Meeting of the Yarra Valley Rug Makers

With only three of us present we nonetheless had a great time together. The first couple of hours were spent discussing our upcoming Hand Hooked Rug Exhibition of our work at Coal Creek, Korumburra, Vic.
As you can see [on left] our graphic designer, Joy,  did a fantastic job of designing a poster for the event and as yours truly- Chris, lives close to the venue it will be my job to place them around the district to give the exhibition as much exposure as we can.
We hope you will come and support us by attending this very first exhibition of the Yarra Valley Rug Makers.
After lunch Joy and Anne got stuck into their rugs while I caught up with some work that needed doing.
 If you would like more information about our exhibition, please do not hesitate to leave a comment.

Joy's stair tread

Hi everyone
A couple of things for our blog today. Firstly we had the most wonderful meeting in Warrandyte today. There were only four of us with Leanne joining us for part of the day and Robyne not being able to make it, but we still had an enjoyable time of hooking and knitting, while three of us shared pleasant memories of trips overseas.  So we chatted and drank [coffee], ate and generally a good time was had by all.

  Joy has finished her lovely Anne of Green Gables rug and starting her Botanicals rug for Strath, Jen started a poppy rug using the most gorgeous dyed wools [recycled off course], Anne was working on her Pears rug and Chris was knitting for charity and brought along her finished rug entrant for the Botanicals competition in Strath as well. 

And......talking about Strathalbyn, you'll most probably want to be reminded of the Rug Hooking Expo to be held there in S.A on 11th and 12th of October, [info below]. It promises to be such an exciting weekend, with the competition, I just talked about, good company with fellow fibre artists and lots of workshops to attend. Here are the details just to remind everyone; If you click on the links below you'll get a description of  each of the workshops available.

STRATHALBYN RUG HOOKING EXPO

 Saturday & Sunday, 11th & 12^th October 2014

Town Hall, High St. Strathalbyn, South Australia

All welcome

Workshops available

1. Waldoboro (3D)/ Sculptural hooking; Judi Tompkins Profile Workshop Description
2. Hooking an A3 sized facial portrait from a photograph; Portrait Workshop Chris Noorbergen
3. Fibre Sculptures; Maggie Whyte Artist Profile & class description
4. Braiding Techniques; Kathleen Smith & Barbara Philllips Profile and Workshop Description
5. Proddy;   Miriam Miller
6. Punchneedle Hooking; Jacqui Thomson Profile & Workshop Description
7. Dyeing Safely in the Kitchen;  Joy Marshall Class Description
8. Traditional rug hooking; Jo Franco Profile & Workshop Description
9. Toothbrush rug making;  Judith Stephens Profile & Workshop Description

So there you have it...be there or be square. Book a workshop right now, you won't regret it.

Anyway, onto the next thing. I would like you all aware of the Simone Vojvodin -Herringbone whipped edge Youtube tutorial link on the left side of the page.
If you really hate finishing your rug as many of us do...I know Joy, not all of us do, then this tutorial is for you. How to finish a rug with a herringbone whip-stitch. From far off it looks like your everyday ordinary whip-stitch, but on closer inspection you'll see a lovely herringbone pattern on the edge. I love it and it gives a nice finish to the rug. Go on, have a look. 
So, as the saying goes...there's your lot for today. Cheers :)

Next Meeting A Bit Later Than Usual

We are having our next get together on the 16th of August in Chirnside Park / Lilydale.
Usually we go on the second Saturday of the month but with lots of gallivanting going on around the traps and our wonderfully flexible natures, we decided to go for the third Saturday! Just like that!

So, it's gonna be at Joy Marshall's home and there'll be lots of exciting stories of her trip to the UK (ruggy stories too), and more than likely too much food.

 

Please ring Robyne on 0410876096 or email here or at r.m.square@bigpond.com

Step right up!

Strathalbyn Rug Hooking Expo

Don't forget to check out the calendar of Events in the 'Tags' section on the right of the page.
You wanna learn a new craft and don't know what to do? You got some time on your hands and you've wondered what this rug hooking is all about? Well take a peep at the Calendar of events and book yourself into the Strathalbyn Rug hooking Expo, Sth Australia in October. There'll be lots of workshops and you'll make a bunch of new  friends to boot.
Check out the details here, : http://www.rughookingaustralia.com.au/calendar-of-events/
See you there, :)

Strathalbyn Rug Making Expo

I would like to bring to the attention of all Rug Makers and potential Rug Makers an advanced notice of an exciting Rug Hooking event which will take place in the beautiful historic town of Strathalbyn in S.A, on 11^th and 12^th October this year.

A variety of workshops will be available for both beginners and the more experienced rug hookers.

Traditional rug hooking; Proddy; 3D / Sculptural hooking; Toothbrush rug making; Hooking an A3 facial portrait from a photograph; Fibre Sculptures; Dyeing Safely in the Kitchen; Braiding Techniques.

Sessions will be at : 9:00am-12noon & 1:00pm- 4:00pm   at the cost of $65 per session.

Enquiries & Bookings:

Phone: Judith (08)8536-33451                              

Email : studioblue20@gmail.com

Web: http://www.rughookingaustralia.com.au/calendar-of-events/

Make sure to mark it on your calendar now. It promises to be an eventful weekend.

As part of the weekend you might be interested in entering the Rug Making challenge. So get those hooks polished, your wool stash organised and your imaginations active.

Details are on the right.