| TIGHR The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers About the Guild and Rugmaking |
The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers began in 1994 in
London, England to establish a world wide group involved in
rugmaking. The executive board is comprised of members in one
country for three years who carry on the network through a quarterly
newsletter, Hooking Matters, this website, a members only on-line
network and conduct a conference at the end of their term. Since
1994 boards and meetings have been in Nova Scotia, Canada 1999;
Rhode Island, United States 2000; Toronto, Canada 2003; Tenby,
Wales 2006; Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 2009 and is
scheduled for October of 2012 in Stralbyn, S Australia.
Rug Making covers many different techniques over the centuries.
This organization is interested mainly in the manipulating of fibers
(usually fabric strips or yarns) by pulling or pushing through an open
weave backer. Contemporary artists usually use cotton monks cloth
or rug warp or linen with approximately 12-15 threads per inch.
These natural fibers will maintain a good foundation for years to
come. In the past any fabric which could be punctured to pull a loop
through was used, leaving the artful creations to deteriorate with
abuse because the foundation fibers were not strong.
A sister craft to quilting, rugmaking evolved out of the need to warm
spaces and beautify with scraps. Depending on the region's sources
of material, a variety of techniques have developed and flourished
worldwide.
In Australia the craft is referred to as hooky. The technique of using
wide strips of about 3" length, and prodding them through the
backing creating a lush pile is called proggy and is more common.
More terms from around the world and history will be added. Visit
again, or email webmaster@tighr.net with questions and input.
London, England to establish a world wide group involved in
rugmaking. The executive board is comprised of members in one
country for three years who carry on the network through a quarterly
newsletter, Hooking Matters, this website, a members only on-line
network and conduct a conference at the end of their term. Since
1994 boards and meetings have been in Nova Scotia, Canada 1999;
Rhode Island, United States 2000; Toronto, Canada 2003; Tenby,
Wales 2006; Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 2009 and is
scheduled for October of 2012 in Stralbyn, S Australia.
Rug Making covers many different techniques over the centuries.
This organization is interested mainly in the manipulating of fibers
(usually fabric strips or yarns) by pulling or pushing through an open
weave backer. Contemporary artists usually use cotton monks cloth
or rug warp or linen with approximately 12-15 threads per inch.
These natural fibers will maintain a good foundation for years to
come. In the past any fabric which could be punctured to pull a loop
through was used, leaving the artful creations to deteriorate with
abuse because the foundation fibers were not strong.
A sister craft to quilting, rugmaking evolved out of the need to warm
spaces and beautify with scraps. Depending on the region's sources
of material, a variety of techniques have developed and flourished
worldwide.
In Australia the craft is referred to as hooky. The technique of using
wide strips of about 3" length, and prodding them through the
backing creating a lush pile is called proggy and is more common.
More terms from around the world and history will be added. Visit
again, or email webmaster@tighr.net with questions and input.
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