GoingGray: What's New

GoingGray
Rug Hooking Patterns and Works in Wood

Last Update
7 Jan 2010

What's New

New Patterns

Winter is the time to sit back with a cup of tea and cook up new patterns. We've had inspirations and requests from many of you, and we've added links to our newest creations here. Just click on the name (in red).

Around the House
"Put Your Feet Up" Pillows
Bunny Slippers
Flip Flops
Mary Janes
Tennies

Child's Play
Boys and Their Toys
Chomp!
Good Night Moon
Merry-Go-Round
Monster Mash
Swingin' on a Star

Ethnics and Geometrics
Pinwheel Topper

In the Garden
Spring Fling

Fins, Feather, and Fur
Drum Stick Chicken
Early Bird (now available through GoingGray)

Seasons and Celebrations
Deck the Halls Rug
Ornaments Series 1
Ornaments Series 2

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.

Rug Hooking Magazine Pattern

Hooked Rug: Very Veggie

We're thrilled that GoingGray was asked to provide a pattern for Rug Hooking Magazine's new book "Pattern Designs for Rug Hookers," previewed at Sauder Village and on sale in October.

There are 15 patterns in the book, complete with finished photos, instructions, and a paper pattern that can be transferred onto a backing of your choice.

Published in the new "Celebrations"

Hooked Rug: Custom House

We're really proud that one of our custom designs has been published in the new issue of Celebrations. We helped Diane Lusczc capture her house and her treasured little dog in a pattern, and she did a wonderful job hooking it, as the judges agreed. Congratulations, Diane!!!

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.)
Custom Design - "Stella" Hooked by Susan Barrett (inspired our new "Swingin' on a Star")	Custom Design - "Lua" Hooked by Susan Braun (inspired our new "Good Night Moon")
Deck the Halls Tree Skirt Hooked by Stacey White	Deck the Halls Rug Hooked by Jackie Albrecht
Squawk in Squash Hooked by Martha Reeder	Spring Fling Hooked by Jane Gray
Flip Flop Fling Hooked by Martha Reeder

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

Here's our 2010 vending schedule:
February 27, 2010	Rock Creek Hook-In Lenexa, KS
March 4-6, 2010	Rochester Area Rug Hookers Retreat Rochester, MN
April 17, 2010	Hopkins Spring Hook-In Richfield, MN
October 2, 2010	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.