Rug hooking is a true North American craft that started in the mid-1800's along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada. It started out of necessity, to use up bits of old clothes to make coverings for cold floors!! These bits of clothes were woven into old feed sacks to make very practical floor coverings. Today, the tradition is carried on by faithful artists who have taken this simple craft and turned it into true art.
Rug hooking art by Deanne Fitzpatrick
There are many great books and websites to help you explore the history of rug hooking and the many ways that you can get started creating your own heirlooms by connecting with this North American tradition.
Fiber arts have been part of our human history from the moment people figured out how to spin and weave natural materials into fibers that can be used for creating clothing, blankets, household decorations and more. It is never too late to learn the art of knitting or crocheting or to connect with a fiber arts guild to explore the many aspects of creating art from natural fibers.
