Every year we host a BBQ/hook in where we raise funds through a raffle for the Hooked Rug Museum. Unfortunately, this is now the second year that we have had to cancel this event due to Covid restrictions. It has been a difficult year for everyone and most especially for organizations that rely on visitors …
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Rug hooking is evolving and it was time for us to make some changes. The studio has been renovated, merging the old with the new. It is a reflection of the evolution that we are witnessing in all fiber arts. Technology has also rapidly changed the way we shop. Cell phones and tablets have become …
We have been waiting on this yarn for a long time….well worth the wait. Slubby by Fleece Artist is a thick and thin yarn with a handspun look creating incredible texture in your rug hooking and fiber arts. With 22 colours, we are certain you will discover more than one favourite. Slubby is 50% Wool …
As promised, the “How Does it Hook” series for the new wool arrivals. Below you will find only the new wool pictured since the re-milled wool has already been shown in previous newsletters. You may have noticed that Driftwood looks similar to our Icefields. It was intended to be Icefields re-milled but the grey was not the …
The new Studio Line Collection has arrived! It includes five new designs and five of your favourites have been re-milled. Debuting are Country Wedding, Creme Brule, Driftwood, Redwoods and French Roast. A wonderful, earthy collection. “How Does it Hook” follow up newsletter for these new wools will be sent out soon. …
This past year we have been growing our yarn selection in the studio. We are continually on the hunt for interesting textures and colours. The yarn pages have been changed due to the number of yarns we now carry. Under the yarn category you will find 3 sub categories…Hand dyed yarn, Mill Yarn and we …
Oh Boo!!!! We have to cancel our BBQ/Hook In again. Please note…the guest list is no longer valid. With this length of time, peoples circumstances have changed so we will re do the registration. Please let your friends know that if you were on the list you will need to register again when the announcement …
Spring will soon be here and this little mat is the perfect spring project. Nest & Willow is the newest addition to our Common Craft collection of patterns. As always, Bear’s style and colour choices are spot on! Just retro enough and insanely on trend. Click here for the pattern….https://martinalesar.com/product-category/patterns/common-craft/
Yes! We are now stocking the complete collections of Briggs and Little Heritage 2 ply and Super 4 ply yarns. This 100% wool yarn is made in Canada’s oldest woolen mill with a great range of colours. Whether you are using it to rug hook, needle punch, knit or whip stitch your rugs, we’ve got …
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These are so much fun! Four new patterns by Nova Scotian, Jessica Steponaitis are now available on the website. Check out her complete collection.
