Hooked rug of a stylized road runner. Orange background. Surrounded with books and magazines. And a Welsh Springer spaniel.

Photobomber!

Bowyn must love the teaching ROAD RUNNER. Working to finish him. Hooked with various yarns, mostly wool, a little silk sari ribbon.

#hookingnewmexico #rughooking #hookedrugs #fiberart #roadrunner

Hooked rug of a Sheela na gig (celtic crone holding open her vagina, showing the world within). Mostly grays with celtic motifs. Beading.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!

"Sheela Na Gig"
(Hand-hooked, repurposed t-shirts and other fabrics, beads)

#internationalwomensday #womenshistorymonth #sheelanagig #celticart #WD2026 #hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #fiberart #highonhooking

Dog, Welsh Springer spaniel, lying on unfinished hooked rug (mostly blues).

Someone's a little sullen tonight...

This hooked boucherouite is big enough to go on the floor, if desired. Almost all old bedsheets with a little t-shirt.

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #contemporaryfiberart #repurposetextiles

Hooked rug made out of cotton bedsheets; black, whites, blues, greens, orange, reds, beige purples.

Update - 2026's first rug. This hooked boucherouite is big enough to go on the floor, if desired. Almost all old bedsheets with a little t-shirt.

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #contemporaryfiberart #repurposetextiles

Partially finished hooked rug, mostly blue background. Multicolored triangle and diamond elements.

Another close-up of 2026's first rug. This hooked boucherouite is big enough to go on the floor, if desired. Almost all old bedsheets with a little t-shirt.

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #contemporaryfiberart #repurposedart

Red and white dog, Welsh Springer spaniel, sitting on blue and multi-colored hooked rug (unfinished), looking put out as he just wants a treat.

"It's a nice rug, but are we done yet? Bring on the treat!"
-Bowyn the High on Hooking Dog

Floor rug: repurposed bedsheets and a little tshirt.

#hookedrugs #rughooking #contemporaryfiberart #contemporaryrughooking #welshspringerspaniel

Antique hooked rug, kind of abstract with primitive animals outlined in black. Mostly oranges reds, taupes.

Antique hooked rug, kind of abstract with primitive animals outlined in black. Mostly oranges reds, taupes.

Antique hooked rug, kind of abstract with primitive animals outlined in black. Mostly oranges reds, taupes.

Antique hooked rug, kind of abstract with primitive animals outlined in black. Mostly oranges reds, taupes.

Special find at the International Folk Art Museum in Santa Fe yesterday - a hooked rug! It was made by Celso Gallegos in the late 1920s, early 30s. The colors were incredibly vibrant. It was clearly well cared for.

#folkarts #hookedrugs #traditionalart #rughooking #museumofinternationalfolkart

Caroline Montgomery Simpson
·Side Eye From The Kitkat.
#rughooking #fibreart #fiberart #fiberartist #yarn #wool #rug #hookedrug #maker #textile #HookedRugs #TextileArt #RugHookingArtist #wool #handmade

Tiny hooked rug with jewel colors; looks like stained glass.

Update 4: Stained glass in textiles...
Three shows coming up here in New Mexico in November.
November 8 - NM Arts & Crafts Festival at NM Continuing Ed
November 15 - High Desert Studio Tour in Albuquerque
November 21-23 - @evfac_ Santa Fe Fiber Arts Festival
#hookedart
#hookedrugs #newmexicoart

Small hooked rug of sunflower-like flowers in Yellowstone and reds. Green background.

Update 2...
Working, working, working. 3 shows coming up here in New Mexico in November. Watch for more info.
#hookedart #rughooking
#hookedrug #hookedrugs
#repurposedtextiles #recycledart #repurposedart #contemporaryfiberart #contemporaryrughooking ##newmexicoart #newmexicoartist #highonhooking

Partially completed hooked art depicting two sunflower-like flowers, reddish and yellow.

Update...
Working away. Three shows coming up here in New Mexico in November. Watch for more info.
#hookedart #rughooking
#hookedrugs #repurposedtextiles #recycledart #repurposedart #contemporaryfiberart #contemporaryrughooking ##newmexicoart #newmexicoartist #holidayshopping #highonhooking

Red and yellow flowers in rug hooking. Hooked with various textiles. Incomplete piece.

Working, working, working. Three shows coming up here in New Mexico in November. Watch for more info.
#hookedart ##rughooking #hookedrugs ##handhooked #repurposedtextiles #repurposedart #contemporaryfiberart #contemporaryrughooking #newmexicoartist #holidayshopping #handmadegifts #highonhooking

The talented artist and craftsman Jane Witmer has masterfully captured the breathtaking beauty of Key West and the Florida Keys in her pieces of "Hooked Rug Art" A collection of colorful, hand-crafted rug hookings hang on a white slat wall. Each framed piece features a different design, including a butterfly, seashells, a mermaid, a fish, a jellyfish, a sailboat, and a cornucopia overflowing with fall harvest bounty. The pieces are all framed in white and hung with simple hooks. Each piece has a small price tag beneath it with the title of the piece and its price. The wall is a simple white slat wall, which provides a clean and neutral background that allows the vibrant colors of the rug hookings to stand out. The overall effect is one of whimsy and charm, showcasing the skill and creativity of the artist.

Jane Witmer, a skilled artisan, has skillfully portrayed the captivating charm of Key West and the Florida Keys in her artwork named "Give Thanks" This is a needlepoint piece depicting a cornucopia overflowing with autumnal abundance. Against a black background, the cornucopia is crafted in a warm yellow hue, with a swirl of brown at its center. The cornucopia is filled with an assortment of fruits and vegetables, including a large orange pumpkin, a cluster of green grapes, a red apple, a yellow pear, a purple eggplant, and a banana. A delicate white butterfly rests atop the pumpkin, adding a touch of whimsy. The piece is framed with a multi-colored border and features the inscription "Give Thanks" in a yellow font. The needlepoint's intricate details and vibrant colors create a beautiful and festive Thanksgiving-themed artwork.

The accomplished craftsman Jane Witmer has effectively conveyed the enchanting appeal of Key West and the Florida Keys through her creation titled "Boats at Sea" This is a colorful rug hooking artwork depicting three sailboats on a wavy sea. The sailboats are red, green, and purple. The background is a blue, white, and yellow sky. The rug is framed in a black frame with a red border. The rug is made of wool yarn and is hand-hooked. It is a beautiful and intricate piece of art.

Jane Witmer, an exceptional artist in the realm of arts and crafts, has successfully encapsulated the mesmerizing essence of Key West and the Florida Keys in her collection of works of "Hooked Rug Art" A white wall with a grid pattern is adorned with eight framed Hooked Rug artworks. Each piece depicts a different marine-themed image, including a butterfly, a conch shell, a mermaid, a jellyfish, a sailboat, and a fish. Each artwork is accompanied by a small white card with the title, artist's name, and price. The artwork is displayed in a gallery setting.

Jane Witmer's Arts and Crafts
www.artistsinparadise.com/jane-witmer
She has called Key West and the Florida Keys home for some
time, dedicating themselves to Hooked Rugs Wall and Floor Art.
#HookedRugs #ArtsAndCrafts #KeyWest #Art #FloridaKeys

Hooked art - chile.

It's still chile season here in New Mexico!
#creativity #hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #hookedrug #contemporaryfiberart #contemporaryrughooking #fiberarts #textilearts #repurposedtextiles #ragrug #ragrugs #newmexicoartist #newmexicotextiles #newmexicofiberarts #highonhooking#rughookingteacher

Four small hooked rugs on ironing board after steaming. Dog on floor nearby, maybe sulking for attention.

A night to steam, though Bowyn wants some non-hooking attention. It's time to get busy; I have two shows in November:
#highdesertstudiotour in Albuquerque
#santafefiberartsfiesta

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #punchneedle #fiberarts #repurposedtextiles #newmexicoartist #rughookingteacher

This 1924 #autobiography of #WilfredGrenfell is a #reprint. Grenfell was a #medical #missionary who practiced in #Labrador and #Newfoundland. He established #hospitals, and made it possible for the residents to sell #HookedRugs and #Knitwear to #stores in #NorthAmerica. $20. #Booksky #oldbooks

Hooked rug.

Hooked rug.

First chance to hook in a couple of weeks. Happy place. Still getting over jet lag, though.
Mostly old bedsheets, a little t-shirt, on monk's cloth.

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #hookedrug #contemporaryrughooking #repurposedtextiles #ragrugs #newmexicoartist #highonhooking#rughookingteacher

Hooked art of flowers.

Sketch of flowers.

Zinnias.

Finally, got around to finishing this piece based on one of my daily sketches. Used an Oxford Needle #14 Fine. And clearly forgot that I needed to work "backwards." Lol
#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #contemporaryfiberart #yarn #contemporaryrughooking #punchneedle #highonhooking

Hooked rug in process.

Hooked rug in process, monk's cloth and rug tape.

Hooked rug in process, monk's cloth.

Some progress. Mostly old bedsheets, a little t-shirt, on monk's cloth.

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #hookedrug #monkscloth #contemporaryfiberart #making #contemporaryrughooking #fiberarts #repurposedtextiles #ragrugs #newmexicoartist #newmexicofiberarts #highonhooking#rughookingteacher

Foundation fabric, monk's cloth, for hooked rug. Sewing on rug tape.

Miniature punch needle piece.

BIG and SMALL. Sewing tape onto monk's cloth on an honest to goodness mat to be used as a rug. Followed by a miniature punch needle piece. Can't walk on that.

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #hookedrug #contemporaryfiberart #miniaturepunchneedle #contemporaryrughooking #highonhooking

Miniature punch needle embroidery.

Punching tiny update.

#miniaturepunchneedle #punchneedleembroidery
#hookedart #creativity #fiberart #rughooking #hookedrugs #hookedrug #contemporaryfiberart #contemporaryrughooking #textilearts #punchneedle #newmexicoartist #newmexicofiberarts #fiberartsteacher #rughookingteacher #highonhooking

Punch needle embroidery.

Punching tiny tonight.

Thanks, Ruth! 🩷

#hookedart #creativity #fiberart #rughooking #hookedrugs #hookedrug #contemporaryfiberart #yarn #woolyarn #contemporaryrughooking #textilearts #punchneedle #newmexicoartist #newmexicofiberarts #fiberartsteacher #rughookingteacher #highonhooking

Hooked rug art.

All caught up! Now to steam.
Progress on teaching piece using an Oxford Needle #14 Fine.

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #hookedrug #contemporaryfiberart #yarn #woolyarn #contemporaryrughooking #textilearts #punchneedle #newmexicoartist #newmexicofiberarts #rughookingteacher #highonhooking

Hooked art, dog.

The Adobe Wool Arts Guild , AWAG, finished up a 3-day retreat this afternoon. Many of us worked on the portraits we began in March when Tammy Pavich came to lead a workshop. This is Bowyn's portrait. It'll take us awhile given that I really have to concentrate on him.
#hookedart #hookedrugs

Punch needle rug hooking.

Dog showing off punch needle rug hooking.

Progress on teaching piece using an Oxford Needle #14 Fine.

Second photo, Bowyn couldn't help himself after he saw me take out the phone to take the pic.

#welshspringerspaniel
#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #woolyarn #punchneedle #newmexicoartist #fiberartsteacher #highonhooking

Miniature hooked rugs.

Last two minis!

Started playing with these during @inthestudioonline 's #workshopweek2025 in February. @lizbessel led this fun class, creating fiber art miniatures.

I think we'll invite Liz back to Workshop Week 2026. ☺️ Instructor Call is open till June 30. Message me for info.

#hookedrugs

Backside of hooked and stitched textile art project.

Process photo - freshly steamed current project. It's hooked and stitched.

#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #hookedrug #stitching #contemporaryfiberart #contemporaryrughooking #fiberarts #fiberartist #mixedfibers #newmexicoart #newmexicotextiles #newmexicoartist #rughookingteacher #highonhooking

Goddess art.

Time to get your inner goddess on!
New work. See it finished (fingers crossed) at SPRING FESTIVAL at El Rancho de las Golondrines in Samta Fe June 7 and 8. Lots of artisans, food, drink, activities, and living history. See you there!
#goddessart
#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #newmexicoart

Dog with hooked and stitched art.

My marketing agent brings you an updated photo of the current project.

#welshspringer #bowynthewelshie
#hookedart #rughooking #hookedrugs #stitching #contemporaryfiberart #contemporaryrughooking #fiberarts #fiberartist #mixedfibers #newmexicoart #newmexicoartist #rughookingteacher #highonhooking

I finally got to Deanne Fitzpatrick's Rug Hooking Studio in Amherst. It left me so inspired. #createbeautyeveryday #rughooking #hookedrugs #fibrearts #fibrestudio