Archive for February, 2009

“Setting” the Hen

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My morning off (Friday) was spent doing some dip dyeing in anticipation of putting a kit together for a student who will be at the Yellow Rose of Texas rug camp in a couple of weeks. This shot shows 4 sets of dip dye – each used a yard long strip of natural, light yellow and light green. I did two kettles of green, one of gold and one of beige/brown.
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As with most dye methods, I like an end result that is a bit splotchy, so accordion fold my wool when doing the process. I love this recipe because it ends up with greens, golds and purples. The darker part will be used for the tail of the chicken this kit will make. I’ll do my best to take you through my process of figuring out what goes where.
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Here’s the pattern: “China Hen.” The design is based on a 19th century Staffordshire china shape. Since it is a china hen, not a real one, we have no limitations as to the colors that can be used. The literal “egg and dart” border can also be interpreted a number of ways – plain, colored and/or decorated eggs. I usually draw the pattern with a mixture of those designs. My student is going to use some of my designs as well as put in some of the Faberge eggs she loves. We consulted on all aspects of the design … and then I started creating wool.
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The inner background wool is a very soft sage green, spotted over with some of the colors I know will wind up in the piece – gold, rose and blue. It’s a very pretty wool that will hook up pretty neutral.
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While dyeing that light wool, I also did some up with the same colors, but in a darker value. It may come in handy as shadows around the design elements, as well as be used for the inch wide border around the egg and dart section.
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Here is a piece of today’s dip dye, next to the tail section of the hen. Remember, there were two other pieces of wool (over green and natural) dyed with this piece over yellow. The light /dark parts of the wool will allow each tail feather to be a bit different, as well as have the necessary highlights.
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Here is a piece of “left over dyed” wool that is full of rosy sections, along with beige sections. It will not only do for the comb, using red areas, but it can also be used in sections of the body.
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Much of the body can also be hooked with this brown dip dye – sections of it actually make a transition with faded out sections of the rosy piece.
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A variety of solid and textured golds can be used for the basket. (I think these are a bit strong … although they are a dead on copy of the original china hen in my collection.) I also have 6 pieces of dip dye golds/beige that run the gamut between the basket colors here and the beige of the hen dip dye. Those pieces will be used in the “dart” sections and some my end up as the basket.
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Don’t forget that there will be a row of colorful eggs on all four sides of this piece. While we will pick those colors out once we are together, I put in a few pieces I know will most certainly be used.

While I have discussed these colors with my student … talking about them and seeing them in person are two different things. I won’t know if they suit her until we are together. Fortunately, I always bring pile of wool with me to camps and can trade pieces if we change our minds.

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Marbleized Wool Night

Thursday night was my first night home this week and I spent it marbleizing some wool. I particularly like to do this sort of dye process because it can be done spur of the moment, without pre-soaking any wool.
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Three colors of off the bolt wool are needed to do this. The wool I am using is eggplant, magenta and light blue, each cut in a quarter yard piece. Once cut, the three pieces are stacked on each other – dark, medium and light. This “sandwich” is then rolled and twisted until it twists back on itself. It’s tied up tobacco plug fashion.
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Since I was doing 6 “plugs,” my big steamer pan was used for the process. The plugs were put in the pan, which was then filled about 2/3’s high with water and a little softener. After allowing the water to simmer about 10 mins … enough so that the dye bleeds from one piece to another, citric acid was added to the pan to set the wool. The lid was put on and everything was simmered another 20 mins or so.
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The resultant wool looks totally different when rinsed and dried. In fact, each side is different, depending on which colors touch when rolled and twisted. It does provide the artist with extra options.
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This is the process I used for the dark and darker purples in this rug.

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Enrichment Day

While I am not going to report on every enrichment day – the lunch hour proddy project I am working on at one of the local grade schools - Tuesday seemed to be a breakthrough day and I think you will enjoy seeing it.   
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While I still have kids waiting in line to try their hand at proddy most sessions, I am starting to get a few consistent prodders who retain the skill from one session to the next.  Here is a shot of “J” and “J,” two of my older boys, hard at work on a section of the frame.  In fact, each of the three age levels I am working with have a few kids that have gotten the drill down.  That’s really remarkable as I have not been able to work that long with any one since the lunch hour goes by so fast.  I did get one group shot that shows just one of my three groups.  I had to stand on a chair as they lined up to leave and took three shots – left, middle and right.  The only way I can show them together is to insert them sideways … so turn your head to the right as you scroll through the three shots to see one group.
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YES, it IS that crazy. Frankly … I don’t know how we get any thing communicated, but we apparently do.  Of course, only about 20 are over at the frame at one time … but 20 is a lot!  I have offered to do an after school session if we get enough serious students, but that is another story.  Hope you enjoy looking in.

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Yesterday

The Bible says: “Ask and you shall receive.” Yesterday, I asked for more blog hook-in reports and got four – 3 finished and 1 almost finished rugs.
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Phyllis sent this updated photo of her rug. I looks as though she did not add the cat!
“I’ve attached a photo of my rug in it’s current state of progress. I think it has all of the attributes of a coffin rug, although it is a little small. It has the brightest colors I’ve ever hooked!”

Phyllis is referring to a discussion thread, on another site, concerning the practice of using brightly colored hooked and prodded rugs as coffin covers in the winter time when there were no fresh flowers to be had. I would be proud to have this rug on my coffin! Please note that some of the flowers have been prodded, as well as the dog’s ear. This rug has a real antique/whimsical … playful “flair” to it, in my opinion. Perhaps it should be called “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie?” I think the colors Phyllis chose extend the “old look” of the rug. People mistakenly think all old rugs were dull. Often, if looking on the back side of an old rug, one can see that the original fabric, before age, dirt and light dulled the surface, was very bright. It’s a classic in the making.

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Arline (aka V. Sharmay) has reported before and even was the first to go on record concerning the problem of “the handle.” She writes:
“I am really happy about this basket. I put the handle in the front, but I had to put a holly berry in front of it to look better. Some of my red for the background was the lighter red with green over-dye. I used onion skin in the basket, yellow onions and the color in the scallop was red onion skin dye over white. I love the red berries standing up it adds a certain charm. It has been a fun project and I can’t wait to see the rest.”

Arline was the only one, that I know of, to utilize fruit in her basket. I think it works very well. The use of four different wools in the scallop is particularly effective for this piece. It really changes the look of that scallop … and I have been looking at a lot of scallops! Every time I think a motif can’t be done any other way, “another way” is sent in. The thing that makes the red on red of the corner berries work is the 3-D effect. Also note the fact that a smooth wool finished fabric edge has been utilized in this piece. While I am not usually a fan of fabric edges, the smooth plaid really sets off the border edge while, at the same time, showing a plaid before and after hooking. It’s almost instructive.

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Connie – from Mustard Seed Primitive Designs (the original designer) has already turned out another variation on her original theme:
“I’ve been enjoying your blog. When you asked for finished versions, since I just finished the scallop border on the star flower variation, I decided to send it on to you. I now need to decide how to bind it. I’m not sure about the basket … I did have a gold line and when I looked at the rug, that was all I saw. I pulled it out and put in a lighter blue that had gold and darker blue flecks in it. The other option is to pull that out and go with a one color basket. You have some very talented rug hookers on your blog. It really is neat to see all the color combinations as well as the design changes.”

Connie – I think the light blue stripe brings some “light” down to the bottom of the piece … bringing some balance. Otherwise, all your “light” is in the arc of the star/flowers. I think it anchors the piece. If I were doing it … I might have experimented with three narrow rows there – light blue on top and bottom with one of the darker golds in the center … can’t say how that would work without trying it. I do like it as it is – it also picks up some of the lighter background colors.

When whipping, I would “cut” in the dip of the scallop and “notch” at the top, to get excess backing out and stretched places leveled out. This is where Fray Check comes in! We are looking forward to seeing it all done. A set of four would look great on any table!

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I’ll close today with Michele N’s finished piece.
“I have finished hooking my blog flower basket rug!!! I am very happy with the end result. I knew from the start the scallop would be the blue wool that I love and it had to work with the venetian gold finish I did in the powder room. (I like rich colors). Thank you so much for all the info and inspiration you have shared in the blog. Now I am considering doing a prodded version for a gift.”
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I thought a close up of this section would be good to study – take note of:

- the variety of different wools used in the leaves and red flowers – at least 6 or 7 greens and 5 or 6 reds. When one mixes all that wool it tends to produce a very interesting product.

- here is another basket with a blue stripe. I think the stripe fits in here as well. Of course, she has utilized a light and dark basket color to get hooked “texture” with the design.

-don’t miss the sneaky way she dated the piece on the right side of the basket

- a doodle border goes well with the perkiness of the florals.

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Finally, Michele puts her rug in context by sending along a shot of it “in place.” Nothing “frames” a rug like the right location. The “doodles” in the background really compliment the design on the cabinet. In fact, I bet the cabinet looks better with the rug than without!

Good job everyone. Thanks for providing us all with some inspiration … now, back to work.

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Reporting In

It’s always fun when I have progress report photos of blog hook-in projects to show. There are three today. I really enjoyed looking at all of them and know you will too.

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From Liz: “I have reworked the breast of my bird but I think I may try it again. I am still not happy with it, especially after seeing the photo. I have finished nearly all of my leaves and much of the background surrounding the basket. I may pull the outline wool of the flowers. I think it is too brown and somewhat overpowering. Thanks for the updates from the other hookers. It is great to see how everyone is progressing.”

Dear Liz – I think you are right about the outline color of the flowers – it’s very strong in this, otherwise, soft piece. However, you may not need to replace all of it. Even if half of that dark wool was replaced with something lighter – like the darkest shade of the bird’s breast – it would soften the over all look of the flowers. You may want to replace all the outline, but I would try this approach first. As for the bird … don’t know that I would change it. If anything, just a tad bit of extended shading at the dark spot of the breast. Hardly anything is needed there from my perspective. It’s a pretty piece nonetheless. GRS

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Dorothe writes: “As you can see, I changed to red in the blue bird. Also, I was experimenting with the leaves. On the right side I first did the outline and then filled it in. In the middle, I filled in the leaves and then did the outline. I think the first way looks a little better. On the left side, I did a combination of the two. The three top leaves in the middle need to be redone. I don’t like them. The border around the center piece is going to be the same color as the basket. Then, I wanted to repeat the dark color. I am also thinking about using a 8 cut after I finish the beige border. Is that OK to do?”

Either leaf approach is fine Dorothe … but I do like the ones on the left best. There is something more natural, in my way of thinking, about veins not always showing up in vivid fashion. It is perfectly fine to use more than one cut size. I went back and forth between a #6 and a #8 in my version. What is important is the height of the loops – they all need to be the same. Of course, since it’s the same thing I use in my version, I like your dark background. Your shot actually shows the different colors in the wool better than the shots I have put on the blog. Your bird has got a lot of personality!

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Vickey (shall I call her the dragon lady?) who has already sent in one finished version – dragon in a basket – is reporting on her second design.

“Here’s a photo of the Hopes and Dreams basket in progress on my blog. I have very mixed feelings about this one. It’s okay, it works as is, but I feel I could have done a lot better in a number of places including my shading. I’m using #6 strips except for around the lettering and am cutting the 6’s in half to get the strips for the lettering to work. This is on burlap. I am using a nice Black watch plaid for the background and it’s working very well. Thank you for the inspiration to try it. I’ve got about 4 days working on this so far. To me this is coming out more primitive than I had originally intended it to be. I can see other color pallets this could have been done in including a patriotic one making the banner into a flag and having the words surround the basket. Might try that in the future. Does it look okay?”

Readers should remember that Vickey designed this version as a way of acknowledging her children (hearts) and grandchildren (stars), as well as “wish” the words for them. Your cut size seems to work just fine. There seems to be plenty of definition with all the many things going on in this basket. My only suggestion concerns the first heart (from the left) which gets lost with the dull shadow color – it blends in too well with the basket. Maybe some wool more like that in the 4th heart? I am sure you used that “dark” since it’s next to the star. However, it’s a bright design spot and I think a richer, more vibrant pink/rose would do a better job of anchoring and establishing that star, while also making it pop out from the basket. Black Watch Plaid is my very favorite background. Wish I knew where I could buy a bolt of it! This is going to be a treasured family piece. Yes, a patriotic version would be superb.

If you want to see more about Vickey’s piece, you can do so on her blog:

FanXstitch http://fanxstitch.blogspot.com/

While I have not exactly counted up the number of reports that have been sent in, I know a lot of participants have not made reports. If you don’t want to, that’s fine, but it’s always an inspiration, as it was today, when someone sends in a report. Soooo, takes those shots and send them in. My special thanks to Liz, Vickey and Dorothe!

It’s Tuesday, which means I will be doing “lunch time” proddy today at the grade school.

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More Corner Work

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I am still playing with my “corner” treatment, although it probably won’t end up too far away from looking like this. I know I do not want a solid gold scallop, although I may take out a bit of the red. Part of the benefit of blogging through the process is that it lets me look at my work on the screen, creating a better way of evaluating than just looking at it from across the room. Working with a #8 does not leave a lot of room so, in later versions of this pattern, I intend to do the scallop in a much smaller cut. (The prodded lilac and rose basket calls for a “lacy” look I think.) This “take” on the scallop seems to echo the size and look of the handle … which grows on me the more I look at it.
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Although I am using bits of all the greens that were used in the leaves, they are not thrown in hit and miss. If randomly thrown together, the abrupt changes in the greens look too noticeable. Since all the greens were mottled, I take note of the shade value of the wool when the strip ends, making sure I continue with a new piece (different color) that starts with the same basic value. You can see the color change in the middle of this strip – but not the value.
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When backing away from that spot, the colors in the strip flow together, giving the appearance of a dip dye. It’s a small, technical point, but one might as well take the time to make the most of every piece of wool and how it interacts with other pieces.

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Finishing Up the Concept

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I finally got a bit of time over the week to get back to the “Noel Holly Basket.” Most of my rug hooking time recently has been devoted to final preparations for the Yellow Rose of Texas Rug Camp coming in mid March. However, things calmed down so that I could put in some loops on the upper right hand corner to see if my plans would work out to my liking. You can never tell exactly how wool is going to look until you hook some of it where it’s supposed to go. There isn’t anything too ground breaking in this application. After all, it’s called Noel Holly BASKET and I want the basket to take center stage. I am happy with the way things look, so will continue. Although there is just one of the “greens” shown in the pinstripe (#6 cut for that) done so far, all of the greens used in the leaves will eventually make their way into that little border line. The only thing yet to decide concerns the scalloped edge. I have not decided if I will fill that part with solid gold or leave some “cut work” spots – will probably know by the next time I make a post on this project.
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My goal, with this piece, is to stay (mostly) true to the original design. There is plenty of time and room to go my own way with the other two versions I plan to do based on this theme. If all goes well, I can do some more hooking Sunday afternoon and evening.

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George Washington and Pris Buttler

After celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with an exhibition of Ivi’s rug, it seemed appropriate to do the same thing for the father or our country, George Washington, who’s birthday is tomorrow. It’s particularly easy to do that since another one of my friends made a great rug as a tribute to our first president.
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This is one of those patterns that, “when I get around to it,” I want to hook for myself. Designed and hooked by Pris Buttler, Oakwood, Georgia, it does a great job of weaving together some of the facts and legends that swirl around the father of our country. Pris has a particular talent for designing historical pictorials that are detailed enough to be interesting, yet accessible to the skill level of most rug hookers. If you get a chance to see her catalog of rug designs, take that opportunity as it will be worth your time. Whether it is a quilting scene, field workers picking cotton, Nativity/Wisemen, Baptism or Civil War battle, Pris creates memorable designs that translate perfectly to a hooked medium.
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By accident, when sending me the photo of President Washington, she also sent me this photo of a rug she made based on her grandson’s rendition of Noah’s Ark. I liked it so much that I thought it would be great to show as well. Seems to me as though he may have his grandmother’s knack for design!
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Even though Pris spends most of her time hooking her own designs, she does occasionally hook other designer’s work, as evidenced by this rendition of “Miss Weigle.” (Sorry, I could not help myself.)

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Although Pris is well known in rug hooking circles, she’s probably even better known in the art world as a painter. Her site at www.prisbuttler.com proves that point by showcasing some of her painted works.

I appreciate her willingness to let me acknowledger both her and President Washington.

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Back to the Hook In & Cake dyes

***I got mixed up on my days – tomorrow will be about George Washington and Pris Butler.

I have been busy hooking things other than the blog hook-in the last few days. However, my focus is returning to that process. Two blog hook in reports helped me do that. One of them even uses cake dye to color her wool.

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This version comes from Lois in Indiana: “With the leaves tweeked and the delphiniums started, I’m getting happier. I’m not sure these are big enough to be claimed as delphiniums – maybe they are a cross between the delphinium and the lilac? I’m really enjoying this journey. The green will go in the first border and then I’ll use a bright rust and darker rust in the border. I am always amazed when the picture goes up on the computer screen. One definitely sees things one doesn’t see just looking at the rug…like the fact that there should be a bit of handle above the lower del. stem.”

Lois – I think these are some of those expensive, dwarf delphiniums! The handle design problem has been mentioned on this site before … in both posts and comments. It would be an easy thing to cut a little channel and put that in if it bothers you. Once I notice something like that I am never happy unless I fix it. However, the leaf could be sticking in front of the handle! To those still in the early process of hooking, please notice that the handle on the right does not seem to connect with the right side of the basket. Your prodded flowers look very nice in this application – particularly when the last delphinium goes in. It’s a very pleasing version. GRS

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Vickey from SC also sent in her finished dragon version –
“The finished size is 21 x 28 3/4. It took me approximately 14 days to do from start to finish. It’s one of my fastest ones so far and for once it lays flat. This is my 3rd completed rug. All the fabrics were recycled wools and dyed parts were dyed with Wilton Cake dyes. The strips were all hand cut with scissors and this is my only rug on monk’s cloth so far. I’m just starting on the Hopes and Dreams basket today and I’ll keep track of in in my blog and it’ll be on burlap with #6 strips. If I do the dragon basket again I will do the mat a bit bigger, with a different outer border and more colorful than this one. I’m happy with it as is but know it could have been better.”

Thanks, Vickey, I have liked this design since you sent it in as an option. This actual photo does not do justice to the piece as it is not completely in focus. However, it’s good enough that we can tell how the piece looks. Since I have never used Wilton Cake Dyes (except when making cakes) I asked Vickey to give a brief tutorial on using them with wool.

“I use the dyes both in the microwave and on the stove. The Wilton Cake Dyes are concentrated food dye colors for cakes, etc. and I also use liquid food dyes like McCormick which can be found easily at both craft and grocery stores. I do not use Kool-Aid as it’s not intense enough for my favorite color ranges and is too sweet smelling. The Wilton colors have a large range of shades that I can mix to get particular colors. I use a 5-6 quart pan with a lid and fill it half way with water, get it boiling then with a small spoon or knife to get the colors out. I add a little dab at a time until I get the strength of color I want. Usually no more than a 1/3 to 1/4 of the jar. I do not precisely measure and can mix and match with the colors to get various shades either in a yogurt container or in the pot. Then I add the fabrics or sheep wool. I use white vinegar (light colors and in general) or brown vinegar (for dark colors) to set the colors usually around 1/4 to a 1/2 cup depending on how much fabric or wool is in the pot after the dye has been absorbed or I’ve gotten the color I was going for. Cooking time can be from 10-15 minutes for light bright colors or over an hour for dark or muted colors. I have been known to add more dye /hot water/ vinegar in a yogurt cup on top of the fabrics in the pot to create tie dyed and mottled color combos, or to darken up a color that isn’t dark enough. Sometimes I stir, sometimes not depending on what I’m going for. Reds, Blues, Purples, browns, and Blacks take a while to do. You can do dip dyeing and multi shaded color combos swatches. Since I use all recycled wools, each piece will also vary on how it absorbs the dyes. I do most of my over dyeing over tans, creams and grays. When the water is clear in the pot your fabric is done and can be washed out. I use a shampoo and conditioner mix like Suave 2 in 1, and make sure the pieces are well washed and not bleeding, then I either hang them up or throw them in the drier.”

Thanks Vickey – While I am happy with my acid based dyes, it’s always fun to learn about alternative methods of coloring wool.

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Making a Difference

Today is the 10th Birthday/Anniversary of the Rug Hookers “Yahoo Group.” Affectionately referred to as the “Yahookers” by its members, the site provides a discussion/forum group for 2,716 fiber artists from around the world. To celebrate, I am joining with a few of my “Yahooker” friends to acknowledge and thank the group’s founder and supervisor, Phyllis Lindblade, from Hamburg, Michigan – someone who makes a difference in the spread and sustenance of fiber art around the world. We did not ask for permission because Phyllis would have probably said no. But, as I have learned in over 35 years of ministry, it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission. So, Phyllis, please forgive us for honoring you and the group you have guided for the past 10 years. Together, you make quite a difference!

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It’s not surprising that Phyllis, a life-long educator, would conceive of a place where people can ask any question they want about rug hooking, then archive the answer so it can be perpetually available to anyone at any time.
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From her home base, an inactive horse farm, she cares for her elderly mother and a growing number of homeless animals while, at the same time, guides the Yahookers, sits on the Editorial Board of Rug Hooking Magazine and contributes to the educational work of ATHA. She even finds time to hook, as evidenced by this joyous rug. (Hooked, by the way, with an echo background.)

While we don’t have room for 2,716 comments about Phyllis, I will print just a few:

From Ivi Collier, Nottingham, MD
“Phyllis has provided an environment where people from all over the world feel free to share their designs and dreams. She has shown leadership when it would have been easier to look the other way. She has created a forum to educate ourselves about the many aspects of hooking and provided a free place to offer our goods on the “Yahooker” sister site. Finally, there is the Rug Hookers Home! Be our Hostess for many many many years to come.”

Deb from Nova Scotia says:
“Phyllis has become a surrogate wool mom for me, even though she is not that old! I like her no nonsense, easy to follow ideas for different projects. She’s a wealth of information and does a wonderful job of keeping the group on track without being high-handed. I admire her dedication to her Mom and her love of animals. The group has become my home away from home and a respite from the harsh realities of life. Phyllis’ tolerance of peoples’ needs and the opportunity to get “off topic” without censure, has enabled me to grow as a fabric artist and a human being. I look each day to see what the group has been up to. It feels like my “family” and that’s a good “feel”. Congratulations for 10 years of selflessly promoting the growth of individuals and the art of rughooking.”

From Lesley Coveney, Spring Hill, FL:
“Since I do not have the money for, or access to, a rug school, I always go to Yahookers to get fantastic answers to any question. That means so much to me, as it does to many others. There are other lists that come and go, but this group is in a category all by itself and I would like to thank her for keeping it that way.”

Saundra Porter, Delaware, writes –
“Rughookers is my pick-me-up in the mornings over coffee and throughout the day when I need another Yahooker fix. Thanks for a friendly and safe place to chat, cry, learn and laugh. This forum allows each reader a place to vent their personal struggles and get hugs of support from a friendly group.”

Marsha Rennie in Australia.
“Yahookers is my 365 days per year, 24 hrs a day rug camp across the seas. It is my daily link to fellow artists that keep me inspired despite living in the rug hooking desert that is Australia! I am grateful for Phyllis’s selfless dedication that makes this online rug haven the home it is. Thank you Phyllis!”

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I’ll close by adding my personal thanks for the site and congratulations on the anniversary, as well as add a final “Thank You” for Phyllis’ generous friendship. Now, I’ll start the celebration by eating the first piece of cake in her honor.
GRS … a “Yahooker”

The Yahoo Rughookers Group site can be found at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rughookers/

Interested parties must apply for membership at the front door and then abide by the “no selling” policy that governs the main site. It is a friendly, free, open home for people who want to talk about rug hooking.

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