Bedford Hook In (15th Annual ATHA Region 1)
Apr
11
9:00 AM09:00

Bedford Hook In (15th Annual ATHA Region 1)

Just $38 includes:

 Facility fee, breakfast goodies, fabulous lunch with desserts, and beverages.

Plus… Great Vendors - Door Prizes - Moon Mat Show!

Bring your rugs to display around the room. We love to see each other’s rugs!

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Oxford 8th Annual Fiber Festival
Apr
18
to Apr 19

Oxford 8th Annual Fiber Festival

  • Twitchell-Roland Homestead (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I will be demonstrating rug hooking on Saturday, April 18!

The Oxford Historical Society will sponsor its 8th Annual Fiber Festival on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, April 19, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Twitchell-Rowland Homestead, 60 Towner Lane, in Oxford. David Humphreys in 1802 purchased 100 Spanish merino sheep, shipping them on April 10 to his homestead in Derby, Connecticut, making him the first successful importer of merino sheep in America. Humphrey’s innovation changed the agriculture and the economy of Oxford and of the entire Naugatuck Valley.

Once again, we will feature the Jensen Farm barn loom which dates to the late 1700’s, spinning and weaving demonstrations, lace making, rug hooking, live fiber-producing animals, shearing demonstrations and crafts for sale. Food will be available. There is no fee for vendors or admission to our event.

We are honored to have several experts demonstrating their crafts. Naomi Allen, owner of Raven’s Gate Rug Hooking, will be onsite Saturday to showcase this ancient art. Fiona Fine will show us how to spin fiber into yarn on an antique spinning wheel. The New England lace group will join us on Sunday to demonstrate the making of bobbin lace.

Several vintage and antique vehicles will be on display on the Homestead grounds.

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Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival
Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00
Shows

Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival

The Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2009 and we are growing. The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” by visiting farms and eventually to a one day event held at UCONN. It has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival. This event is a family friendly agricultural and learning experience for the general public as well as shepherds and fiber enthusiasts.

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Rhode Island Hook- In
May
23
10:00 AM10:00

Rhode Island Hook- In

Group Hooking Event with Treats and Lunch!

$35.00

Hayley and Sharon of Loop by Loop Studio are holding their first Hook-In at the Knights of Columbus in Cranston, RI on May 23rd, 2026! This event will run from 10 - 2:30 pm and is a great way bring rug hookers from Rhode Island and beyond together!

Entry to this event includes a light breakfast of tea, coffee, and sweets and a sandwich/salad lunch. Water and soft drinks to be included. We plan to have a door prize raffle and free paper PDF pattern giveaway attendees.

As of January, vendors include Deb from Seaside Rug Hooking, Naomi from Raven’s Gate Primitives and ourselves, Loop by Loop Studio. Stay tuned for more vendor additions as they confirm! Beginner rug hookers are welcome to join us as we will have a small collection of kits for purchase. Please email us at LoopbyLoopStudio@gmail.com if you would like us to bring a particular design or product.

Our venue can comfortably hold about 40 people. Our sign up deadline is May 8th. We are unable to give refunds for cancellations after May 8th.

Accessibility: There are stairs in the front of the building and an elevator in the back. We’ve been told that a staff member will be available to service the elevator for our guests beginning at 10am.

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Searsport South Carolina Hook In
Jul
21
to Jul 23
Shows

Searsport South Carolina Hook In

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The times for each day at the hook in is currently approximate. They will be updated when the class schedule is released.

Searsport’s South Carolina Hookin’

South Carolinas Newest 

Hooking, Punching, Appliqué & Stitchers
Event by Searsport Rug Hooking 
Save the Dates! 

July 21,22,23, 2026

Check back for more details!
Attendees shortly after. 
Classes will be listed after the first of the year. 
We will have blocks of rooms for lodging and info on the area too!

Here is a hint:
“ Think Christmas in July!” 

We will have 
Vendors
A Huge Rug Show
Mini Classes
Free Demos
Door Prizes
Fun swap with Free pattern download with online registration 

You will be able to sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 days and enjoy the benefits of the free demos, door prizes, enter rugs in the rug show, early entrance and more! 
OR
Just pay at the door to walk in and shop and view the rug show. 

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Wool Whimsy's 1st Annual Hook In
Nov
14
10:30 AM10:30

Wool Whimsy's 1st Annual Hook In

Join us for a fun day of hooking, lunch, shopping, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.

Lunch, water, and coffee or tea provided. 50/50 raffle to benefit Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Feel free to bring food for the humane society as well.

Contact Beth Wagar/Wool Whimsy at bewthreads@yahoo.com for registration form and information

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The Rose's Tale Rug Show - By Deana David of Ribbon Candy Hooking
Feb
14
3:00 PM15:00

The Rose's Tale Rug Show - By Deana David of Ribbon Candy Hooking

There are forty hooked rugs on display from the upcoming book The Rose's Tale, which will be out in early Spring. Deana will be giving a talk and there will be snacks and drinks - a party! Come and check out these stunning rugs, hooked by friends all over the U.S. and Canada. Be my Valentine, and let's fall in love with these gorgeous rugs together!

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