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TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING RESOURCES, version 4.0
Last modified: 9 May 1994
Expires: 1 July 1994
keywords: FAQ, crafts, textiles, rugs, hooked, books, suppliers,
guilds, schools, care, cleaning, restoration

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.    Introduction
      (a) Copyright Notice
      (b) Introduction
      (c) How To Retrieve This Document
      (d) Other Computer Resources
      (e) Acknowledgements
      (f) Change Log
II.   Description of Traditional Rug Hooking
III.  Annotated Bibliography
IV.   A Hooker's Address Book: publishers, suppliers, guilds,
     schools, and museums
V.    Tips on Rug Cleaning, Care, and Restoration


I. INTRODUCTION

(a) COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER

This compilation is Copyright (C) 1994 by Deborah Merriam.

It may be freely redistributed in its entirety provided that all
headers, credits, and this and other disclaimers remain intact.
Permission is hereby granted for noncommercial use by electronic
bulletin board/conference systems, individuals, and libraries.
Permission is granted for this document to be made available for
file transfer from installations offering unrestricted anonymous
file transfer on the Internet. This document may not be sold for
profit or incorporated in commercial documents without the
written permission of the copyright holder. Notification of the
FAQ-maintainer at <[e-mail]> of redistribution or
archival of this document would be appreciated.

The information in this document is made available AS IS. No
warranty is made about its correctness or completeness.

Nothing in this article represents the views of Dalhousie
University.

The FAQ-maintainer (Deborah Merriam) does not receive any
financial gain or monetary remuneration from the distribution of
this document.

(b) INTRODUCTION

This document was born out of my fascination with this historic
art form, and my frustration in trying to learn to hook without a
teacher. I hope it will help other novices get started without
having to reinvent the wheel. I also hope this document will be a
valuable resource for veteran hookers who are trying to find a
rare material or the perfect design.

I'm no expert, just an enthusiastic beginner - so if you have any
additions, corrections, or suggestions for improvement to this
document, please send them to me care of <[e-mail]>
(until the end of August). Future versions of this document will
benefit from your wisdom! Please let me know how you wish to
appear in the Acknowledgements (by name only, name and email,
name and city, name and snail-mail, or some combination of the
above).

Happy hooking! =)          Deborah Merriam

(c) HOW TO RETRIEVE THIS DOCUMENT

Please check the "Expires" date at the beginning of this
document. Has it passed? If so, chances are good that some
information listed here is out of date.

The current version of this compilation is posted to the Usenet
rec.crafts.textiles and rec.crafts.misc newsgroups monthly, on or
near the 10th of each month. You can obtain a copy via e-mail by
writing to me care of <[e-mail]> until the end of August.
Please note that this is a temporary address; by the end of
August, I expect I'll have settled into a new account at another
school.

I will eventually be submitting this document to the *.answers
moderators, and making arrangements for its archival on an
anonymous FTP site. Stay tuned for further developments!


(d) OTHER COMPUTER RESOURCES

The Usenet rec.crafts.textiles newsgroup is a good place to ask
questions. Unfortunately, the pseudo-archives have been
permanently discontinued.

The Crafts Board BBS offers a searchable database of North
American arts and crafts suppliers, software, newsletters and
discussion forums. They are making this FAQ available for their
users as a downloadable text file, and there's a textiles forum
available. The BBS number is 205-339-0722, and the voice/fax
number is 205-333-8045. For more information, send e-mail to
[e-mail] (Tuffy Holland).

To my knowledge, there is no other existing FAQ or e-Zine that
deals with rug hooking, and my Veronica and Jughead searches of
gopher servers have come up empty. If you know of any other
electronic resources for rug hookers, please let me know!

If you'd like to try your hand at computer-generated designs for
your rugs, your best bet at the moment is to use a generic
drawing program to create your design (or upload a GIF graphic
that strikes your fancy). Then, print it off and enlarge it by
the method of your choice. I had a look at the (excellent)
cross-stitch design software packages that are currently
available, and they don't seem to be easily adaptable to a
rug-maker's purposes. Quilting design software may be more
adaptable to rug design.


(e) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Compiled by Deborah Merriam (formerly <[e-mail]>,
Dartmouth, NS).

I'd like to acknowledge and thank the following people, who
encouraged me to start this project, reviewed early drafts of
this document, made valuable suggestions for modifications,
submitted corrections or book reviews, or otherwise contributed
to the FAQ:

     Gail Metcalfe <[e-mail]> (Charlottetown, PEI)
     Jill Minehart <[e-mail]> (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
     Suzanne Sylliaasen (Seattle, WA)
     Patti Tschaen <[e-mail]> (NJ)
everyone in the Dartmouth branch of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova
Scotia

And finally, special thanks to all the authors and hookers whose
wisdom, enthusiasm, and publications have made this document
possible.


(f) CHANGE LOG

V1.0 (25 Jan 1994) - Initial release by e-mail.

V2.0 (28 Feb 1994) - Expanded bibliography; addition of care and
               restoration section.
V2.1 (5 Mar 1994)  - Miscellaneous minor changes in most
               sections.

V3.0 (14 Mar 1994) - Expansion and reorganization of Addresses -
               Guilds and Schools; addition of How To Retrieve
               This Document; review of Pearl McGown's books
               rewritten; miscellaneous additions and minor
               changes in all sections. Posted to
               rec.crafts.textiles and rec.crafts.misc on
               March 15th.

V4.0 (9 May 1994) - Reorganization of existing sections;
               addition of copyright notice and change log;
               deletion of workshops which have passed from the
               Addresses - Guilds And Schools section;
               miscellaneous additions and minor changes in all
               sections. Posted to rec.crafts.textiles and
               rec.crafts.misc on May 10th.


II. DESCRIPTION OF TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING

So, what is "traditional" rug hooking? Traditional 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 isn't only used to
create rugs, of course; you can also make chair seats, wall
hangings, trivets, Christmas tree ornaments, carpetbags,
clothing, and jewellery, among many other things. I've
designated it as "traditional" to keep confusion at bay, since
the use of latch-hooks, punch-needles, or speed hooks is also
commonly called "rug hooking". Punch-needle hooking and speed
hooking also form rug piles from the running loop stitch, and are
sometimes mentioned in the same reference books and supplied by
the same companies as traditional hand hooking - so, if you are
interested in these newer techniques, you may also find a
starting point in this document. Latch hooks form a knotted pile,
and will not be discussed in this document.

A description here of how to hook would probably only confuse, so
I'll refer you to any of the excellent reference books listed in
III. However, the guidance of a good teacher can be invaluable in
preventing you from forming bad habits. Contact your local shop
or guild (listed in IV) to find a teacher or group you can hook
with and get tips from. Many shops and guilds hold informal
hook-ins, or know of them.

Note: 1995 will be The Year of the Hooked Mat, at least in
Atlantic Canada, so be on the lookout for activities put on by
your local guilds, galleries, historical societies and whatnot.


III. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

These books fall into three main categories: How-To, Design
Inspiration, and History. I've included any reference books I
could find, even ones I didn't like, with the reasoning that it
may be perfect for your purposes. The annotations list features
of the book, and are liberally sprinkled with the opinions of the
reviewers. I have not annotated books which have not been
reviewed by myself or another FAQ contributor. I've put an
asterisk beside my favourites and the "industry standards" (found
in Suggested Reading lists in other books). They're organized
alphabetically by author or editor. All opinions are mine, unless
otherwise noted.

Please note that this list is NOT complete - there are certainly,
for example, many booklets and manuals on dyeing that are
missing. If you run across a book that I've missed, or have
comments on the ones I've included ("This book has a great
section on X techniques," or "I found these directions very
easy/difficult to follow," or "Please remove this useless thing
from your list"), please write to me and tell me all about it!


Ashworth, Anne. Chroma-Craft.

* Ashworth, Anne and Armstrong, Jean. Green Mountain Colours.
Green Mountain Rug School, Randolf Center, VT. 1985.

* Batchelder, Martha. The Art of Hooked-Rug Making. Manual Arts
Press, Peoria, Illinois. 1947. reprinted, 1983, Down East Books,
Camden, Maine.
     The author encourages readers to design their own rugs, and
gives excellent and practical advice on designing rugs with
traditional motifs. The book also contains a number of suggested
projects for beginners, set up in Lessons instead of chapters.
The age of the book shows in the suggested colour combinations
and in the writing style.

* Beatty, Alice and Sargent, Mary. Basic Rug Hooking, 2nd Ed.
(First published as The Hook Book) Stackpole Books, Harrisburg,
PA. 1990.
     A great book of help for learning to hook rugs in the
primitive style. Some good information on dyeing; however, the
authors recommend using both salt *and* vinegar to set the dyes.
Please use salt *or* vinegar, since having both in the same
solution will produce hydrochloric acid that will damage the
fabric. Especially great advice on hooking various motifs and
working with reclaimed woolens.

Betterton, Sheila. Rugs from The American Museum In Britain.
1983.

Bishop, Robert and Secord, William. Quilts, Coverlets, Rugs and
Samplers. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY. 1982.

* Blumenthal, Betsy and Kreider, Kathryn. Hands on Dyeing.
Interweave Press, Loveland, CO. 1988.

* Boswell, Thom (Ed.). The Rug Hook Book. Sterling Publishing
Co., New York, NY. 1992.
     One of my favourites. This book contains a gallery of
contemporary artists with gorgeous colour plates, a good section
on techniques, a number of projects, and an appendix of patterns
taken from the books of Kent, Kopp & Kopp, and McGown. Jill
Minehart writes, "I especially liked the section where individual
hookers "speak" and some of their work is shown."

Bowles, Ella Shannon. Handmade Rugs. Garden City Publishing
Company, Inc., New York, NY. 1937.
     Contains sections on history, design, wool dyeing, how to
hook, and collecting. Only likely to be useful if you're
interested in natural dyes.

Boyle. Designing for Traditional Rug Hooking.

Brescia, Laverne E. Scrolls Are Easy.
     Booklet on coathanger dyeing.

Burton, Mary Sheppard. Educational Standards for Traditionally
Hooked Work. Self-published (21600 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown,
MD 20874), 1977.

Carlson, Helen G. The Technique of Rug Hooking. (around 1950)

Casselman, Karen. Craft of the Dyer.
     A great book on natural dyes.

Charleson, Connie. Rug Hookers Dye Manual.

* Chiasson, Anselme (Ed.) The History of Cheticamp Hooked Rugs
and their Artisans. Lescarbot Publications, Yarmouth, NS. 1988.
(researched by Annie-Rose Deveau and translated by Marcel
LeBlanc; a project of La Societe Saint-Pierre de Cheticamp).
     A warm and unique history, if eccentric (Father Chiasson
leans a bit heavily on religious anecdotes). Short on technical
information, as the hookers of Cheticamp have trade secrets to
protect.

Coss, Melinda and Soudan, Sylvie. Magic Carpets. William Collins
Sons & Co. Ltd., Toronto, Ont. 1989.
     Contains 30 designs with colour photos, meant for
latch-hooking or cross-stitch but easily adaptable. No mention of
traditional hand hooking.

Cox, Clarisse. Anyone Can Dye.

Cox, Verna and Moshimer, Joan. Hooking And Braiding (video). Cox
Enterprises, Bucksport, ME. 1993.

Craig, Catherine. Rug Hooking: Here's How. (around 1950)

Crouse, Gloria E. Hooking Rugs: New materials, new techniques
(book and companion video). Taunton Press, Newtown, CT. 1990.
     In the video, she discusses various techniques and
materials, shows two projects, and shows a sampler of her
finished pieces. The book has a nice photo gallery, in addition
to the how-to stuff. She doesn't use a hand hook - her interest
is in speed needles and punch needles - but her approach to
materials may appeal to hand hook users as well. I'd advise
against painting latex on the back of your rugs like she does
(see section VI).

Cuyler, Susanna. The High-Pile Rug Book. Harper & Row,
Publishers, New York, NY. 1974.
     Describes many different methods of hooking (hand,
latch-hook, punch needle, shuttle hook, speed hooks, etc.).

Davies, Ann. Rag Rugs. Henry Holt & Company Inc., New York, NY.
1992.
     Contains a nice techniques section and lots of pretty
photos, and instructions for 12 projects. She mostly focuses on
hand hooking, but other rug making techniques are also used.

* DiFranza, Happy and DiFranza, Steve. Hooking Fine Gifts.
Stackpole Books, Harrisburg, PA. 1992.
     Contains an excellent how-to section, 16 projects with
colour photos, a glossary, and a list of suppliers.

Dunn, Adele. How To Design Your Own Rug-Hooking Patterns.

Eberlein, Harold Donaldson and McClure, Abbot. Practical Book of
Early American Arts and Crafts. 1916.

Ebi, Dotti. Scraps or Spots. Self-published (501 Kingsbury,
Dearborn, MI 48128).

Elliot, Jane. Color Flow.
     Booklet on transitional dyeing, i.e. from a dark shade of
one dye to a light shade of another.

Fallier, Jeanne H. Traditional Rug Hooking Manual. The Rugging
Room, Westford, MA. 1983.

Felcher, Cecilia. The Complete Book of Rug Making: Folk Methods
and Ethnic Designs. Hawthorne Books, Inc., New York, NY. 1975.
     Contains a chapter on hooked rugs, along with many other
rugmaking techniques, and a chapter on dyeing. The chapter on
hooked rugs introduces the use of hand hooks, punch hooks, and
speed hooks, but doesn't discuss any of them thoroughly. Contains
a number of charted designs.

Femiano, Ellen. No Sweat Dyeing. Self-published (6052 Cedar Wood
Dr., Columbia, MD 21044), 1993.

* Field, Jeanne. Shading Flowers. Stackpole Books, Harrisburg,
PA. 1991.

* Fischer, Jeanne. Dye Reference Cross Index. privately
published, 1983.
     One easy way to achieve colour harmony in a rug is to use a
group of dye formulas that share a common dye. According to a
review in "The Rug Hooker, News & Views", the author has compiled
a list of formulas from common dye books and sorted them by dyes
used. Sounds terrific!

Fleming, Edna. (1) 101 Formulas for Casserole Dyeing. (2) Spray
Dyeing.

Fretz. Hooking Rugs.

Hallen, Julienne. Folk Art Designs. 1949.

Hicks, Amy Mali. The Craft of Hand-Made Rugs. 1914.

Hicks, Lydia. Triple Over Dye (series of three booklets of
dyeing formulas and techniques). Self-published (The Triple
Over Dye Family, 187 Jane Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219).

* Hornafius, Pat. Country Rugs: How To Design and Hook
Traditional Wool Rugs and Hangings. Stackpole Books, Harrisburg,
PA. 1992.
     Contains excellent advice on design and technique, a section
on rug care and supply sources, and 14 patterns with colour
photos. Focuses on primitive hooking. The advice she gives on
cleaning, repairing, and hanging your rugs is especially good. My
only complaint is that she has a wee tendency to underestimate
the savvy of rural folk ("All these effects were unintentional,
I'm sure..."). The author also has made how-to videos on hooking
and dyeing, which are available from her shop.

Johnson, Mary Elizabeth. Rugs. Oxmoor House Inc., Birmingham,
England. 1979.
     Contains a chapter on hand hooking, among many other
rug-making techniques.

Kelley, Hazel Reeder. ABC of Rug Making. 1947 pamphlet.

* Kent, William Winthrop. (1) The Hooked Rug. Tudor Publishing,
New York. 1937. Reprint: Gale Research, Detroit. 1971. (2) Rare
Hooked Rugs. The Pond-Ekberg Company, Springfield, Mass. 1941.
(3) Hooked Rug Design. The Pond-Ekberg Company, Springfield,
Mass. 1949. (4) Primer of Hooked Rug Design. 1941 pamphlet.
     Kent's theories, developed in (1), regarding the origin of
rug hooking were embraced at the time and are still widely quoted
by the history buffs. However, today the experts seem to agree
that hooking arose in New England or Atlantic Canada, and reject
Kent's shaky evidence for a European origin. Speculation aside,
these books are a fun read and a great source of design
inspiration, with photos and sketches in both colour and black &
white. Kent focuses on historic designs in (2), and (3) contains
a large section of his own impressive designs.

King, Mrs. Harry. How To Hook Rugs. 1948.

Koehler, Doris H. Color & Contour For Hooked Rugs.

* Kopp, Joel and Kopp, Kate. American Hooked and Sewn Rugs: Folk
Art Underfoot. E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., New York, NY. 1st
edition, 1975. 2nd edition, revised and enlarged, 1985.
     Wow. This book is lavishly illustrated, and knowledgeably
discusses hooked rugs as a folk art, with relatively unbiased
historical notes. It also contains a great bibliography for you
history buffs, and a short section on how to hook and how to care
for your rugs.

Lambert, Patricia, Staepelaere, Barbara, and Fry, Mary G. Color
and Fiber.

Lawless, Dorothy. Rug Hooking and Braiding. 1952.

* Linsley, Leslie and Aron, Jon. Hooked Rugs: An American Folk
Art. Clarkson N. Potter, New York, NY. 1992.
     Contains a short history of the craft (well done, but with a
definite American focus), a how-to section (a little sketchy),
information on collecting and caring for hooked rugs, a huge
photo gallery, and a resource directory (including consultants
and dealers). It's a nice introduction to the craft, but the text
is written primarily from the perspective of a collector. I'm
recommending this book purely on the strength of the exquisite,
inspirational colour photos - it's a visual feast. Jill Minehart
(who recently started a collection of antique hooked rugs)
writes, "I was especially intrigued by the photographs of the
collection... and I was more interested in the information on
collecting than I would have been otherwise."

MacKay, Mary, Robbins, Arlene, and Newhall, Sally. Multi-Dye.
     Instructions on painted, dip, gradation, clothespin, and
casserole dyeing.

Martin, Hazel and Riley, Les. A Great Little Book On How To
Hook. Self-published (RFD #3, Box 695, Williamston, NC 27892).

* McGown, Pearl K. (1) The Dreams Beneath Design, 1949 (a
historical survey of early hooked rugs and their makers). (2) You
Can Hook Rugs, 1951. (3) Color In Hooked Rugs, 1954 (colour
planning and colour theory). (4) Persian Patterns, 1958. (5) The
Lore and Lure of Hooked Rugs. Acton Press Inc., Acton, Mass.
1966.
     Mrs. McGown holds a place of honour in the history and
development of the craft through her designs and her teaching
network, and her books are thought of as bibles in many circles.
(5) is a collection of essays encompassing the recent history of
rug hooking and a showcase of interpretations of the author's
designs. This book rubbed me the wrong way when I first read it -
I felt that she was imposing her ideas about colour and design on
the reader. However, I just reread it and really enjoyed it.
There are lots of gems of advice on dyeing and other techniques
buried in the text - advice that was unrecognizable until I had
learned the basics. I'd especially recommend it if you are
interested in the tapestry hooking techniques that the McGown
teachers developed.

McLain. (1) Anyone Can Dye. (2) Shading With Swatches. Privately
published (Jane Olsen, P.O. Box 351, Hawthorne, CA 90250).

Meilach, Dona Z. Making Contemporary Rugs and Wall Hangings.
Abelard-Schuman, New York, NY. 1970.
     Contains a chapter on how to hook, among *many* other
techniques. She encourages originality of design, which is a
treat. I wouldn't recommend that you follow the harsh cleaning
techniques that she suggests.

* Memorial University Art Gallery. The Fabric of Their Lives:
hooked and poked mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. exhibition
catalogue, Art Gallery, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St.
John's, Nfld. 1980.
     Contains an excellent discussion of the history of rug
hooking in Newfoundland and elsewhere, notes on the rugs shown in
the exhibit, and photos of each rug. A wonderful antidote to the
New England focus of many historical discussions.

Moshimer, Joan (Ed.). Craftsman "Primitive" Guide for Hooked
Rugs: A How To Manual. W. Cushing & Co./Craftsman Studios,
Kennebunkport, Maine. 1974, 1976,...
     Equal parts pattern catalogue and magazine, filled with
(many discontinued) designs, articles, and helpful hints. Many of
the excellent articles are reprinted from The Rug Hooker, News
and Views.

* Moshimer, Joan. The Complete Book of Rug Hooking. Dover
Publishing Inc. 1989. (originally The Complete Rug Hooker, New
York Graphic Society, Boston, MA, 1975.)
     Definitely an industry standard. Probably most useful to
those who wish to try dyeing and shading techniques.

Moshimer, Joan. Hooked On Cats. Stackpole Books, PA. 1991.

* Moshimer, Joan, Ed. The Rug Hooker, News and Views
(periodical).
     Absolutely classic, brimming with reprints from out-of-print
books, free designs and excellent articles. The predecessor of
Rug Hooking magazine. I'd love to see someone publish a
compilation of these!

Neel. I'd Rather Dye Laughing.

Parker, Xenia Ley. Hooked Rugs and Ryas. Henry Regnery Company,
Chicago.
1973.
     Contains one chapter about traditional hand hooking, and
many chapters on latch-hook techniques. Also contains a
black-and-white photo gallery featuring the finest in disco vests
and shaggy carpet bags.

Phillips, Anna M. Laise. Hooked Rugs & How To Make Them. 1930.

Reis, Estelle H. American Rugs. 1950.

* Rex, Stella Hay. Practical Hooked Rugs, 2nd edition.
Cobblesmith, Ashville, Maine. 1975. (1st edition: Prentice Hall,
New York, NY, 1949.)
     Now out of print. Charming, brimming with helpful hints,
and, yes, practical, if a bit dogmatic about appropriate colour
schemes to use.
also wrote: By Hook Or By Crook; Choice Hooked Rugs (1953).

Rompkey, Richard. Grenfell of Labrador: A Biography. University
of Toronto Press, Toronto, Ont. 1991.

* Ryan, Nanette and Wright, Doreen. Garretts and the Bluenose
Rugs of Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS. 1990.
     Gives a balanced and accurate history of the Garretts
company, including the text of a lecture about the company given
by Cecil Garrett to a group of Halifax businessmen in 1927, and a
transcript of a conversation with Cameron Garrett. The text is
followed by reprints of Bluenose Rug patterns taken from the long
out-of-print Garretts catalogues. A fabulous design source. Since
these patterns were widely available through department stores in
addition to the mail-order service, this book may also help you
identify the source of your heirloom rugs. (Contact Spruce Top
Rug Hooking Studios to order a copy.)

Sargent, Walter. The Enjoyment and Use of Colour. Dover
Publications, Inc., New York, NY. 1964. (republication of the
1923 edition by Charles Scribner's Sons)
     Recommended by many other authors as a fine introduction to
colour theory; written with painters in mind, but equally useful
for rug design.

Sleeper, Barbara. Analogous Dyeing.

Sprout. Hooked Rug and Flower Shading.

Sprout, Mildred. How To Dye for Rug Making.

Turbayne, Jessie A. (1) Hooked Rugs: History and the Continuing
Tradition. Schiffer Publishing, Westchester, PA. 1991. (2) The
Hookers' Art: Evolving Designs in Hooked Rugs. 1993.

* Underhill, Vera Bisbee. Creating Hooked Rugs. Coward-McCann,
Inc., New York, NY. 1951. (Now out of print.)

Walker, Lydia LeBaron. Homecraft Rugs. 1929.

Waugh, Elizabeth, and Foley, Edith. Collecting Hooked Rugs. The
Century Co., New York, NY. 1927. (Now out of print.)

Wilcox, Bettina. Hooked Rugs for Fun and Profit. 1949 pamphlet.

* Wiseman, Ann. Rag Tapestries and Wool Mosaics. Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co., New York, NY. 1969.
     Has lots of photos, a good technique section using both hand
and speed hooks, and encourages original design. Cool.

Woman's Day. Today's Hooking. 1942 pamphlet.

Young, Arthur. (1) America Gets Hooked. (2) The Lyrics of Fiber.
Booksplus of Maine, Lewiston, ME.

* Zarbock, Barbara J. The Complete Book of Rug Hooking. Van
Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, NY. 1961.

..and finally, the books with no author...

ATHA: Newsletter of the Association of Traditional Hooking
Artists. (periodical) Association of Traditional Hooking Artists.
     A subscription to this magazine-length newsletter is
included in your membership in ATHA. The recent issues I've seen
are reminiscent of the old "Rug Hooker: News and Views": lots of
ads for suppliers and privately published books, lots of tips and
articles, free designs, and loads of announcements and reports
from different regions.

Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing. Dover Publications.

* A Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs. Stackpole Books, Harrisburg,
PA. 1991, 1992, 1993.
     An annual series, edited by the staff of Rug Hooking
magazine, showcasing the work of hookers, and including advice on
technique. Brimming with gorgeous colour photos.

Diamond Dye Rug Book. Wells and Richardson Co., Montreal, PQ.
1899. Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
microfiche series, pre-1900 Canadiana, (c) 1982, no. 01194.
     Only of interest to history buffs. The text describes how to
hook, plugs the company's wares, and includes brief and vague
descriptions of the patterns. The colour plates are largely
unreadable.

* Rug Hooking. (periodical) Stackpole Inc.
     Published five times a year. The only contemporary magazine
dedicated to hand-hooked rugs. Contains advice, free patterns,
and feature articles. A lot of the giants and experts in the
field are on the editorial board. Fabulous source of information.

* The Rug Hooking Magazine Sourcebook. Stackpole Books,
Harrisburg, PA.
     From the "about the sponsor" section of A Celebration of
Hand-Hooked Rugs III:
"Containing addresses and phone numbers of virtually every
teacher, designer, and supplier in the United States and Canada
in a highly organized format..."
Gosh, sounds like the bible to me. I haven't seen a copy, so I
don't know how up-to-date this book is, but Stackpole Books have
an excellent track record.

IV. A HOOKER'S ADDRESS BOOK

DISCLAIMER: This list is not an endorsement on my part, I don't
work for any of these folks, and I'm not doing this for profit. I
cannot accept any responsibility for what these people may or may
not do with your hard-earned money; all risks are yours.
.. That said, it's my hope that this list will help you get in
touch with the experts, suppliers, teachers, and designers you
want to find. Remember to include a self-addressed stamped
business-size envelope with your enquiries. The list isn't
complete, so please let me know of any omissions, closures,
openings and moves at <[e-mail]>.


ADDRESSES - PUBLISHERS

Booksplus of Maine, P.O. Box 328, Lewiston, ME 04243.

Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 201 East 50th St., New York, NY 10022.

Dover Publications, Inc., 31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501. To
request a catalogue, write to Dept. 23 and indicate your area of
interest (crafts and needlework, design, etc.). Many of the
designs they publish for other crafts are readily adaptable for
use in rug hooking.

Green Mountain Rug School, RD 1, Box 358, Randolf Center, VT
05061.

Lescarbot Publications, PO Box 237, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4B2

Rug Hooking magazine, PO Box 15760, Harrisburg, PA 17015. Phone:
1-800-233-9055.

Stackpole Books, 5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
Phone: [phone].

Sterling Publishing Co., 387 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016

Taunton Press, 63 S. Main St., Box 5506, Newtown, CT 06470-5506.
Phone:[phone].

Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 450 West 33rd St., New York, NY
10001.


ADDRESSES - SUPPLIERS

(These are compiled from a number of sources, including Rug
Hooking magazine, Basic Rug Hooking, Country Rugs, Hooked Rugs:
An American Folk Art, and The Rug Hook Book. I've divided them
by region, and listed them alphabetically by company name.
Unless otherwise noted, they sell everything you need or I
have no further info.)


CANADA (NS, PQ, ON)

Bonnie's Rug Hooking Haven, 199 Sunnyvale Cres., Lower Sackville,
NS, B4E 2S9. Phone: [phone].

Century House, 562 Pembroke St. West, Pembroke, ON, K8A 5P3.
Phone: [phone].

EHB Designs, 132 Rosedale Valley Rd., Toronto, ON, M4W 1P7.
Phone: [phone]. Dyes.

Filature Lemieux Inc., PO Box 250, St. Ephrem, Beause S., PQ, G0M
1R0. Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]% wool yarns.

Majic Carpet Dyes, 205 Locke St. S., Hamilton, ON, L8P 4B5.
Phone: [phone].

Moraff's Yarns and Crafts, 752 Victoria Rd., Sydney, N.S. Phone:
1-800-463-YARN (9276). Supplies for rug hooking and many other
crafts.

The Needle Nut, 100 Kent St., Charlottetown, PEI. Phone:
(902)-628-1830.

Rags To Rugs Craft Shoppe, PO Box 1812, Pictou, NS, B0K 1HO.
Phone: [phone].

Rittermere-Hurst-Field, PO Box 487, Aurora, ON, L4G 3L6. Phone:
(905)-773-2633. In Canada, 1-800-233-9055.

Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studios, 255 West Main St., Mahone Bay,
NS, B0J 2E0. Phone: [phone]. Hook-ins every Saturday.

The Wool Winder, RR #1, Manilla, ON, K0M 2J0. Phone:
(705)-786-1358.

Yesteryear's Rug Hooking Studio, RR #1, Meaford, ON, N4L 1W5.
Phone: [phone].


WEST (OR, CA, TX, WA, CO)

Bar-B Woolies, 5308 Roeding Road, Hughson, CA 95326. Phone:
(209)-883-0833. Hand-dyed yarns.

Frederick J. Fawcett, Inc., 1304 Scott St., Petaluma, CA 94954.
Phone: [phone]. Linens.

Gloria E. Crouse, 4325 John Luhr Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506.
Phone: [phone]

Dream Works, Inc., 8711 192nd St. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290. Phone:
1-800-524-2976 or (206)-668-8297. Fax: [phone]. Specialty
scissors.

Gloria Grey, 4877 Ashworth Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338. Phone: (209)-
966-5888. Dye spoons.

Jane Olson Rug Studio, PO Box 351, Hawthorne, CA 90250. Phone:
(310)-643-5902; also, 5400 W. 119th St., Inglewood, CA 90304.
Books, swatches, patterns.

Anne Jeter, 6765 Continental Circle, Salem, OR 97306-1485. Phone:
(503)-371-6982.

Lib Callaway Patterns, 541 Saint George Rd., Danville, CA 94583.
Patterns.

Miller Rug Hooking (Nancy Miller), 2251 Ralston Rd., Sacramento,
CA 95821. Phone: [phone].

Rocky Mountain Rug Crafts, PO Box 2932-A, Durango, CO 81302.
Phone: [phone] or (303)-884-4192.

Rumpelstiltskin's, 20360 NW Philips Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97124.
Electric and hand speed needles.

Sarah Shevett, 6031 Bear River Rd., Ferndale, CA 95536.
Homegrown, handspun yarns.

Victorian Video Productions, PO Box 1540, Colfax, CA 95713.
Phone: [phone]. Videos.

Way Out West, PO Box 3094, Dept RH, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Phone:
(619)-929-0870, (800)-326-8479. Rug Hugger rug hangers.


MIDWEST (OH, WI, KS, NE, IA, MN, IL, IN, MO, MI)

Burlap 'N Rags, 52 Courtland St., Rockford, MI 49341. Phone:
(616)-866-4260.

carijarts - Janet Carija Brandt, 2136 Silver Lane Dr.,
Indianapolis, IN 46203. Phone: [phone]. Patterns.

Country Cat Loom, 4953 North Ardmore, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.
Phone: [phone]. Hand-dyed wool.

Crafts At Bluffton, 2572 Village Rd., Decorah, IA 52101. Phone:
(319)-753-5533. Yarns.

Davidson's Old Mill Yarn, PO Box 8R, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.
Phone: [phone]. Wool yarns and mill ends.

DKS Designs, PO Box 202, Mt. Calvary, WI 53057-0202.

Dotti Ebi, 501 Kingsbury, Dearborn, MI 48128. Dyeing booklet.

Emma Lou's Hooked Rugs, 8643 Hiawatha Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114.
Phone: [phone].

Ewe, Me & Co., 107 E. Main St., Northville, MI 48167. Phone:
(810)-347-6080.

Ginny's Gems (Virginia Hildebrant, Cam-syl Designs), 5167
Robinhood Dr., Willoughby, OH 44094. Patterns and dyes.

Gruber's Market, 1 Main St., Genola, MN 56364. Phone:
(612)-468-6435. Lap hoop frame.

Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, PO Box 1970, Dearborn,
MI 48121. Edward frost patterns.

Hooked On Rugs (Beth Sekerka), 44492 Midway Dr., Movi, MI 48375.

Meadows Wool Wash, Inc., Rt.1 Box 110, Dalbo, MN 55017. Phone:
(612)-389-5053. Mild herbal soap for woolens.

Morton House Primitives (Kathy Morton), 9860 Crestwood Terrace,
Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Phone: [phone]. Patterns.

Oak Spring Publications, 1000 Benson Lane, Green Oaks, IL 60048.
Phone: [phone]. Rug Hookers Data Sheets for recording all
aspects of planning and hooking your rugs.

One Of A Kind, 7240 Mystic Drive, Hudson, OH 44236. Patterns.

Penny Rugs and Runners, PO Box 105345, Dept. RH, Jefferson City,
MO 65110.

Prairie Craft House, RR 2 Box 172, Knoxville IL 61448. Phone:
(309)-289-6769.

Wool Works, Plus, Sue and Bob Baker, 1246 Oak Ridge Dr., South
Bend, IN 46617. Phone: [phone].

The White House, 92 E. Oak St., Zionsville, IN 46077. Phone:
(317)-873-3617.

Readean Windish, 1215 N. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62702. Phone:
(217)-523-5481.


SOUTHEAST (LA, GA, FL, WV, TN, MD, NC, SC, VA, KY)

Anderson Handcrafted Products, Star Route Box 87A, Leonardtown,
MD 20650. Rug hooking frames.

Mary Sheppard Burton, 21600 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown, MD 20874.
Booklet.

Kathryn Angauer, 4208 Everett St., Kensington, MD 20895. Phone:
(301)-942-2749.

Connie Charleson, 9920 Weiskopf Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34655.
Phone: [phone]. Hand-dyed wools.

Doublejays Rug Studio, 1199 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC
29464. Phone: [phone].

Ellen Femiano, 6052 Cedar Wood Dr., Columbia, MD 21044. Phone:
(410)-997-0145. Dyeing booklet.

Forestheart Studio, 21 South Carroll St., Frederick, MD 21701.
Phone: [phone].

Nancy Greenberg, 25 Spring Cove Court, Arden, NC 28704

Harry M. Fraser Co., R&R Machine Co., Inc., Rt. 3, Box 254,
433 Duggins Road, Stoneville, NC 27048. Phone: [phone].

Marguerite J. Hastings, 812 Western Run Rd., Cockeysville, MD
21030. Phone: [phone].

Lancaster Rug Hooking Co., 102 Hamilton Ave., PO Box 553,
Lancaster, KY 40444. Phone: [phone] or (606)-792-6545.

Little Quilts, 4939 Lower Roswell Rd., Suite 204C, Marietta, GA
30068. Patterns.

The Robin's Nest (Robin D. Hasty), Rt. 1 Box 89A, Buffalo
Junction, VA 24529. Phone: [phone]. Unique gifts for rug
hookers.

Salma's Selections (Salma S. Dhanji), 611 NE 13th St., Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33304. Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone].
Patterns.

Sea Holly Hooked Rugs, 1906 N. Bayview Dr., Kill Devils Hills, NC
27948. Phone: [phone].

Marianne Storm, 22329 Pondsville Rd., Smithburg, MD 21783. Phone:
(301)-824-3330.


NORTHEAST (MA, VT, PA, RI, CT, NH, ME, NY, NJ)

American Heirloom, 77 Brow Ave., Braintree, MA 02184. Phone:
(617)-843-1816. Punch-needle supplies, oriental designs.

Appleton Krafts & Supplies, 50 Appleton Ave., S. Hamilton, MA
01982. Phone: [phone]. Rug hooking frames.

Bartlettyarns, Box 36T, Harmony, ME 04942. Phone: [phone].
Finishing yarn and swatches.

Patsy Becker, 18 Schanck Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733. Phone:
(908)-946-3485.

Nancy Claflin Blood, 60 McMaster St., Owego, NY 13827. Phone:
(607)-687-0142.

Braid-Aid, 466 Washington St., Pembroke, MA 02359. Phone:
(617)-826-2560. Wool, patterns from Heritage Hill and
Karlcraft.

B.Rugged, 11 S. Adelaide, Highland Park, NJ 08904. Punch hooking
supplies.

Colorama, Vivily Powers, 36 Fairview St., Manchester, CT 06040.
Wool swatches.

Colors by Maryanne (Maryanne Lincoln), 139 Park St., Wrentham, MA
02093. Phone: [phone]. Dye formulae and hand-dyed wools.

Cox Enterprises, RR #2, Box 245, Bucksport, ME 04416. Phone:
(800)-233-0234. Supplies and instructional books and videos for
rug
braiding.

W. Cushing & Company, Joan Moshimer's Rug Hooker Studio, 21 North
St., PO Box 351, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-0351. Phone: toll-free
1-800-626-7847, in Maine (207)-967-3711. Fax: [phone].
Patterns, books, supplies, Cushing's Perfection dyes.

Designs To Dream On (Jane McGown Flynn, Inc.), PO Box 1301,
Sterling, MA 01564.

DiFranza Designs, Dept. RH, 25 Bow St., North Reading, MA 01864.
Phone: [phone]. Patterns, kits, books.

The Dorr Mill Store, PO Box 88, Guild, NH 03754 Phone:
(603)-863-1197 or (800)-846-DORR.

The Elbeau Room (Meredith P. LeBeau), 9 Elm Ave., Salem, MA
01970.

Good Tidings (Shirley Engel), 222 Northfield Rd., Mars, PA 16046.
Phone: [phone].

Jamie Harmon, RD 2 Box 170-150R, Richmond, VT 05477. Handspun
yarns.

Heirloom Care, PO Box 2540, Westwood, MA 02090. Phone:
(617)-762-2177. Detergent for cleaning rugs.

Heirloom Rugs, 28 Harlem St., Rumford, RI 02916. Patterns,
designs by Louise Hunter Zeiser.

Hook Nook, Margaret Siano, 1 Morgan Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822.
Phone: [phone].

Pat Hornafius, 113 Meadowbrook Lane, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
Phone: [phone]. Patterns and instructional videos.

I.W. Designs, 248 Outlook Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Phone:
(412)-344-1257. Collapsible rug hooking frame.

Jacqueline Designs (Jacqueline Hansen), 237 Pine Point Rd.,
Scarborough, ME 04074. Phone: [phone].

John Smidt Co., Inc., 21 Caller Rd., Box 111, Peabody, MA 01960.
"Illusion" metallic wool.

Karlkraft Studio-Cheva, Severns Bridge Rd., South Merrimack, NH
03054. Phone: [phone].

Ebba V. Loveridge, HCR 61, Box 99, Round Pond, ME 04564. Labels.

Mandy's Wool Shed, Rt. 1 Box 2644, Litchfield, ME 04350. Phone:
(207)-582-5059. Wool fabric.

Jessie A. Marshall, 3251 Main St., Coventry, CT 06238. Phone:
(203)-742-8934.

Mayflower Textiles, PO Box 329, Franklin, MA 02038. Puritan
frames.

Pat Moyer, Box 403, 308 W. Main St., Terre Hill, PA 17581. Phone:
(215)-445-6263. Patterns, Dial-A-Harmony colour wheel.

Nancy Sawyer's Rug Shop, PO Box 611, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Phone:
(207)-846-6311.

New Earth Designs, RR #1, Box 93, Lake Road, Brookfield, MA
01506. Phone: [phone]. Patterns.

Primitive Pastimes (Kim Dubay), 37 Bow St., Freeport, ME 04032.
Phone: [phone].

PRO Chemical & Dye, Inc., PO Box 14, Somerset, MA 02726. Phone:
(508)-676-3838, 1-800-2-BUY-DYE (orders only).

Quail Hill Designs (Marion N. Ham), 4018 Pennellville Rd.,
Brunswick, ME 04011-9404. Phone: [phone].

Red Clover Rugs, 2 Mill St., Dept RH, Frog Hollow, Middlebury, VT
05753. Phone: [phone] or (800)-858-9276. Patterns,
materials, wool rug yarns.

Rigby, PO Box 158, Dept. CRH, Bridgton, ME 04009. Cloth stripping
machines.

The Ruggery (George Wells Rugs, Inc.), P.O. Box 196, 565 Cedar
Swamp Rd., Glen Head, NY 11545. Phone: [phone]. Patterns
and supplies for both traditional hooking and punch-needle
rugmaking.

The Rugging Room (Jeanne Fallier), PO Box 824, 10 Sawmill Dr.,
Westford, MA 01886. Phone: [phone]. Patterns and books.

Ruth Ann's Wool, RD 4, Box 340, Muncy, PA 17756. Phone: (717)-
546-5548.

State Line Tack, Inc., PO Box 428, Route 121, Plaistow, NH 03065.
Phone: [phone]. Orvus WA Paste for cleaning rugs.

Sweet Briar Studio (Janet Dobson), 866 Main Street, Hope Valley,
RI 02832. Phone: [phone].

The Triple Over Dye Family, Janet Matthews, 187 Jane Dr.,
Syracuse, NY 13219. Phone: [phone]. Dyes and dyeing
equipment.

Mrs. Chalmer C. VanHorn, R.D.#4, Box 340, Munsy, PA 17756.
Woolrich wool.

Marcy H. VanRoosen, 8 Samoset Rd., East Sandwich, MA 02537.
Phone: [phone].

Whispering Hill Farm (Donna Swanson), Box 186, Rt. 169, South
Woodstock, CT 06267.

Yankee Peddler (Marie Azzaro), 57 Saxonwood Road, Fairfield, CT
06430. Phone: [phone]


ADDRESSES - GUILDS AND SCHOOLS
(These are compiled from Rug Hooking magazine and a fistful of
newsletters. As with the suppliers, the addresses have been
divided by region and listed alphabetically.)

INTERNATIONAL

Association of Traditional Rug Hooking Artists (ATHA). Nancy
Martin, ATHA National Membership, 1360 Newman Ave., Seekonk, MA
02771.

Pearl K. McGown National Hookrafters Guild, Inc., 7108 Panavista
Ln., Chattanooga, TN 37421. Phone: [phone]. Help finding
local groups and rug schools: SASE to Nancy Elliott, 2004 Estate
Court, Woodstock, GA 30188.


CANADA (AB, ON, NS)

Burlington Hooking Craft Guild, Burlington Art Centre, 1333
Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9. (905)-632-7796. Workshop,
12-16 Sept 94: contact Ida Luce, 70 Pine St. N., Thorold, ON, L2V
2P4.

Canada West Rug Camp, Banff, AB, 25-30 Sept 94. Contact: Ann
Taylor, 3812 Varsity Dr. NW, Calgary, AB, (403)-288-2962.

Ontario Hooking Craft Guild, Membership Convenor, Suite 326, 25
Austin Dr., Unionville, Ont., L3R 8H4. Phone: [phone].

OHCG School, Waterloo, Ont., 10-15 July 94. Contact: Liz Krist,
119 Settlers Court, Kitchener, ON, N2E 2L4, (519)-743-9374.

Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia, C/O Claire MacDonald,
Membership Director, R.R.#1, Smith's Cove, NS, B0S 1S0. Phone:
(902)-245-5256. Note: RHGNS includes groups in New Brunswick and
Prince Edward Island as well.

Saugeen Rug Hookers. Contact: Gwen Baker, 608 Thede Dr., Port
Elgin, Ont., N0H 2C4.

Trent Hooking Craft School, Peterborough, Ont., 19-25 June 94.
Contact: Vera Smith, RR #3, Cavan, Ont., L0R 1C0, (705)-944-8944.


WEST (OR, CA, TX, WA, CO)

Camelia City Rug Hookers Guild, Sacramento, CA. Contact: Nancy
Miller, (916)-925-8017, or Kellie Bruton, (916)-682-4411.

Corvallis Open-House Hooking, C/O Carol McDuffie, 1745 SW
Whiteside Dr., Corvallis, OR 97333. Phone: [phone].

High Desert Rug Hookers, c/o N.J. Gillette, 61078 Chuckanut Dr.,
Bend, OR 97702. Phone: [phone]. High Desert Rug Hookers
Class, Bend, OR, 11-15 July 94, Contact: Anne Jeter (see
suppliers' addresses).

Hookers At Heart, San Bernardino, CA. Contact: Margaret Robinson,
(909)-875-1689, or Sandra Grasso, (909)-886-1222.

North Coast Rug Hooking and Tapestry Artists, C/O Arlene Strutz,
26335 Beach Dr., Rockaway Beach, OR 97136. Phone: [phone].

Ocean Park Rug Club, C/O Jerre McDaneld, 21807 Pacific Hwy.,
Ocean Park, WA 98640. Phone: [phone].

Oceanside Rug Hookers, C/O Alice Taylor, 3929 San Lorenzo Ct.,
Oceanside, CA 92057. Phone: [phone].

Olney Rug Club, C/O Myrtle Young, Rt.1 Box 8430, Astoria, OR
97103. Phone: [phone].

MIDWEST (OH, WI, KS, NE, IA, MN, IL, IN, MO, MI)

Arrowhead HookCrafters Workshop, Duluth, MN, 11-16 Sept 94.
Contact: Dorothy Magnuson, 2711 Hutchinson Rd., Duluth, MN 55811,
(218)-727-2409.

Blue Valley Rug Hookers, Marysville, KS. Contact: Arvilla Wolfe,
(913)-292-4492 or Kathryn Kennedy, (913)-292-4550.

Decorah Rug School, Decorah, IA, 25-29 July 94. Contact: Ann
Duder, 714 Decorah Ave., Decorah, IA 52101, (319)-382-5728.

Lake Nokomis Rug Hookers, C/O Kathy Morton. (see address for
Morton House Primitives)

Little Apple Rug Crafters, C/O Helene Schmitz, 2218 Cedar Acres
Dr., Manhattan, KS. Phone: [phone].

Midwest Rug School, Cedar, MI, 18-23 Sept 94. Contact: Dixie
Nieman, 46 Bereman Rd. N., Boulder Hill, IL 60538,
(708)-896-7607.

Rock River Ruggers Camp, Oregon, Il, 9-14 Oct 94. Contact: Joan
Reckwerdt, 3740 West 65th St., Chicago, IL 60629, (312)-585-1097
or Jenny Podlasek, 5918 South Karlov Ave., Chicago, IL 60629.

Rug Hooking Group, C/O Jean White, 208 S. Cottonwood Dr.,
Morristown, IN 46161. Phone: [phone].

"Show Me" Rug Hooking Workshop, Atchison, KS, 18-23 Sept 94.
Contact: Kaye Hyde, 405 W. Main St., Rochester, IL 62563,
(217)-498-9595.


SOUTHEAST (LA, GA, FL, WV, TN, MD, NC, SC, VA)

Blue Ridge Rug Camp, Valle Crucis, NC, 14-19 August 94. Contact:
Robin Hasty, Rt. 1, Box 89A, Buffalo Junction, VA 24529,
(804)-374-5830.

Les Brodueses, C/O Dorothy McFatter, 4318 Dean St., Lake Charles,
LA 70605, (318)-477-3715.

Carolina Rug Camp, Greenville, SC, 19-24 June 94. Contact:
Kathleen Estes, PO Box 34, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914)-423-5229.

Castle In The Clouds Rug Hooking Seminar, Chattanooga, TN, 22-29
May 94. Contact: Ramona Maddox, 7108 Panavista Ln., Chattanooga,
TN
37421, (615)-892-1858.

Country Workshop, Buckeystown, MD, 23-26 Oct 94. Contact: Sally
D'Albora, 11600 Hitching Post Lane, Rockville, MD 20852,
(301)-881-1244.

Florida Scrub Hooking Seminar, Lake Placid, FL, Aug and Dec 94.
Contact: Anne Eastwood, 140 Park Land Dr., Lake Placid, FL 33852,
(813)-699-2489.

"Hooking And Looking" Seminar, Naples, FL, 23-28 Oct 94. Contact:
Kaye Hyde, 405 W. Main St., Rochester, IL 62563, (217)-498-9595.

John C. Campbell Folk School, Rt.1 Box 14A, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Phone: [phone].

Piedmont Ruggers, C/O Jane Senger, 8 Abingdon Way, Durham, NC
27713. Phone: [phone].

Williamsburg Rug Hooking Group, C/O Christine Dube, 404 Hempstead
Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: [phone].


NORTHEAST (MA, VT, PA, RI, CT, NH, ME, NY, NJ)

Bucks-Mont Rug Hookers, C/O Alma Coia, 1781 Whitebriar Rd.,
Southampton, PA 18966, (215)-322-8578.

Chautauqua Rug School, Chautauqua, NY, 5-10 June 94. Contact:
Jane Flynn, Box 1301, Sterling, MA 01564, (508)-365-7278.

Country Inn Rug School, Sunapee, NH, 19-24 June and 11-16 Sept
94. Contact: Betty Maley, 50 Pine St., Newport, NH 03773,
(603)-863-1708.

Green Mountain Rug School, Randolf Center, VT, 5-10 and 12-17
June 94. Contact: Anne Ashworth, RD 1 Box 358, Randolf Center, VT
05061, (802)-728-3798.

The Highlands School of Rug Hooking. 24-29 July 94. The Highlands
Historical Society, 7001 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, PA 19034.
Phone: [phone]. Gathering Days: for further information
contact Vicki Calu, (215)-249-0790, Leah Riband, (215)-643-0227,
or Mina Marie West, (215)-687-2434.

Kennebec Valley Rug Artists Workshop, Augusta, ME, 22-27 May and
11-16 Sept 94. Contact: Pam Chase, 8 Russell St., Gardner, ME
04344, (207)-582-4990.

Long Island Rug Hooking Artists. Contact: Fran Weinstein,
President, (516)-666-8030.

Long Island Rug School, Greenport, NY, 16-21 Oct 94. Contact:
Jean Cooper, director, 55 Crescent Rd., Port Washington, NY
11050, (516)-883-1241.

Quail Hill Primitive Designs Workshops, Brunswick, ME, 10-15
July, 7-12 Aug, 21-26 Aug 94. Contact: Marion Ham (see Quail Hill
Designs address).

Rug Hooking Bee, Chadds Ford, PA. Contact: Bettina Maraldo,
(215)-444-2603, or Cecilia Clement, (215)-857-2628.

Rugs By The Sea, Cape May, NJ, 18-23 Sept 94. Contact: Marylou
Bleakley, 1502 Grandview Rd., Arnold, MD 21012, (301)-858-7018.

Vermont Rug Hooking Craft Guild, contact: Suzanne Dirmaier, RD
#1, Box 9780, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, (802)-244-5587.

Western Pennsylvania Rug Camp, Sandy Lake, PA, 14-20 August 94.
Contact: Arlene Cull, 2749 Tamarack Dr., Sharpsville, PA 16150,
(412)-962-9920.


ADDRESSES - Permanent Exhibits of Hooked Rugs

Dallas Art Museum, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201. Phone:
(214)-922-1200. The Bybee Collection.

The Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., PO Box 1970,
Dearborn, MI 48121. Phone: [phone].

Shelburne Museum, Rt. 7, PO Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482. Phone:
(802)-985-3344.

Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, Beauport
House, 75 Eastern Point Blvd., Gloucester, MA 01930. Phone:
(508)-283-0800.

Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studios, 255 West Main St., Mahone Bay,
NS, B0J 2E0. Phone: [phone].


VI. TIPS ON RUG CLEANING, CARE, AND RESTORATION

     I decided to include this section in light of the number of
requests for such information I have received. These tips are
compiled as a public service from a number of sources, including
books written or edited by Alice Beatty and Mary Sargent, Thom
Boswell, Happy and Steve DiFranza, Pat Hornafius, Leslie Linsley
and Jon Aron, and Stella Hay Rex. As always, I invite your
comments and suggestions.

Most importantly, please remember that your rug is only as strong
as its foundation. Burlap loses strength as it ages, is
susceptible to extremes in temperature, and weakens when it"s
wet. Linen and cotton are sturdier. However, the tips that follow
will assume your rug has a burlap backing. If you treat your rug
as lovingly as it was made, it should last for generations!


RUG STORAGE:

- DON'T fold your rug; DO roll it with the pile on the *outside*.
This prevents cracking or stretching the fragile backing fabric.
- DON'T wrap your rug in plastic, as any trapped condensation
leads to mildew. DO wrap it in a sheet or cloth or heavy
acid-free paper. DON'T fasten tightly with rubber bands or the
like.


RUGS ON THE FLOOR:

- DON'T place your rug in high traffic areas that will soil and
strain your rug's fibres past their limits.
- DO place a thin pad under your rug to help extend its' life. It
should be cut 1/2 inch inside the rug's edges. You can buy such
pads from your supplier. One book claims that fibre pads absorb
moisture over time, and recommends a synthetic pad instead.
- DON'T paint a latex backing on the back of an heirloom rug. In
time the latex will harden and crack, and the rug will be
destroyed. In a letter to Rug Hooking magazine (Vol.5, No.5,
Mar-May 1994, p.10), Jim Beasley of The Ruggery writes, "The
first thing I tell a customer who comes to my shop for a repair
is that if we touch a rug with latex, we reduce its value by half
as an antique. If the rug is of museum quality, I send my
customer to someone whose business is rug restoration. However,
if the rug is of sentimental value only and the burlap backing is
five minutes away from total disintegration, why not "fix" it
with latex and use it for another 15 or 20 years...?"

HANGING RUGS:

- Changes in humidity and temperature cause the fibres in a rug
to shrink or swell slightly, and the rug must give to accommodate
this. Consequently, DON'T stretch a rug tightly for hanging, as
you would stretch a canvas, and DON'T staple, nail, or glue your
rug to a frame or board.
- DON'T place a rug behind glass or plastic. If condensation
should be trapped inside the frame, your rug will be ruined by
mildew.
- If you mat and frame a rug, use only acid-free mats. Use quilt
batting on acid-free mounting boards if padding is desired. If
your frame is wood, be sure it's covered with mylar (a pH-neutral
plastic).
- DO evenly distribute the weight of a rug that is used as a wall
hanging, so it won't sag and strain the backing. Two techniques
follow which will avoid undue strain on any section of the rug:
(1) Sew a cuff of fabric or rug tape to the top finished edge of
the rug. Slip a dowel or drapery rod through this sleeve. Use
drapery fasteners, cup hooks, or bent nails to attach the rod to
the wall.
(2) Sew velcro on three sides, leaving the bottom open. Tack or
glue the opposite velcro strips to a frame made to fit the size
of the rug. Press the rug onto the frame by applying gentle
pressure. Do not stretch the rug too tightly!


ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:

- DON'T shake or beat your rug. This strains the backing, and an
old rug might disintegrate in your hands.
- DO air your rug outdoors occasionally, especially on damp,
foggy days. This will make a dry burlap backing less brittle.
- VACUUMING - Sand and grit will grind down the pile of your rug
and weaken its foundation. Some books forbid vacuuming delicate
antique rugs, while others say that gentle suction (with the
upholstery attachment of a canister-type vacuum or a hand vacuum)
is okay for any rug. Also, occasionally place your rug face down
and pat it (or sweep it) to dislodge grit which has fallen
between the loops.
- Some books suggest placing your rugs face down on newly fallen
powdery snow, then brushing the snow off, claiming that the
moisture makes the burlap less brittle and brightens the colours;
others call this method "an old wives' tale".


WASHING YOUR RUG:

- DO remove stains immediately. Blot LIQUIDS firmly with towels.
If necessary, sponge the area gently with cold water; if the
stain
persists, you can try blotting with a mild solution of cold water
and white vinegar or household ammonia or fresh milk. Gently lift
SOLIDS out of the fibres, perhaps by spot vacuuming as you loosen
the particles with a knife.
- DON'T immerse your rug, because some backings will fall apart
in water.
- DO gently wash the *surface* of the rug using a mild detergent
in cold water. Whip up the foam, gently moisten the spot, and rub
very gently to dislodge the dirt. Use a cloth or sponge dipped in
clear water to remove the foam. Don't soak it!  Blot dry. This
method may also be used to surface clean an entire rug. Be sure
to overlap sections so you won't leave dirt rings. Also, work
quickly so that the foundation won't get wet and any insecure
colours won't have a chance to bleed.
- DETERGENTS - Harsh commercial rug cleaners may damage the
fibres and set a stain. Ordinary household detergents are usually
highly alkaline, contain fillers and brighteners which damage
textiles, and leave a residue. One book recommends that you use
sodium lauryl sulphate, an extremely mild detergent with a
neutral pH which rinses freely and leaves no residue. It's
commonly used by textile conservationists, and is sold at tack
shops as a
horse shampoo (Orvus WA Paste). The book recommends a solution of
1 teaspoon of Orvus WA Paste in 1 quart of water. Another book
suggests that you use a new product designed specifically for
cleaning hooked rugs called Heirloom Care.
- DON'T wring the rug or hang it to dry. DO roll the rug (pile
side out) in a heavy towel to absorb the moisture, then lay it
flat to dry in a shaded area, or away from direct heat.
- ABSOLUTELY DO NOT give your rug to a dry cleaner if it's
desperately filthy. The harsh chemicals and rough handling used
by
conventional dry cleaners are likely to destroy your rug. INSTEAD
find a company that specializes in cleaning *hooked* rugs (even
companies who regularly clean antique oriental woven rugs may not
know how to treat a hooked rug).


RESTORATION:

- Please find a qualified expert to at least assess an antique
rug's condition for you (Your local guild or supplier can
probably
recommend someone). If your rug is particularly delicate, you
would be wise to trust a professional to clean it, restore it,
and mount it for hanging for you. Restorers often must start by
removing previous repairs.
- Remember that "a stitch in time saves nine", and mend damage to
your rugs immediately. If you match your colours carefully and
use as much of the original material as possible, your repairs
should be hard to spot. If you save your notes and extra material
when you've finished hooking a rug, you'll make its repair much
simpler.
- If a few loops have been pulled out by a pet, just hook them
back in place or hook new ones to match.
- If the backing has a weak spot or has been cut, unravel some
threads from a matching backing material, and darn them back into
the weave and rehook the loops. (You may wish to reinforce this
with some diluted white glue.)
- If the backing has a hole in it, sew on a patch of monks-cloth
by hand. First, rip out the pile an inch around the hole. Use a
patch that's a little bigger than the hole to be covered, and sew
it securely to the underside of the foundation using heavy-duty
thread. Stitch down the frayed backing to the patch on the top
side of the rug, then rehook the area using the wool you pulled
out or matching strips.
- Hold your antique rug up to the light. If it's filled with
holes, it may have dry rot - in which case it will eventually
fall apart. One book suggests that such rugs are "impossible" to
fix. Other books suggest that you line the entire rug with
monks-cloth. Cut the new backing slightly larger than the rug,
and stitch it to the old backing at intervals to hold them
together evenly; turn the edges of the lining under when sewing
to the rug's edge. Wherever there's a break, remove the loose
loops, stitch the frayed backing to the lining, and rehook.
- If your rug has frayed edges, remove the binding and the loose
loops, attach a new backing as above, and rehook and rebind the
piece.
- If the binding is worn, a new binding can be sewn over the old
one. Use two-inch wide binding tape, as close to the border
colour as possible, and strong thread. Sew the new binding to the
rug through the wool loops on the top side, at least a
quarter-inch back from the edge, with your stitches close
together. Ease the binding around corners smoothly. Sew the
binding in place on the underside. The completed bound edge
showing on the right side of the rug should be about a half-inch
wide.
- One book suggests that rugs with full linings are best used as
wall hangings, because the lining will catch soil and wear
against the loops inside if the rug is underfoot.