Although Gene Shepherd did not start rug hooking until 1998, it’s been his only outside interest since that time. Described as a “self taught artist who hooks by ear,” Gene hooks, does commission work for individuals and museums, designs, dyes, develops tools, teaches and writes about rug hooking.

His work has been featured many times in Rug Hooking Magazine, ATHA Newsletter and A Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs, XII, XIV & XV. In 2006, he became the Author/Editor of The Rug Hooker’s Bible, and wrote and appeared in Rug Hooking Magazine’s two volume DVD series, Rug Hooking At Home. He has also produced four other instructional downloads on rug hooking for the Internet Rug Camp, as well as the free tutorial on his web site. Gene has been director of the Cambria Pines Rug Camp, Cambria, CA, since 2000.

We're happy to offer you a great selection of original primitive rug hooking patterns, including a few antique adaptations. Our rug patterns are all hand drawn on quality Dorr linen.

We take great care drawing our rug patterns on the straight of grain, and all edges are surged or zig-zagged leaving you with a generous border. Please browse through our patterns, where you will find a variety of sizes and design styles, including a large selection of vintage florals, geometrics, primitive animals, holidays & more.

Hand-Dyed Wools and Rug Designs
by Susan Feller

Susan Feller's Designs range from fraktur inspired, to Farm Living (animals, gardens, and pictorials). The hand-dyed wools include a special range of American Colors and ARTWOOLS: unique fabric for fiber artists. Feller teaches and vends at national shows.

"We originated in 1996 primarily as a resource for Traditional Rug Hookers and have, upon request from our viewers, expanded our resources to include Punch/Speed Needle Rug Hooking and Latch style rug making. You are invited to explore our Web pages and satisfy your Rug Hooking needs. Add your rug hooking company to our Web site, shop or browse from the many online suppliers and designers, locate a teacher in your area, learn about up-coming workshops and events, participate and display your hooked projects, plus much more! We have benefited from thousands of viewers since we have been online and your continued participation will ensure that this Web site remains an exciting, informative, and fun avenue for Rug Hooking. Thank you and Happy Hooking!"

"Each issue of Rug Hooking contains feature articles and departments that teach a variety of lessons on dyeing, color planning, design, hooking techniques, rug hooking history, and more. The features cover topics ranging from the development of American Indian motifs in hooked rugs to how to hook Christmas ornaments. A selection of articles and patterns from each of the regularly published departments appears in our Archives. In addition, each issue of Rug Hooking features: reviews of new and classic books and videos; a comprehensive engagement calendar; profiles of rug hooking schools, exhibits, and special events; questions answered by expert rug hookers; and descriptions of the newest supplies and services. Our newest column, The Loop, lists rug hookers looking for others in their hometown."

"We offer a delightful collection of primitive rug hooking patterns, original kits, hand-dyed wool, beautiful handcrafted hooks and more. Visit Hooking 101 for useful tips and information, be inspired by the Guest Artists or join our Thrums and Chums rug hooking group"