Traditional Rug Hooking with Freda
What is Traditional Rug Hooking?
Tradtional hooking uses a hand hook, similar in shape to a crochet hook, to form a looped pile from fabric strips or yarn on an even-weave base (such as burlap, monks-cloth, or linen).
This technique dates back to the 19th century in the North American colonies, providing warm floor coverings for the bare floors of pioneer homes.
Early rugs could be created from discarded feed-sacks and scraps of fabric from the rag-bag. Today this handwork is revered as folk art.
Contemporary rug hookers of today are creating rugs, chair seats, wall hangings, handbags, clothing, trivets, ornaments, jewellery and are limited only by their imaginations.
What is Traditional Rug Hooking?
Tradtional hooking uses a hand hook, similar in shape to a crochet hook, to form a looped pile from fabric strips or yarn on an even-weave base (such as burlap, monks-cloth, or linen).
This technique dates back to the 19th century in the North American colonies, providing warm floor coverings for the bare floors of pioneer homes.
Early rugs could be created from discarded feed-sacks and scraps of fabric from the rag-bag. Today this handwork is revered as folk art.
Contemporary rug hookers of today are creating rugs, chair seats, wall hangings, handbags, clothing, trivets, ornaments, jewellery and are limited only by their imaginations.
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One wall of my rug room after a clean up day
Gatherings
First Monday of the Month (except when it falls on a holiday, then it is the second Monday) 10 am to 2 or 3 pm. Free. Takes place at someone's house in Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Ladner, Surrey, Richmond, New West etc. Whoever volunteers to host it.
Contact Judy 604-261-9716,
Michelle at 604-261-0531,
or Georgia at 604-946-1272
Every Wednesday from 10 am to 2 or 3 pm in Maple Ridge. Please contact Freda to confirm location. Hosted by the Gone Hooking Group. First visit is free. Drop in is $3 per meeting or $5 per month membership. Many times mini-demonstrations are offered. Contact Freda at 604-463-0043 or
freda33@telus.net
Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm, please contact Freda for confirmation and location.
Requested by day workers, but anyone can attend.
First Monday of the Month (except when it falls on a holiday, then it is the second Monday) 10 am to 2 or 3 pm. Free. Takes place at someone's house in Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Ladner, Surrey, Richmond, New West etc. Whoever volunteers to host it.
Contact Judy 604-261-9716,
Michelle at 604-261-0531,
or Georgia at 604-946-1272
Every Wednesday from 10 am to 2 or 3 pm in Maple Ridge. Please contact Freda to confirm location. Hosted by the Gone Hooking Group. First visit is free. Drop in is $3 per meeting or $5 per month membership. Many times mini-demonstrations are offered. Contact Freda at 604-463-0043 or
freda33@telus.net
Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm, please contact Freda for confirmation and location.
Requested by day workers, but anyone can attend.
