Featured in these pages are several rug hooking artists who exemplify some of the best work in rug hooking today. You may know some of them already, others will be wonderful surprises. All have used hooked rugs as a way to illuminate and explore their own life’s journey. You will find exquisite examples of rug hooking from many of your favourite rug hooking artists and will marvel at the creativity, humour, and depth of meaning in their pieces.
Come along on this journey into the minds and studios of some outstanding rug hookers working today. You will be amazed...and we hope you will be inspired to hook the stories of your own life.
About Tamara Pavich
While living in Hawaii, Tamara Pavich discovered antique hooked rugs in decorating magazines and immediately made it her goal to learn how to hook. She learned from teachers like Donna Hrkman, Pris Buttler, Anita White and Cathy Stephan. Tamara writes, designs, and hooks from her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
