tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064470214325695775.post9092960918840025030..comments2023-10-16T05:09:51.670-07:00Comments on MOMENTS IN TIME: Dorishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15471263543430641785noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064470214325695775.post-67879174748246878892010-06-22T17:19:17.714-07:002010-06-22T17:19:17.714-07:00There are a lot of innovative people hooking piece...There are a lot of innovative people hooking pieces with non-traditional materials. It's good to push the limits sometimes.<br /><br />But there is a need to teach the traditional methods of rug hooking also, to keep these techniques alive and well for future generations. Let's not forget the past while striving for new levels of creativity.<br /><br />You won't be seeing me running chiffon through my beloved Townsend cutter! LOL!!!weaverpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533327863909312395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064470214325695775.post-45675155782516428032010-06-22T16:23:34.818-07:002010-06-22T16:23:34.818-07:00No matter what the art form you pick, there will a...No matter what the art form you pick, there will always be someone who will put their "spin" on it. Use their imagination to the fullest, step outside the box, etc. I admire it all, even though it may not be my style. Just knowing that they are pleased with what they have created is all that matters. I know some may not like what I hook. That's just fine. They are my rugs. But giving support to the individual is an important reaction in my book. Some are not as confident as others, and any harshness could keep a person from expanding their knowledge of the artform and possibly give up. I would hate to see that happen to anyone who uses their two hands to create something that makes them happy. <br /><br />As for what is a rug? To "me" the size of the piece determines that. If it's little, it's a mat or a runner. I only call my pieces "rugs" if they are something to be on the floor or large enough to hang on the wall. It's all still hooked in the traditional way, loop by loop! And of course if it is made with something other than wool, then it wouldn't be for the floor. But such large pieces like hers, I would still consider them rugs. Again, just "me". <br />I agree with you Doris that it could very well be a generational opinion for you. And that is what makes the world go round. There are sooo many opinions :)! <br />Hope others will give theirs..<br />Looked like a great time!!Kathy (woolfind)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05561224308572068854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9064470214325695775.post-56002358823467893142010-06-22T13:09:42.698-07:002010-06-22T13:09:42.698-07:00I've only hooked with wool strips and wool yar...I've only hooked with wool strips and wool yarns... I can't seem to bring myself to hook anything else into a rug. Although... when I put a rug (that I hooked) on the floor... you can bet it's in a low traffic area! LOL!moosecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309739222008330155noreply@blogger.com