June/July/August 2021

Volume XXXIV, Number 1

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!

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