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REVISED - Creative Journey into Rug Hooking

A book of color and technique for all hookers. A great reference book for all cuts of wool. It is an avenue of artistic expression. (published 2006 - revised 2012) $33.00 includes tax, plus $5.50 for shipping.

Soft is Beautiful - Book I

Throughout the years I have tried so many different ways to remember the color wheel and its complements. One day I figured out this way of simplifying the progression of the colors. (published 1993, revised 2000) $10.00 includes tax, plus $5.00 for shipping.

Soft is Beautiful - Book II

I have tried to come up with some helpful ideas for pictorials and how to approach them. Within the subject matter, ideas in shadows, color and other helpful hints are also provided. And, more pretty formulas. $10.00 includes tax, plus $5.00 for shipping.

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October/November 2006 – ATHA

By Sibyl Osicka | Apr 19, 2018

African Delight. Hooking Teachers are Always Learning Submitted by Sibyl Osicka I was teaching in California when a student asked me to design a project for her to hook which was going to be placed in the entry way of her home. This gal had a lot of woodcarvings in her home plus leather furniture. […]

2006 Edition – A Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs

By Sibyl Osicka | Apr 19, 2018

African Delight Submitted by Sibyl Osicka My rug “African Delight” appeared in the annual juried exhibit of rugs and wallhangings created by the readers of Rug Hooking Magazine.

November/December 2006 – Rug Hooking

By Sibyl Osicka | Apr 19, 2018

Right Jolly Old Elves Submitted by Cynthia Norwood Please contact Rug Hooking for back issues and access to my article. A feature story appearing in Rug Hooking magazine which I contributed to the “Stuffed Trees” section. In addition to being a featured article, my “Down By The Old Mill Stream” rug appeared in the “Stepping […]

By Sibyl Osicka | Apr 12, 2018

2014 Submitted by Sibyl Osicka HRMNA is pleased to announce this year’s honorees for the “Rug Hooking Artist of the Year” for Canada and the United States. This is the second year such an appointment is being made. The winners are chosen because of their special attributes and their contribution to the contemporary advancement of […]