January/February 2013

In this issue of Rug Hooking magazine, strut with the peacock lovebirds as you admire the artwork of Christine H. Goyer, or gaze into the mesmerizing eyes of animals in the finished Eye See You II. Whether you are looking for an exclusive pattern—Gail Dufresne does not disappoint with her Gear optical illusions—or want to learn about someone who has made over five hundred rugs in her lifetime, you will not be disappointed by the amazing stories, designs, and tips that are featured here.

Table of Contents

Reader's Gallery: Eye See You: The Final Steps
by Judy Carter

McGown Training Workshops
by Maddy Fraioli

My Peacock Rug
by Maraya Steadman

Introducing the Behavior of Colors
by Pat Moyer

Label Those Masterpieces!
by Gail Becker

One Moose, Four Ways
by Wendie Scott Davis

Exclusive Pattern: Gears
by Gail Dufresne/Goat Hilll Designs

Ask the Experts: Finishing Makes the Rug
by Rachelle Leblanc

Reader's Gallery: Grandma Reavis Lives in Harmony
by Liz Gordon

Dear Beginning Rug Hooker: Nest Eggs—The Evolution of a Design
by Karen Larsen

Canadian Connection: Conservation through Rug Hooking: A Window into the World of Diane Clapp
by Hatty Van Gurp

Colors to Dye For: The Sauce and Spice
by Wanda Kerr

First Rug: Antique Bird with Nest/Jill Hicks
by Melinda Russell