June/July/August 2021

On the Cover:

Blueberries: Dressed for Fall, hooked by Barb Ackemann.

A summertime cornucopia for rug hookers, this issue has something for everyone, from hooking for the men in your life to a quick and easy pillow project for freshening up your home décor as the seasons change. Tips and techniques from the experts, some charming patterns and projects, and stories of talented rug hookers round out the summer issue of Rug Hooking magazine. Be sure to get your copy!


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooked in the Mountains 2020
A virtual show of rugs by GMRHG
by Anne-Marie Littenberg

Change Up Your Pillow Toppers
Sometimes change is good!
by Jennifer O’Malley

Hooking for the Man Cave
Forget the florals, bring on the graphics
by Sharon Oppegard

Refugee Dilemma
Speaking and hooking for the refugees
by Polly Webber

Life Lessons
In a few succinct words
by Tish Murphy

Shortcuts to Show Binding
A novice’s guide to messing up
by Vicki Cameron

Confetti Border
Add a little extra color
by Nancy Jewett

A Rug Hooking Exclusive: Atlas Moth
by Kristine Wilkenson/Woolsocks and Hollyhocks

Blast from the Past: Welcome Cow
Archives of RHM

Readers’ Gallery: The Colorful World of Molly Dye
by Paulette Hackman

Destinations: Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week
by Kathy Wright, Rug Hooking Week

Ask the Experts: Framing Hooking as Art, Part 3
by Karen D. Miller and Daniel MacDonald

Artful Color: Repeating Patterns and Color
by Wanda Kerr

Canadian Connection: The Art of Giving
by Gwen Dixon

Dear Beginning Rug Hooker: Create Your Own Original Designs
by Robin Whitford

First Rug on the Last Page: Fiesta Crab
by Lucy Neatby/Hetty van Gurp