A Great Introduction
Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week was a great introduction to the world of rug hooking. So many people to meet, inspiring teachers, energetic students and sumptuous wool--what a treat to be a part of it all this past August. Six weeks later, I was in Louisville for the TIGHR and ATHA conferences. Another stimulating week of meeting people, admiring rugs and talking about rug hooking. I couldn't have planned a better entry into this wonderful world of hooking and Rug Hooking Magazine.

A hot topic at the ATHA and TIGHR conferences was ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). Have you heard about them? They started in the paper and mixed-media collage crafts and they spread from there into computer-generated and fabric art. Artists and crafters create playing card size cards (2.5" x 3.5") specifically to trade with others. The fun is in both the creation and in the trading and collecting. Swaps are everywhere. I have seen some perfectly lovely quilted and embroidered pieces.

For more information, visit the New & Noteworthy section of our website. Also, look for an article about hooking ATCs in RHM's June/July/August 2010 issue.

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--Debra Smith

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