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: April 22nd, 12:30-3:30pm | May 20th, 12:30-3:30pm
Demonstration: Evergreen State Fair | August 30th, 10am-9pm
Meets Monthly, 12:15-3:30pm (times may vary)
Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave.
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
*Hook-ins are usually held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, call the library for confirmation.
Woodinville
Upcoming Woodinville Hook-in: April 10th, 12:30pm-4:00pm
Meets Monthly, 12:30-3:30pm (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.
Regional 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) 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
Rug Hooking Retreats
WA & OR Retreats I’m Attending
Camp Huston | Gold Bar, WA
October 2025
Aldersgate Rug Retreat | Turner, OR
April 27th - May 1st, 2025
NWRH Annual Meeting and Hook-in | Vancouver, WA
September 26th - 27th, 2025
Follow link to view videos of past retreats: Jenny Lynn Wool Creations YouTube Channel
