Gail Hock, President The Rug Hookers of PebbleCreek (RHPC) is a small group dedicated to the art of wool rug hooking. Wool strips are cut with a cutter and pulled through linen to make rugs. Members buy patterns or design their own rugs to create beautiful pieces. Rug hooking is one of many art forms…
The committee for the biannual Quilt Show in the Creative Arts Center has been set for Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The committee, chaired by Barb Mauer, is excited to display all new quilts and quilt projects. The PC Rug Hookers will also be featured displaying their works of art. Project…
Dee-Dee Patrick New officers were inducted on Monday, January 11 during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Rug Hookers. While three of the positions are being filled by newly elected officers, Vicki Ray transitioned from the office of secretary to vice-president. She will be the continuity link within the new group. The officers are president,…
Dee-Dee Patrick Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. How many times have you heard that expression? But have you ever heard it when referring to a hooked rug? An artist can interpret a work of art very differently and uniquely. That is one of the reasons that primitive rug hooking is so much…
Dee-Dee Patrick In early November, 20 members of the Rug Hookers of PebbleCreek attended a three-day workshop on geometric designs in the home of Karen Bogadi. Our instructor is a well-known and respected rug hooker who drove here from his home/studio in Anaheim, California. Gene Shepherd is director of the Cambria Pines Rug Camp which…
Dee-Dee Patrick Priscilla Sharp, the individual who is credited for starting the club here at PebbleCreek, is leaving to return to the Midwest. She will be missed as we might not be a craft club here at PC if it were not for her efforts over ten years ago. Priscilla Sharp, Kathy Garner and Judy…
Dee-Dee Patrick On Saturday, March 3 the Rug Hookers of PC hosted our third annual “hook-in” with some 60 attendees. Two ladies drove from California to attend our event! The Eagle’s Nest Ballroom was transformed into a “Hooker’s Paradise.” Vendors marketed everything from wool to all kinds of accessories to make our craft more fun…
Dee-Dee Patrick The Rug Hookers of PebbleCreek are finalizing all the details for their second Hook-In to be held on Saturday, March 4 in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. The event, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will include a silent auction with 25% of the proceeds collected being donated to charity. Hand-made centerpieces…
Dee-Dee Patrick Rug hookers come from rather diverse backgrounds and bring a wide array of different experiences to our club. Such a member is Sheila Millendorf. She is one of our newer members, having joined about one year ago. What first attracted her to our club was the sound of laughter emanating from the Diamondback…