January/February 2020

On the Cover:
Cougar Close Up, hooked by Judy Carter.

Our winter issue is ready for you—and what an issue it is! Patterns and projects abound, from a 3-dimensional sheep to a fabulous compass rose pattern, designed by our favorite rug-hooker-on-the-road, Janine Broscious. Each year the Chinese New Year features a different animal—Tatiana Knodel shows us her collection of New Year mats. Punch hooking is particularly popular now; look inside for a llama pattern by Christie Beniston. And have you considered adding theorem painting to your bag of tricks? Linda Pietz shows us how she does just that. This collection of rug hooking experts has just what you need to warm up your winter. We hope you enjoy it!
 

True North
by Janine Broscious

Wide-Cut Realism
by Judy Carter

The Bean Pickers
by Sue-Anne Jay

Hook a 3-Dimensional Sheep
by Patricia Pisch

A Frolicking Flock
by Michelle L. Palmer

Ladies’ Nite Challenge
by Kathy Donovan

Chinese New Year
by Tatiana Knodel

PUNCH!
by Christie Beniston


A Rug Hooking Exclusive: Love Birds
by Joan Moshimer/W. Cushing & Co.  

Reader’s Gallery: A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi
by Tamara Pavich

Beyond Our Borders: Theorem Painting on Wool
by Linda Pietz

Ask the Experts: Designing with Geometrics
by Kate Thornhill

Dear Beginning Rug Hooker: Hand-Torn Heart
by Judy Cripps/Rustic Rugs

Canadian Connection: The New Brunswick Mat Registry
by Margaret Patricia Eaton

Blast from the Past: The Sultan’s Garden
by Jim Beasley

First Rug on the Last Page: On the Prowl
by Grace Truman