08/17/2025
Why I love rug hooking. I learned this artform from my neighbor back in Bethel. The lady next door was praying for a family with kids, when we moved to the area. Her prayers were answered when we moved in, and my prayers were answered (prayers I hadn't even prayed). Our neighbor became like another grandmother to our children. She helped me regularly with the children, and when we moved I had 4, age 5 and under! 🌟
She taught me how to rug hook. I immediately took to it, but was not consistent with the craft as one may guess with little children needing so much attention.
At that time, painting was my first medium of choice, but I felt so restricted with it because I had to sit in a studio space, uninterrupted and I worried about my kids getting into my paints.
With rug hooking, I could start and stop easily, and I could move my materials around the house, outside, or anywhere I was traveling. 🧶
Now as my kids are much older, I am enjoying making and learning more about this craft- working to perfect my style and skills.
This Butterfly is almost complete. I can't wait to send it to the new owner. It was commissioned as a surprise gift! I hope she likes it.🦋🦋
