The Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild was founded in April 1977. We currently have over 100 members from nine states. The mission of the Guild is to perpetuate the tradition and art of rug hooking, to encourage creativity, to provide the means for an exchange of ideas and information and to promote educational activities to enhance the interest in rug hooking. Monthly meetings in Flemington, New Jersey offer programs for someone new to rug hooking as well as the seasoned artisan. Members have opportunities to participate in hooking demonstrations, rug exhibits, rug camps and “hook-ins”. A supportive environment is provided for those new to the craft and for those looking to refine their technique. New members are always welcome!

For more information, please contact Joyce Combs at fjcombs@verizon.net or Dee Rosebrock at deerosebrock@aol.com

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From the Presidents' Corner

February, 2012

Presidents’ Letter — January was a busy month for Joyce and me. We hooked and hooked and then hooked some more.

We are very fortunate to have a group of friends who enjoy getting together every Thursday to hook. Our time together allows us to share ideas and catch up with each other. This month, we were also lucky enough to hook with other Guild members for the weekend retreat at the Hampton Inn - we were in the “quiet room”. We had a lot of fun and shared a great deal of laughter.

Later in January, our Thursday group, Hook Some Chat More, held a week long rug hooking retreat. We were joined by friends from Oregon, Washington, Virginia, Vermont and Massachusetts who formerly hooked with us. It was wonderful seeing old friends and picking up where we left off the last time we were together. Thanks to all of this hooking time, we were able to get a lot of hooking done (or at least one of us was). One of us likes to chat more and hook less!

As January draws to a close and we reflect on the month’s activities, we realize how lucky we are to be involved in rug hooking. It offers us an opportunity to be creative, see our ideas come alive in our rugs, and to share this wonderful art form with the amazing friends we have met along the way. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Happy hooking in 2012!

Dee and Joyce