Rug Show at the Big Horn Mountain Hook-In in Shell, Wyoming

Here are the rugs in the rug show in Shell, WY. I have to include the sign the campground had up when we got there. I don't remember who made them all so I will post the names of the ones I remember.

 Valerie Begeman did this Atkinson design and changed it up. It doesn't show her little sheep at the bottom.

 Peg Carpenter finished this beautiful Iris while she was at the Hook-In.

 Betty Dahlin designed and hooked this incredible story rug.

 Sylvia hooked this Woolley fox design

 Sylvia Gauthier hooked this Theresa Rapstine torn strip design.

 Debra Inglis hooked this wonderful Woolley Fox design.

 Here is the sign at the Campground. We were the talk of the town!

As I find out who hooked what rugs I will add their names to these outstanding rugs!

Big Horn Mountain Hook-In in Shell Wyoming

The Wild West Rug Hookers put on a wonderful Hook-In in Shell, Wyoming Sept 20-23, 2019. The husbands who accompanied their wives had a great time sight seeing and it was even a honeymoon for one couple.

 Here is Sylvia Gauthier talking to Valerie Begeman and Katie Hartner who brought her fabulous wool and rugs to vend.

 Cindi McCullough was the winner of Roscoe the Rooster. She truly loved this rug and I was so happy she won.

 Some of the wool and rug patterns brought by Katie Hartner from Woolley Fox.

Debra Inglis did an outstanding job preparing lunches and snacks for all of the rug hookers attending. Patty, Carla, and I helped but Debra was the Master Chef.

ATHA Biennial 2019, Denver Colorado

The ATHA Biennial in Denver Colorado is now over but it will be a lasting memory for everyone in attendance. I felt like a Princess the entire event. Yes, it was really that wonderful! Martha Lowery, standing at our table, is such an amazing woman and I'm so happy to now call her my friend. Debra has known her for many years. She is on the ATHA Board. Oh, and I'm now the Regional Rep for Region 10! Patty, Debra, and I all went from our Guild. SO MUCH FUN!

 Here are some pictures from the rug show. It was wonderful with so many rugs! Too many rugs to post here but please go to our Facebook page ATHA Region 10 Rug Hookers, Wild West Rug Hookers, and Colorado Rug and Fiber Guild to see more photos.

 The picture of George Washington is the newest rug from Tricia Travis, Country Gatherings. It is stunning!

 The geckos are by Gail Dufresne. She also taught and she was a Vendor.

 This is one of the wonderful rugs by the Guest Speaker Tracy Jamar. She was fabulous speaker and her rugs were outstanding!

 We had such a great time. I encourage everyone to consider the next Biennial in Kansas City Missouri, 2021.
I met so many fabulous people and as the Region 10 Rep I have made a new Facebook page that I encourage all to participate in. It's ATHA Region 10 Rug Hookers. Please join us!

Some Rug Hooking in Shell, Wyoming

Three of us met in Shell, WY to hook last weekend. It was a beautiful drive. Both coming and going the largest group of wild horses I've ever seen were down by the highway. It was wonderful!

Hooking was great fun. Debra worked on a medallion rug she started with Barb Carol. It is large and I can't wait to see it finished!

 Patty was working on a bag designed by Cindi Gay. It goes onto a purchased pencil bag. Really cute idea and I love how hers is hooked.

 Patty also brought her wide cut sheep all finished and stuffed. The wool was perfect for the sheep!

 I brought a crock design I got from Two Old Crows. I'm hooking it into a pillow but not the crock shape.

 I finished hooking my Maggie Bonanomi heart. Now I need to decide how to finish it!

As always we enjoyed each other's company. We are so lucky to have each other! Next weekend we will be demonstrating at an Arts Fair in Thermopolis WY. It is always a blast with so many really great vendors, music, storytelling and demonstrating. It runs Saturday and Sunday. We hope to see you there!