The craft of making hooked rugs dates to the early 19th century when strips of wool were saved and used to create floor coverings in New England homes. Suzanne Douglas, an experienced rug hooker, will demonstrate traditional rug hooking with wool and the punch needle method using yarn. This demonstration is in connection with the current exhibition Variety Sew: A Sampling of Textile Tools and Devices. Free with Museum admission and always free for members and students. The Henry Sheldon Museum is located at One Park Street, Middlebury. For more information call 802-388-2117 or visit www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Sep 21, 2024, 12 to 7 PM

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Sep 28, 2024, 11 AM to 1 PM