***REGISTRATION IS CLOSED***
SAVE THE DATE......
******MARCH 18, 2023*****
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE......
******MARCH 18, 2023*****
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
IT'S A ZOO!!!
***!!!REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!!!***
The Woolwrights Rug Hooking Guild of Lancaster County, PA, is pleased to announce that there will be a spectacular hook-in on March 18, 2023!!! We are looking forward to seeing everyone back here in Lancaster at The Farm & Home Center. Registration for the hook-in will be $15.00 and lunchboxes catered by Hess's Barbecue will be $12.25. Walk-ins will be admitted beginning at 10:30 am at the cost of $15.00 to view the rug show and shop from the vendors. (Note: There is no seating available for walk-ins.)
Here are a few things to look forward to:
Here are a few things to look forward to:
A TRIBUTE TO OUR MEMBER, JUDY CARTER
& RUGS FROM JUDY'S COLLECTION
& RUGS FROM JUDY'S COLLECTION
The Woolwrights are so honored to have the opportunity to share with the rug hooking community the beautiful collection of Judy Carter's rugs. Thank you to the Carter family in supporting The Woolwrights by giving us the incredible joy of displaying Judy's work. We were so fortunate to have Judy as our friend, our member, our mentor, and our family. She brought such joy and hope to our group and to people all over.
***We are asking you that if you have worked with Judy in her workshops or classes, if you received help from Judy on your rug, please bring your rugs to the hook-in so we can all honor Judy. We are going to have a special recognition area just for Judy's rugs and your rugs, too.***
***We are asking you that if you have worked with Judy in her workshops or classes, if you received help from Judy on your rug, please bring your rugs to the hook-in so we can all honor Judy. We are going to have a special recognition area just for Judy's rugs and your rugs, too.***
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CALLING ALL HENS!!!
I don't know how to call in the chickens, but it's time to start getting the hens together. For the hook-in, we have a challenge for you. We are asking you to increase the flock of chicks by hooking Michelle Palmer's
"Frolicking Flock".
The free pattern is in the January/February 2020 issue of Rug Hooking Magazine. You will need to enlarge the pattern, but you may also request a full-size paper pattern from Leanne Sitler at [email protected]. if you want to be a part of the challenge
You may also purchase the pattern on linen from Michelle's Etsy website
Michelle Palmer - Etsy.
To enter the hen house challenge, bring your hooked hen plus 1/8th yard of wool to the hook-in
and The Viewer's Choice will win a basket of eggs...... oh, wait...... a basket of wool!!!
If you enter the challenge and donate 1/8th yard of wool, You will also receive $10.00 in Vendor Bucks to use with any of our vendors only on the day of the hook-in.
Don't be a chicken...... Join the flock!!!
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I don't know how to call in the chickens, but it's time to start getting the hens together. For the hook-in, we have a challenge for you. We are asking you to increase the flock of chicks by hooking Michelle Palmer's
"Frolicking Flock".
The free pattern is in the January/February 2020 issue of Rug Hooking Magazine. You will need to enlarge the pattern, but you may also request a full-size paper pattern from Leanne Sitler at [email protected]. if you want to be a part of the challenge
You may also purchase the pattern on linen from Michelle's Etsy website
Michelle Palmer - Etsy.
To enter the hen house challenge, bring your hooked hen plus 1/8th yard of wool to the hook-in
and The Viewer's Choice will win a basket of eggs...... oh, wait...... a basket of wool!!!
If you enter the challenge and donate 1/8th yard of wool, You will also receive $10.00 in Vendor Bucks to use with any of our vendors only on the day of the hook-in.
Don't be a chicken...... Join the flock!!!
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***"IT'S A ZOO" RAFFLE BASKET***
Raffle tickets will be sold at the hook-in for a chance to win the "It's A Zoo" Basket!!! This basket will include wool, Judy Carter's book, "Hooking Animals" donated by Rug Hooking Magazine, patterns of animals to be hooked, and other rug hooking surprises!!! Come with your $1 bills to take your chance to win this great basket!!!
THE WOOLWRIGHTS FEATURED MEMBER VENDOR
****SUE COPENHAVER****
****SUE COPENHAVER****
The Woolwrights are very excited this year to feature our member, Sue Copenhaver. Sue is an incredible artist and she be will showing and selling her Pysanky eggs. Wouldn't these be great gifts for Easter or any holiday celebration!! Here is Sue's story and photos of her work....
Sue grew up in Arnold, PA, with a Ukrainian grandmother upstairs. Her Bubba crocheted, wove rag rugs, fermented sauerkraut in a 10 gallon crock, made pierogies every Friday, and wrote Ukrainian Easter eggs during Lent. Sue’s dad made wooden kistky, a lathe, and dyes from crepe paper so the family could write on eggs with beeswax. This folk art called "Pysanky" stayed with Sue as she raised a family, taught 2nd graders, and found others who loved to write stories on eggs using traditional designs and dye combinations.
Sue sees hooking with fibers and writing with wax as sister folk arts. Both start with a finding a story to tell using bits of color (wax or wool) on a natural material (egg or linen) and connecting to a community of passionate makers.
Today, as she sits at her egg table in Hershey, PA, Sue writes with an electric kistka and has 48 dyes choices. She invites old and new friends who want to write their own story on a chicken or goose egg. Since February 24, 2022, Sue writes the story of humanitarian aid for Ukraine through "Pysanky" and she is learning how to make pierogis that taste like her Bubba’s.
Sue sees hooking with fibers and writing with wax as sister folk arts. Both start with a finding a story to tell using bits of color (wax or wool) on a natural material (egg or linen) and connecting to a community of passionate makers.
Today, as she sits at her egg table in Hershey, PA, Sue writes with an electric kistka and has 48 dyes choices. She invites old and new friends who want to write their own story on a chicken or goose egg. Since February 24, 2022, Sue writes the story of humanitarian aid for Ukraine through "Pysanky" and she is learning how to make pierogis that taste like her Bubba’s.
FANTASTIC VENDORS FROM FAR & WIDE
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The Spotted Cur
with Suz White
Fine, Hand Dyed Wool and Other Needfuls
Nancy Jewett
Fluff & Peachy Bean Designs
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Fluff & Peachy Bean Designs
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Look what Nancy is bringing with her:
Hand Dyed Wool with special pricing all multiple purchases
Original Patterns
Sari Ribbon and some of Nancy's own hand dyed ribbon
Fun yarns
Ritchie & Miller Hooks
Scissors and other various supplies
I am hoping to have some Beeline in stock...no promise on this one.
Worm beds, snippet keepers, frame covers in some new colors......
Hand Dyed Wool with special pricing all multiple purchases
Original Patterns
Sari Ribbon and some of Nancy's own hand dyed ribbon
Fun yarns
Ritchie & Miller Hooks
Scissors and other various supplies
I am hoping to have some Beeline in stock...no promise on this one.
Worm beds, snippet keepers, frame covers in some new colors......
Jan & Fred Cole
The Wool 'n Gardener
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The Wool 'n Gardener
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Welcome Spring!!!
It’s hard to believe that it has been three years – but….we are back!!!! We again will have a large selection of luscious hand-dyed wools and new colors dyed over new base wools, one-of-a-kind spot, and sparkle dyes as well as other dyeing methods like shibori. We will have a full range of colors from the richest and deepest primitive palette to pastels – in between are those marvelous brights – and don’t forget our varied palettes of color based upon the subtle colors of Roseville Pottery, fraktur art and redware pottery.
Have fun rummaging through the wool packages (which may include a variety of hand-dyed wools – and some mixed packages with hand-dyed and as-is wools)! Full 1 yard and ½ yard pieces of dyed wool (they show the true effect of the mottling) will be available – great for backgrounds or large areas of applique.
Don’t forget our pattern selection (some of which are adaptations of antique rugs owned by The Wool’n Gardener). We are also honored to offer 65+ patterns designed by Therese Shick!!!
It’s hard to believe that it has been three years – but….we are back!!!! We again will have a large selection of luscious hand-dyed wools and new colors dyed over new base wools, one-of-a-kind spot, and sparkle dyes as well as other dyeing methods like shibori. We will have a full range of colors from the richest and deepest primitive palette to pastels – in between are those marvelous brights – and don’t forget our varied palettes of color based upon the subtle colors of Roseville Pottery, fraktur art and redware pottery.
Have fun rummaging through the wool packages (which may include a variety of hand-dyed wools – and some mixed packages with hand-dyed and as-is wools)! Full 1 yard and ½ yard pieces of dyed wool (they show the true effect of the mottling) will be available – great for backgrounds or large areas of applique.
Don’t forget our pattern selection (some of which are adaptations of antique rugs owned by The Wool’n Gardener). We are also honored to offer 65+ patterns designed by Therese Shick!!!
Susan Gonzales
Susan Gonzales Designs
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Susan Gonzales Designs
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Hello, I'm Susan of Susan Gonzales Designs. I started drawing designs for wool appliqué' in the end of 2016. I have since grown to include rughooking patterns, stitchery, and punch needle. I have always enjoyed sketching and painting, but most of all, I love color and what one color can do for another . I worked in a quilt shop for many years and loved helping pick fabrics for the quilters. This was another way to work with colors. I learned a lot there and this is where I started designing. I have been a rug hooker for over 20, but never claim to be that great at it. The same with wool appliqué', I love drawing designs and doing the sample, but I know I am far from perfect. I enjoy seeing my designed done by someone else.
My daughter has joined me with some of her designs, Jo Digerness Designs working with wool and wire and we make a wonderful team. I have been vending at some of the best rug hooking venues, never tiring of meeting people. My website is susangonzalesdesigns.com and also an Etsy site. Contact me for any special needs. My husband handles all shipping and has built a studio which is my happy place and visitors are welcome. Come see my samples and kits. Message me at [email protected].
MARIAN HALL
WOOLY DYE WORKS
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WOOLY DYE WORKS
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Wooly Dye Works has hand dyed wool….abrashed, spot-dyed, Mixed Textures, and Skin Tone packs in 10 skin shades. Mixed Textures are packs of 4 different textures wools overdyed with the same color…1/2 yard and 1 yard packs. Also PA German Fraktur design patterns!
Debra Henkel
Handmaiden Designs
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Handmaiden Designs
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Note: Debra is traveling and will be sending additional photos of her designs in January. Punch needle designs will be available as rug patterns also.
We look forward to seeing Debra's designs......
Rebecca Erb & Matt & Amy Moore
The Wool Studio
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The Wool Studio
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Whether you are a primitive or fine rug hooker, making trees and wreaths, or stitching with wool fabric, The Wool Studio will bring to the Hook-In the 100% wool fabric you need for your projects.
The Wool Studio will have beautiful plaids, checks, and textures that are mill-dyed to give your rugs and projects that hand-dyed look. If you prefer to dye your own color palette, The Wool Studio will have a great selection of lights and Wool Studio Natural available.
With so few vending events over the past few years, the selection this year will be better than ever.
See you there!
Katie Kriner
The Bee & The Bear
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The Bee & The Bear
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The Bee & The Bear is excited to return to Woolwrights for 2023! We will have a full selection of rug hooking patterns & kits, as-is wool, hand dyed wool, rug frames, rug hooks, and over 90 colors of rug yarn. Additionally, we will be bringing both embroidery and rug punch needle patterns and supplies. The rug hooking patterns will consist of our own designs, many of which are new since we were last at the show. You will also be able to find designs by Kay Leisey (of Homespun and Katydid Designs) which are exclusively available at our shop. The rug yarn is the perfect weight for binding your rugs or for use in the regular Oxford punch needle. Be sure to bring any rugs you may need to bind in order to choose the best color or have Katie custom dye something to match. Our rug frames are high quality, locally made in Pennsylvania and now include a larger size (for those that need a bigger hooking area). Signed copies of Katie Kriner’s book, Rug Hooking with Wool Strips, will also be available for purchase along with kits to complete several of the 20 projects in the book. We are happy to prepare something for you ahead of time, so please let us know if you need something in particular. You can visit our website www.thebeethebear.com to sign up for our emails and also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest @thebeethebear.
Lunchboxes are being catered by
Hess' BBQ
Lunch info will be available on the registration forms which will be online on January 1, 2023
Hess' BBQ
Lunch info will be available on the registration forms which will be online on January 1, 2023
FOR SALE
Do you have a rug hooking frame, a rug hooking stand, hooks, or cutters that you need to sell? The Woolwrights will have a FOR SALE poster available for you to post a photo of your items that you are willing to part with for your rug hooking friends! Bring your photo with your cell phone number and post the info on the easel inside the door at the Farm & Home Center. Prospective buyers can then call you while you are there that day and make a possible sale!!!
NOTE: Sales must be done from your car!!! Sales are not allowed inside the building or at your table!! Sales of wool will not be allowed out of respect for our vendors!!
NOTE: Sales must be done from your car!!! Sales are not allowed inside the building or at your table!! Sales of wool will not be allowed out of respect for our vendors!!
Baa Baa Black Sheep or White, Red, Green or Brown Sheep!!!
Bring All Those Beautiful Rugs!!!
Bring All Those Beautiful Rugs!!!
THE BEST RUG SHOW EAST OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER!!!!
The Woolwrights always pride ourselves and you for the great, fantastic rug show we hold during our hook-ins. Bring all the gorgeous rugs for us to dream about.
Rug labels will be available for the rug title, hooker, and the designer at the rug registration table.
The Woolwrights always pride ourselves and you for the great, fantastic rug show we hold during our hook-ins. Bring all the gorgeous rugs for us to dream about.
Rug labels will be available for the rug title, hooker, and the designer at the rug registration table.
Please keep watching for photos, descriptions, and additional exciting news from The Woolwrights!!!
THE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE ONLINE ON JANUARY 1, 2023
