Rug Hooking Magazine is thriving. We had a wonderful show exhibit at Sauder Village this past August and we’re already excited for 2009’s Rug Hooking Week. If you have a chance to attend this coming year, I’m sure you’ll agree that the professional exhibits of rugs and the Midwest hospitality are next to none. Be sure to include Sauder Village on your “must see” list of shows for 2009.

The deadline to submit entries for Celebration XIX has passed. We are no longer accepting entries. Thank you to all of our entrants! Judging takes place in January.

On our website this month is the online order function. You can order Rug Hooking Magazine subscriptions, back issues, books (like Gene Shepherd’s Prodded Hooking for a Three-Dimensional Effect), patterns and kits, or renew your subscription securely on this site, and just in time for the gift-giving season!

Best wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season from all of us at Rug Hooking Magazine.

--Ginny Stimmel

October Poll Results: There was a fairly even split between those of you who create your own patterns and those who don’t. Some unusual sources of inspiration include sand impressions, bench backs, old textiles, gardens, children’s artwork and ironwork. How inventive!