, vibrant petals of the Black-Eyed Susan with Gene Shepherd’s guidance. In this video, Gene shows you how to capture the characteristic form and contrasting colors of this beloved flower, resulting in a proddy petal with dynamic shape and life-like detail. Perfect for floral enthusiasts looking to add iconic wildflower elements ... Read More