 Our November meeting was so fun! We had a very short "take care of business discussion" and then HOOKED! What fun! We had a delightful visitor, Linda, who made the rounds and talked with everyone about individual projects. I hope that she will join our group! So, most important for every member who will be joining us for our December 8th meeting:
The meeting begins at NOON! Please bring cookies, a dip and dippables or any kind of snack food to share — and also bring (3) strips of wool that measure 3" by 18"! This can be as is, hand dyed or recycled. We will be kicking off the holiday season with a fun game! Our thoughts and prayers go out to our good friends Sue — who is recovering from ankle surgery; Lisa — recovering from foot surgery; Sharon — recovering from hip surgery and especially Winnie. We miss all of you! More photos posted on the Photo Album Page.
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A Letter to Primitive Rug Hookers from Cynthia Norwood
Okay, Guys... here I am---- knocking at your virtual door again... asking and begging you to send entries into Rug Hooking Magazine's annual Celebrations contest. Check magazine page 10 and 11 of December 2012 issue....for all information or read basic info below. or go to their website www. rughookingmagazine.com/contest/ Last year they received fewer than expected entries of primitive rugs. As primitive rug hookers, we need to share our wonderful pieces and pat ourselves on the back. We, as a group of rug hookers, don't seem to value our work as much as fine or artistic rug hookers do. I am hoping we can change that attitude. The first step is to enter Celebrations. Yes, there is an entry fee---but if you make it in the line-up you get a free copy. Yes, it's a hassle taking the photos...but I bet most of you have a child, grandchild or relative willing to help if it's something beyond your talent. ( Best photos are REALLY important) Yes, you many not win....but does that really matter? And no one will know unless you tell them! and wouldn't it be great to be part of something really neat? If you have any questions, please contact me. If would be great to see more primitive rugs in the next Celebrations. Sincerely, Cynthia Norwood How to Enter To enter your rug, follow these simple rules: 1. Limit of one (1) entry per person. 2. To enter online, click on the "Online Entry Form" link located on the top of the page and follow the instructions for electronic submissions. 3. Or complete the entry form found in the September/October 2012 issue of Rug Hooking. Send your check or money order for $35, made payable to Rug Hooking Celebration Contest. All entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2012. 4. Clearly label the CD with your name, address, name of the rug, and category. Send the CD in a padded envelope. CDs will not be returned. 5. For confirmation that your entry has been received, send it by registered mail or include your e-mail address or a self-addressed stamped envelope. 6. The rug must have been completed in 2011 or 2012, regardless of when you started it. You may enter a rug that has been entered in other competitions. 7. Submission of an entry serves as a release that Rug Hooking and its publisher may publish photographs of the rug in the future, with proper credit given to the artist. This may include promotional materials, online or in print, including the Celebration book, in RHM, and on RHM products. Wow! This month has flown by, especially since I spent the first 12 days of the month in Texas. Sheri and I drove all the way to Dallas and spent a couple of recuperation days with wonderful friend Lanelle! Thank you Lanelle! Then we went on to Pottsboro on the beautiful Lake Texoma to South Central McGown Teachers Workshop for 6 days. Then I had a short visit with my bother who lives in Fort Worth. What a wonderful WARM visit that TX trip was! Unlike the frigid temps that Colorado has been enjoying! Ok, on to Rug Hooking! Judy Cripps will be coming to vend at our Denver Hook In on May 18th. On May 17th, she will be having a mini workshop on creating borders for rugs. Included in the price of the workshop is a pattern drawn on linen! Here are a couple of samples that she sent to me in the mail. BTW, the borders on these rugs are just samples. . . only the interior is drawn out. Come to the meeting tomorrow to see them in person!
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