What is Rug Hooking?
Rug hooking is a type of fiber art that uses wool strips that are pulled through a foundation material like linen, monk’s cloth, or burlap; this is done with a special hook. The finished product may be a rug, wall hanging, pillow, or many other possibilities. These projects often include different mediums, textures, and applique.
Local Rug Hooking Groups
Snohomish: Wooley Chicks
Upcoming Snohomish Hook-in:
January 21st, 2026; 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Meets monthly, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm (times may vary); Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave.
*Hook-ins are usually held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, call the library for confirmation.
Woodinville
Upcoming Woodinville Hook-in:
December 11th, 2025; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meets Monthly, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (times may vary); Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Rd NE
*Hook-ins are usually held the 2nd Thursday of each month, call the library for confirmation.
Upcoming Demonstrations:
Fiber Fusion Northwest
June (Date TBD), 2026; (Time TBD)
Evergreen State Fair
August 29th, 2026; 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
August 30th, 2026; 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Come and enjoy the company and fellowship of other fiber artists, learning from one another, and passing down fiber art skills from one generation to the next. You can find our next hook-in date under the Events tab in our Facebook group, or by calling the Snohomish Library at, 360-568-2898
Rug Hooking Supplies
Heidi Grevstad, Certified McGown Teacher
Gift Certificates - Hand Dyed Wool - Hand Dyed Swatches & Bundles - Patterns/Kits & Books - Foundation Fabrics - Hooks & Scissors - Anthropologies Solids - Classes
Link to website: www.birchbayrughooking.com
Birch Bay Rug Hooking is one of my favorite places to shop for supplies.
Wool can be purchased by appointment or at upcoming events. Email Heidi Grevstad, heidijgrevstad@gmail.com, to schedule an appointment. Brich Bay Rug Hooking has a limited supply of hand-dyed wool available at the Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum store in La Conner, WA.
Rug Hooking Frames - Needlework Frames - Needlework Frame Add-ons - Gift Certificate / Card - Punch needle - Needlework Scroll Frames
“We have a passion for helping needle artists enjoy their craft without pain. For the past 37 years, we've dedicated ourselves to the fiber arts business, driven by a deep passion for helping needleworkers enjoy their craft without pain. The idea for my shop came to life when my wife began experiencing arthritis from holding her needlepoint project in her hand. I designed a prototype to alleviate her discomfort, and when she shared it at retreats and stitch-ins, it sparked widespread interest. Seeing the joy and relief it brought to others, I knew I had to turn this into a business, allowing more people to keep their beloved hobby pain-free.”
The Irish/Hartman Hook
The Irish Hook, Wexford, Ireland
Link to Etsy Shop: TheIrishHook - Etsy
Link to Ebay Shop: TheIrishHook - Ebay
Rug Hooking Retreats
WA & OR Retreats I’m Attending & Vending
Camp Huston | Gold Bar, WA
January 25th - 30th, 2026
October 22nd - 25th, 2026
Oregon Rug Retreat | Lincoln City, OR
April 26th - 30th, 2026
NWRH Annual General Meeting and Hook-in | Vancouver, WA
September 25th - 26th, 2026
Follow link to view videos of past retreats: Jenny Lynn Wool Creations YouTube Channel
Region 11 Rug Hooking Information
NW RUG HOOKING CHAPTER 77
What is ATHA?
The Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) is an international fellowship of artists that fosters individuality and diversity in rug hooking. It is open to those persons interested in Rug hooking. Our Region 11 (and Northwest Rug Hooking Chapter 77) represents Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Western Canada.
The organization's goals include:
To develop and promote interest in traditional rug hooking
To maintain high standards and encourage creativity in this art form
To provide the means for an exchange of ideas and information among members
To promote educational activities to enhance the interest in, and the quality of rug hooking.
Our History
In August 1977, thirteen women formed the Northwest Rug and Tapestry Hooking Guild. Membership grew as other groups around the area joined the guild. Workshops were held in various locations throughout Oregon and Washington.
The Guild was invited to merge with ATHA, and during the 1980 annual meeting it was decided that we join. ATHA Region 11 was officially born. Members of the region share the art of hooking in many ways, including demonstrating rug hooking at state and county fairs or fiber events, holding annual hook-ins in their communities, displaying rugs in local businesses and public buildings, and coordinating teachers to come to the beautiful Pacific Northwest for workshops.
Website: www.atharegion11.com
Email: newsletter@atharegion11.com
