24 great energetic and creative souls came together this year for the 5th RETREAT INTO THE MOUNTAINS at Peterkin Camp and Conference Center, Romney,WV. We are gathered here on the expansive porch in our colorful array of dress. The … Continue reading
Stained glass artist, Anne-Renee’ Livingston of Virginia Beach, VA created a design which I have interepreted into a pattern for rug hooking (it has also been used by a quilter, ceramist, woodworker, and digital photographer but that is another post). … Continue reading
There is a new Rug Hooking media outlet! A quarterly online magazine published by Rug Hooking Magazine and featuring a tour through our Studio in the premier issue. Subscriptions are $9.95 per year and available at www.RugHookingMagazine.com or click … Continue reading
Twelve fiber artists selected by Susan L. Feller for their innovative designs and in some cases young energy, depict the Zodiac signs in hooked works. The collection is published in Rug Hooking Magazine’s Jan/Feb 2012 issue. Seeing the pieces in … Continue reading
The book is out and we are pleased with the responses. Go to our store at www.RuckmanMillFarm.com to order an autographed copy. Readers have said: ”I will definitely use this as a “go to” guide for my students.” Wendie ScottDavis,Ontario CANADA “Got … Continue reading
When there is not too much time to hook… but you need to record a memory, make a 5 inch square. The following are vignettes of three great destinations where I have taught this summer. The Cambria Pines Rug … Continue reading
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The following three works were juried into exhibitions and/or publications this year. This exposes the traditional craft of rughooking to a contemporary art audience. Hope you can visit one or all of the exhibitions: State Museum, Culture Center, 1900 Kanawha … Continue reading
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Again a great group of students and wonderful weather for the 47th Cedar Lakes Rug Camp in Ripley, WV. Registration for 2012 is open now. Contact Nancy Blair at thhkrugs@altelco.net or call 616-895-6378. The dates are May 13-18, 2012. Seems … Continue reading
WVLiving Magazine has just announced on their Facebook page that I am one of the 15 Top Tamarack Artists! Much thanks to my worldwide audience who entered the pole at http://wvlivingmagazine.com I will be featured in an article in the … Continue reading
