The latest edition of Rug Hooking Magazine just arrived at my house. While I am always glad to get a new issue, I was particularly looking forward to receiving this one as it contains a report on this blog’s International Blog Hook-In.
In case you are a new reader, this Hook-In started on this site last January as a way of giving our readers an opportunity to hook something together. Utilizing a free pattern from RHM was the perfect way of getting everyone the same page … or on the same pattern. I won’t go over all the details of that event as it is covered in both the magazine article, as well as in nearly 60 blog posts in the Blog Hook-In ‘09 category listed to the right of this screen.
I am very pleased with the way the article turned out, specifically given the space limitations of the magazine – but then, how could we possibly expect to have enough space to report on all the work of 80+ people over a 4 month period? Nevertheless, RHM did a great job and printed more photos than they usually would for an article like this. There is a good variety of “process and finished” shots. As usual, I submitted more photos than they asked for, then lobbied to get in as many extras as we could. Of course, the art department at Stackpole (parent company of RHM) makes the final decisions on such things.
I think you will agree with me that the 8 page, 17 photo layout is a good tribute to everyone who participated in the blog project whether your photos were in the article or not. To everyone of you to whom that applies - Thank You for all the effort you put in to this project. Regular readers of this site probably won’t find too much in the article that they don’t know or haven’t seen on this blog. However, it’s just awfully nice to see it in print! All of you did a great job. It also allows our blog hook-in to keep going as your story will, doubtless, inspire others to hook for years to come.
Now, all that’s left to do is figure out what we need to do for the next International Blog Hook-In.
Liz
November 6, 2009 at 6:44 am
Thank you for all of your work on this entire project. It was a fun and educational opportunity for me. Now I really can’t wait for my magazine to arrive.
jaNetMN
November 6, 2009 at 7:25 am
I can barely wait until my magazine arrives. Now, I only wish I had hooked along with the rest of you. I will be sure to next time. Hope you do it again Gene.
Teresa
November 6, 2009 at 8:07 am
I’m watdching the mail for the magazine! My sister is the lucky receipent of my blog rug. Since Noel is her last name, I knew it was hers from the first loop. What a nice Christmas surprise!
Arline Keeling
November 6, 2009 at 8:48 am
What a wonderful job you did on the article. And of course your photography is so great……We all know how valuable your time is and appreciate it so much…
I am sure on the next one you will be flooded with students on the blog after seeing this article…..
I have just recently made up a pattern called Rainbow Bridge..It is a picture that I got out of the Humane Society leaflet and received permission to use…….It is something I am going to use as a gift to any friends and family members that have recently lost a close pet……..It has a story with it…..V. Sharmay
debby
November 6, 2009 at 9:13 am
Can hardly wait to get my magazine! I have about 4 stitches left to finish mine–I will send you a pic as soon as I get that done–tomorrow!
Michelle
November 6, 2009 at 10:40 am
It’s been a while since I’ve commented but I just had to tell you how much I appreciate YOUR effort a putting this article together. Time is so precious, thank you once again.
alice
November 6, 2009 at 10:49 am
Gene ~ it was a beautiful article ~ and I will be anxious to see where the next blog hook-in will take us!!!
Michele Nelson
November 6, 2009 at 11:08 am
Gene-
The article was a great reflection of your teaching talents even in cyberspace. I look forward to the next blog hook-in since the first was so much fun. Thanks again for sharing your time and talent!
Jo
November 6, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I am continually amazed with how your Blog has helped to bring the internatinal rug hooking community together AND have kept them together. This is certainly a testimony of the committment we have as fiber artists. With so many artists out there I feel sure you’ll have no problem getting ideas for the next Blog hook-in. Thank you Gene and to all contributors. Jo
Phyllis
November 6, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Oh, thankyou, Gene!
I’m going to anxiously await my RHM.
You are constantly adding interest to my hooking world!
Phyllis
drdoer
November 10, 2009 at 6:48 am
The article was fantastic! It was such a fun project – I am really looking forward to doing it again!
Dana