Terryl Ostmo: Class of 2023

Name: Terryl Ostmo  
Location: Wahpeton, North Dakota
  
Tell us a bit about yourself. What are some of your interests and hobbies? 
I’ve been drawn to working with textiles since I was a young child, first sewing Barbie doll clothes by hand. I graduated to knitting and quilting, and had a great, though brief, time doing all kinds of faux finishing. Eventually, I landed happily with rug hooking.

How did you get introduced to rug hooking?  
My first exposure to rug hooking was seeing a very small hooked piece in a quilt shop. I was fascinated. A class was being offered, and I’ve been hooked ever since. That was back in 1998.

What was your first project? 
My first project was a penny rug from a kit. I had to choose my project from a catalog, and it was the largest rug I could find from the offerings. I was certain I was going to love it, so I wanted to go big!

Is there one rug that stands out as being particularly memorable?
Her Night Out was very challenging because I wasn’t used to hooking that type of detail.

Is there a particular style of rugs that you're most interested in hooking? 
I find beauty in most styles of hooked rugs. Though a few of my friends seem to feel I have a thing for roses right now.

What's your favorite part about hooking a rug? 
Seeing the design come to life, just like creating a painting, is my favorite part of hooking. 

What's a piece of advice you'd give to a new rug hooker? 
Seek out resources like Rug Hooking Magazine and other rug hooking publications for inspiration and instructions. And attend a rug camp if you can—you’ll learn from not only your teacher, but from exposure to all the creativity that surrounds you. 

What do you love most about Celebration?
I appreciate that with access to Celebration, I reap the benefit of exposure to art otherwise unavailable to me. I’m always amazed at what I see in Celebration.