Who's ready to learn how to hook a rug?! I have scheduled a couple of in-person beginner rug hooking classes here at my shop in Naugatuck, CT. The first one is June 14th, 11:00 to 2:00 and the second is June 16th, 5:00 to 8:00. You will receive a kit with everything you need to hook your first piece. This includes a pattern drawn on linen, all the wool you need already cut into strips, your hook, and a Morgan hoop. (the mat pictured is not what we'll be hooking, I'm still working on our first pattern). 

 

Now if any of these days/times don't work for you, or you would like to schedule an online class, please message me, and we can schedule something else. 

 

The cost per person is $125, which includes instruction, and everything you need to create a beautiful hooked mat. If you have any questions, or would like to reserve a spot, drop me a message here or send me an email at ravensgateprims@gmail.com

Creative Block!

 The title says it all.....my brain has decided to lock into hibernation mode!  Now after chatting with our Wednesday hooking group, we all figured out that it's probably a combination of too much screen time and just being home.  Last year we didn't all have our fiber festivals, art shows, etc to go to (either vending or shopping), so I think I've exhausted any ideas.  

I have been hooking and wool dyeing as well as organizing my workroom and barn studio, but good grief, I'm tired of cleaning....lol.  On the bright side, I've got three events scheduled, and am going to start a Thursday Zoom hooking night on January 27th.  Here's the link    Thursday Night Rug Hooking   It will run from 6pm to 8pm, and feel free to drop in at any time.  

My 2022 events calendar so far is 

Oxford Historical Society Fiber Festival - April 9-10.  I'll add another post with the times and location.

Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival - April 30th at the North Haven Fairgrounds, North Haven, CT.  Times to follow.

Quiet Corner ATHA Hook In - June 11th at the fairgrounds in Woodstock, CT.  This is a wonderful group of hookers, and their hook in fills up fast!  You can request  a registration form from Barbara Dexter @ cranberryglass1126@yahoo.com  They also have a Facebook page with more info.

I've also been filling up my Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ravensgateprims  I am trying something new and added three listings of wool applique/penny rug bundles.  I have so many scraps from other projects as well as wool that just isn't conducive to cutting into strips for rug hooking.

Brown Bundle

Purple Bundle

Green Bundle

Texture Bundle

I've also added a few new kits, so if you're ready for a new project, or want to learn to rug hook, they would work great.  

Happy Hooking!!

Happy 2022!

I don't know about you all, but I kinda feel a little like we're living the movie Groundhog Day!  Anyway, enough of that, on to more interesting things!

I have added two new kits to my Etsy shop, and am in the process of scheduling both in-person and Zoom rug hooking classes.  If anyone would like to schedule a class on a specific day, either in-person or Zoom, please let me know!  

 Folk Art Heart - available as both a kit and pattern.

 Spring Bunny - available as both a kit and pattern.

 

I'm also working on a few new things for Raven's Gate Primitives, including some videos on YouTube.  Tik Tok is also under consideration, but the thought of joining all those young 'uns is a little scary!  :0)

 If you are looking for classes, please check back in a couple of days.  I'll have a post with the dates/times.

 

Have a wonderful day and stay warm!

 

Naomi