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Rug Show in Japan

5/1/2019

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I am so very proud to share photos of an amazing gallery of hooked rugs from Tokyo, Japan. Supported by the Pearl K. McGown Guild, this display of beautiful rugs would have been spectacular to be viewed in person, but thanks to Chizuko Hayami for transporting us there through the magic of digital technology. 

She photographed rugs of the designs that originated from our studio. Both she and her students have been wonderful supporters of our patterns and I am always thrilled to see these skilled rug hookers bring each pattern to life.  I am honoured to see our combined efforts creating international eye-candy. 

I even spotted a few other rugs that had been hooked in previous years that Chizuko has shared with me.  Thanks so much for making my day and I know you all must be so very pleased with your efforts. Thank you all for loving rug hooking and sharing with the rest of the world!     
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This view would really invite you in!  
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How Much Is That Doggie.. Bell Pull
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Our Happy Hooters Bell Pull - Daytime.   
​The same pattern but so very different colour plans.  Lovely!
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Mahone Bay Three Churches Framed
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Designed by Charlene Scott, a whimsical Mahone Bay's Three Churches beautifully hooked. 
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Both of these iconic patterns are called Historic Lunenburg. 
​Two very different styles, both beautiful! 
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All Gulls, No Buoys, Sue Cunningham Design
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Designed and hooked by Yoshiho Nara, she has graciously offered this pattern to the studio.   
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No Crib For His Bed
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This William Morris Orange Tree looks like a sculpted Persian rug, I can imagine running my hand across its velvety surface.  Excellent!  Beautiful colour plan.  

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This pattern is SHIRLEY, a whimsical Jacobean design from our collection.  It was expertly hooked by KYOKO OKAMURA as a stitch sampler.  Everything about it is truly amazing, from the special techniques in the Jacobean flowers, stems and leaves, to the hooked plaid border.  Zoom in on some of these flowers to see the clever detailing.  I really like the bit of hounds-tooth patterning in the flower in the upper left corner of the center design.  She has done a basket weave for the center design background.  Every square inch of this rug has been lovingly brought to life. Beautifully done Kyoho.  
4 Comments
Chizuko Hayami link
5/2/2019 01:53:27 am

Thank you for showing our exhibit nicely. (KYOHO is not her name, but KYOKO.)

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Myra Davis
5/3/2019 04:13:57 am

Gorgeous....add to my road trip list!

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Jane Cantu link
3/13/2020 05:20:56 pm

Beautifully hooked!! Would love to purchase the "Shirley" pattern :-).. My sister's name is Shirley!!
Thank you,
Jane Cantu

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Christine
3/14/2020 06:53:50 am

It's available!

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