While attending a local county fair several years ago, I was struck by the… More

The Heart-Hooked Sisters, Lisa Bleier and Michelle Cavalcanti, bring out… More

Backgrounds are often the most difficult design challenge that rug hookers… More

Some of the earliest mats made for homes were actually welcome mats, but… More

I live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Residing on the… More

Among rug hookers, there is little argument that the legacy left by the… More

Famous for its movie premieres and awards ceremonies, Southern California… More

A pile of fallen leaves is a lot like a hooked rug. Many leaves come… More

Tackling a complicated, detailed rug-hooking pattern can be daunting. Even… More

When longtime New England rug hooker Harriett Laird died at the age of 74,… More

About 30 years ago, I learned a technique of graphic design that I call… More

Two sisters, Alice and Florence LeDuc, broke the social barriers of their… More

I always find it interesting to learn how a rug design evolves and becomes… More

In this article, when I say turnover, I dont mean an apple turnover or a… More

The rug hooking world was saddened by the death of Jane Olson, an icon in… More