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Members write for Rug Hooking Magazine

The November/December issue of Rug Hooking Magazine includes several articles by TIGHR members.  See excerpts of these along the left sidebar of their home page www.RugHookingMagazine.com

Ask the Experts…. Shirley I. Bradshaw, Nova Scotia diagrams the elegant finishing technique of a herringbone whipped edge.

Advertisement on page 9 for TIGHR promotes the Triennial, speakers, and joining the organization to “Connect with other rug hookers from around the globe.”

Ebb and Flow design by Jo Franco, photo by Michael Kelly Star Creations
Ebb and Flow design by Jo Franco, photo by Michael Kelly Star Creations

 

Australian Connection… Josephine Franco, West Australia describes the garment designed with 100% recycled materials and hooked by a local group as entry to Common Threads Wearable Competition.  The piece evokes the ‘Ebb and Flow’ of the sea and was selected as a finalist.

Camps and Workshops…. features an article by Susan L. Feller celebrating TIGHR’s 20 year history.

 

Rose Wirtz… written by Linda Rae Coughlin, New Jersey, USA is inspired by nature in her designing and colorings.  She exclusively uses natural materials to create a subtle palette.  Rose was a presenter during the Louisville 2009 Triennial.  Her  description of natural dyes can be found on our private site under Education.

Working it Out… Donna Lees Bleam, Virginia USA writes about finding a four panel Oriental pattern and challenging herself to complete it. Then working with a local carpenter to create a screen.

 

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Busy Week Ahead

Winter in Textures by Barbara Lukas, Ontario Canada Original hooked using novelty yarns, wool fabric

It is countdown time this week anticipating December 4 and International Hook-In Day. We have listed many plans on our special Calendar page Dec 4 Hook-In and you can read about some of the events in the November 22 blog entry at www.RugHookingMagazine.com/blog

Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes by Rosemarie Hutchins, USA Original design hooked using hand dyed and as-is wool
Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes by Rosemarie Hutchins, USA Original design hooked using hand dyed and as-is wool

As noted on the blog, there is a way you can participate in promoting an event.  People are encouraged to post directly to Rug Hooking Magazine’s Facebook page on Dec 4 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rug-Hooking-Magazine/276410345770221

The page will be monitored by staff. Approvals of posts throughout the 24 hour period from Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom then across the Atlantic to the Canadian provinces and United States will appear chronologically.

If you are not near a fibre friend to talk face-to-face, call them, Skype, or sit-down and write a note.  The world is looking forward to the many creative mats, rugs, artwork, jewelry, purses, clothing, and objects we create with our craft traditions.

 

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Happy Thanksgiving Worldwide

Fall Foliage 2013 Ontario, Photographer Don Hill

October 13, 2013 is Thanksgiving Day in Canada.  We extend thanks for our fibre friends around the world.  The photo of fall tree line and crisp blue sky above was taken by Don Hill in Ontario.

hooked pumpkins, real stems
hooked pumpkins, real stems

In keeping with this term’s theme “Back to Nature”, we feature a collection of seasonal treats created by Susan Sutherland of Ontario, Canada.  The pattern and article by Mary Ann Goetz about making these creations can be found in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Rug Hooking Magazine.

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International Conference reviewed in Rug Hooking Magazine

The Jan/Feb 2013 issue of Rug Hooking Magazine has hit our mailboxes (postal and digital versions) and the bookstands.  Editor, Deb Smith who traveled to the Tri-Ennial in South Australia last Fall, reported on the event.  See an excerpt http://www.rughookingmagazine.com/article/tighr-triennial-conference-2012

The image below personifies The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers :  INTERNATIONAL.  Fumiyo Hachisuka is conversing with an Australian representative (of their fauna).

Fumiyo and Mr. Kangaroo
International friendship, Japan and Australia
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Australian Guild featured in Rug Hooking Magazine article

In the March/April/May 2012 issue of Rug Hooking Magazine, Jo Franco, editor and web administrator for TIGHR wrote about pulling together a continent of rugmakers with Judith Stephens and forming the Australian Rugmakers Guild AND bringing the International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers to OZ for three years (2009-2012).

The variety of art portrayed with the images and journeys the artists have travelled to congregate, and educate is fascinating.  Expect to hear more about the Australian experiences in print and online.