GoingGray: What's New

GoingGray
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GoingGray

Last Update
28 Jan 2012

What's New

ATHA Biennial We had a great time in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the ATHA Biennial this past October. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this event an incredible success!

		We were so happy to finally meet Gene Shepherd, author of "The Rug Hooker's Bible." Gene has had nice words to say GoingGray's adjustable lap frame, and we appreciate that.

Beeline-Townsend Cutter Available through GoingGray
	We are pleased to announce that we will be carrying the Beeline-Townsend cutter at the studio. It's simply the finest cutter on the market today.

GoingGray's New Floor Stand Our master woodworker has done it again. There's now a floor stand for our very popular rug frame.

It's adjustable in height and in forward position. It slides right under a chair with an open bottom. It collapses for transporting or storage. And it's the same beautiful cherry as the frame. Pretty nifty, yes? Click here for details

Rug Warp We can now offer most of our patterns on rug warp. The price will fall about halfway between monk's cloth and linen. If you are interested in trying this backing, give Martha a call or email her when you're ready to order a pattern.

Just Finished These patterns have been completed recently and shared with us. Send us your completed GoingGray rugs and we'll put them on the web for all the world to see. (Helpful hints on photography below.)
Crow Bar Hooked by Martha Reeder	Wild Connie Hooked by Martha Reeder
Swingin' on a Star Hooked by Martha Reeder	Masks of Africa Hooked by Martha Reeder
Purrfect Garden Hooked by Carolyn Seiwert	Jammin' Jellies Hooked by Martha Reeder
Boys and Their Toys Hooked and modified by DiAnn Vinck	"For the Birds" Scarlet Tanager Hooked by Martha Reeder
"For the Birds" Cardinal Hooked by Gretchen Olson	"For the Birds" Blue Jay Also Hooked by Gretchen Olson
All Cooped Up Hooked by Marcye Gough	Tummy Ache Also Hooked by Marcye Gough
Bottoms Up Hooked by Helen Wilson	Sweater Girl Also Hooked by Helen Wilson
Basting Beauties Hooked by Ginger Peterson	Book Nook Also Hooked by Ginger Peterson
"Put Your Feet Up" Flip Flops Hooked by Katheryn Quebe	"Put Your Feet Up" Tennies Also Hooked by Katheryn Quebe
Sunday Sundae Hooked by Chris Needels	Trains, Planes and Automobiles Hooked by Jackie Albrecht

Hook-Ins and Retreats
	The little GoingGray trailer is hitting the road. Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

Here's our 2012 vending schedule:
February 25, 2012	Rock Creek Hook-In Lenexa, KS
March 1-3, 2012	Rochester Area Rug Hookers Retreat Rochester, MN
April 28, 2012	Hopkins Spring Hook-In Richfield, MN
October, 2012	Autumn Valley Hook-In Stillwater, MN

Want Your Rug on our Website?
We love to show completed GoingGray patterns on our site. If you'd like us to post your rug, email us a photo. Some hints on photographing your hooked rug: Take the photo outside on a cloudy day. The sky overhead provides even lighting. Lay the rug flat on an even surface. Make sure the edges are as straight as possible. Ideally, you'll position the camera over the center of the rug. You can simply stand over it, or you can use use a stepladder or step stool. Be sure to elevate yourself SAFELY on firm and secure footing. Square up the rug in the viewfinder. Take two or three shots. Send the best or send them all. Resolution is not critical, but we like a photo around 1 MG.