Soft pastels are becoming a popular choice in the studio these days. Carla was inspired to create four new colors to add to the “Striated” collection. Pastel pink, blue, yellow and lavender are all such pretty additions to this line. In addition to the pastels, the full color selection has been fully stocked and newly displayed. …
When I posted this mat last week, the response surprised me. The “Poppy” mat has become the most popular item in the studio! It seems that “pretty” is making a comeback. Many have requested a kit and I have hooked enough of it to know the amounts of materials needed. This kit is not a “paint…
I have never hooked anything in pink and have only dabbled once or twice in a pastel palette. I never decorate with it, never wear it and never create anything with pink. Pink does not live in my personal stash. Until now….I recently received a shipment of silk sari ribbon and was instantly enthralled with this beautiful blush pink. Every time I…
Thank you to the many who have already responded. It is promising to be a very well attended event. We want you all to have an awesome and comfortable day so we need to know the final numbers before June 30th. We would love for you to join us. You can rsvp in the comment…
I am pleased to announce that we are hosting our first annual “A Day in the Country” BBQ and hook in. This free event is our way of thanking you for your continued support. If you haven’t been out to the studio, we sit on 50 acres of unspoiled rolling hills in Caledon, so there is lots of room for you and…
I’m very pleased to announce the arrival of the new “Studio Line” of silk sari ribbon and roving. As fiber artists we are always searching for new fibers to enhance our rug hooking projects. Undoubtedly, wool is first and foremost our preferred choice when planning our mats. However, if you have been longing for something new, I invite you to…
We have all hooked small mats that we use as trivets. Many of those little gems are stored away in drawers due to the lack of places to display them without overwhelming our homes with too many hooked pieces. A brilliant use for a small mat is a tray liner. Jane Fournie’s photo shows how a vintage hooked mat…
Many people don’t hook floor rugs because they have wall to wall carpeting. In the past, it was considered taboo to place a rug on top of carpeting. Today however, it is all about layering. Done right, layered floor treatments can transform a room. This photo shows how to do it right! Simple but a…
Many hooked pieces today are incredible, intricate works of art that are not suitable as a floor mat. These mats are best viewed at eye level to appreciate the detail and fine work of the artist. Art mats can be framed or unframed. Hanging your piece on the wall is of course the most common and…
Another annual has come and gone but definitely not forgotten. Id like to thank the Northumberland Rug Hooking group for all their hard work and congratulate them on the success of the event. The event was well organized and the venue was big, bright and spacious. The rugs on display were incredible! I tried to photograph…
