November/December 2017

The holidays are rapidly approaching, and this issue of RHM is chock full of signs of the season. Snowmen and stained glass, vintage ornaments and snow—we have something for everyone. Sandra Brown’s series on geometric doodle rugs concludes in this issue, and Kay LeFevre shows us her incredible hooked birds, celebrating the winged gems of Canada. We look at the rugs inspired by the Anne of Green Gables series, and Sharon Smith tells us how she plans and creates her wonderful series of rugs. Join us as we enjoy the wintery weather and the exciting articles and projects from these talented rug hookers!


Editor's Note
by Debra Smith

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas: A primitive snowman in wide cuts and wintery textures
by Lucille Festa

Canadian Birds, Canadian Mats: The Royal Canadian Geographic Society inspires an artist 
by Kay LeFevre

From Stained Glass to Wool: An Arts and Crafts project adorns a new home
by Gloria McPherson

These are a Few of My Favorite Things: Design your next project
by Debbie Ballard
 
From the Pages of a Book: Anne of Green Gables inspires a new rug hooker 
by Sue Lange

Geometric Doodling, Part 2: Play with fine cuts in a new way
by Sandra L. Brown

Tree Trimming Snowman: Punch hook this sweet and simple table mat
by Ginger Jackson

Exclusive! Vintage Ornaments: Holiday nostalgia for your home
by Parris House Wool Works

One Rug, Two Rugs, Three Rugs: A series is more than the sum of its parts
by Sharon A. Smith

Book Excerpt: Designed By You
by Tamara Pavich

Readers’ Gallery: Mary Jarrell
by Bess Jarrell Naylor

Dear Beginning Rug Hooker: Holiday Tree Design
by Green Mountain Hooked Rugs

Creativity: Hooking Painterly
by Deanne Fitzpatrick

Canadian Connection: Painting with a hook
by Kate Thornhill

Ask the Experts: How to hook with yarn
by Karen Miller

From My Dyepot: Dyeing for Snow!
by Lisanne Miller/W. Cushing

First Rug: Mariner’s Lament/Justy Daley 
by Norma Batastini