Hooking...whipping...ripping...crossover

I don't know what you might think reading the title of this post but I just have spent a whole day with seven women and one guy arriving with his Harley Davidson how to learn everything about rug hooking.
Arriving early Sunday morning at this rural farm in the hills of Caledon, Ontario the workshop was held in this cozy and rustic log cabin.....

welcome to Marina Lesar rug hooking class

WE started off with a sampler, learning straight lines, curves, ripping wool, testing different hooks and cutting the wool.

It looks pretty simple but there is lots to learn how to pull the right height for the loop.

..... and this is the pile of wool spaghetti you get

all kind of hooks to try out what feels best in your hand

To see more of Martina Lesar's talented work with a group of other hookers next weekend go and

read more here  http://martinalesar.com/blog/2013/08/multi-artist-hooked-rug-sale-october-5th-6th-2013/.