NEXT GUILD MEETING: September 27!
When:
4th Saturday of the Month
Where:
Campbell Room, Arvada Police Station, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO.
Please use Police Department Entrance at the back (north side) of City Hall.
(Note: Venue change for October Meeting Only: Koebel Library 5955 S. Holly Street, Centennial - email to be sent)
What Time:
Doors open: 9 am || Business Meeting: 10 am || Hook until 3 pm
Bring a dish to share. Coffee provided.
4th Saturday of the Month
Where:
Campbell Room, Arvada Police Station, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO.
Please use Police Department Entrance at the back (north side) of City Hall.
(Note: Venue change for October Meeting Only: Koebel Library 5955 S. Holly Street, Centennial - email to be sent)
What Time:
Doors open: 9 am || Business Meeting: 10 am || Hook until 3 pm
Bring a dish to share. Coffee provided.
2025 HOOK-IN HIGHLIGHTS!
Date and Location:
Saturday 13 September, 2025
First Plymouth Church
3501 South Colorado Blvd
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
THE HOOK-IN!
A GATHERING OF CREATIVITY!!
A GATHERING OF CREATIVITY!!
Designed and hooked by Barbara Q., “Dreaming of Africa” series.
We’re in the home stretch – the 2025 Hook-in and Jeans Jacket class are just around the
corner – don't miss out on the chance to be part of these fun, exciting and inspiring events!
We have a few spots left for both events and will continue to take pre-registrations until midnight of the August
guild meeting -- Saturday, August 23rd. The pre-registration forms, instructions and the Zelle payment option are
on the next page
Both events promise to be great fun and the committees are excited to share the creativity of Rebecca's class and all
that the hook-in will offer:
A standout Silent Auction with not-too-miss items for your rug hooking journey (looking for a new frame? a new
cutter? studio time?) and special times with family or friends (a B&B stay, a tea party) and more! (Shawn and
Mary continues to welcome auction items -- bring to the August meeting or contact them for a drop off/pick up:
Shawn (3v1@comcast.net) or Mary (HierathPro@aol.com)
Vendors
SuziePatuziehandmade.etsy/Sue Rust, CDBStudios/Cheryl Bollenbach, Sylvia Gauthier
and Deb Inglis, Janet Griffith, Theresa Rapstine, Rebecca Martin, The Bee Skep/Salida, Sandy Walker and Carol
Rutledge and Baa Ram Ewe Designs/Tonia McKibben!
Stellar Rug Show
Featuring the fiber art talent of guild members and our rug hooking friends -- you'll find
inspiration right here!
Beginner class
Introduce the enjoyment of rug hooking to a friend -- kit included/frame and hook to borrow for
the day!
Demos throughout the day
Featuring several of our talented members! Make quillies, learn hand torn techniques,
adding shimmer and more!
Clever table decor door prizes
-- surprise!
A "Rug-Bee"
(details on the rug hooking page!).
Scrumptious homemade morning snacks and a hand-crafted lunch you won't want to miss!
We hope you will join us – we look forward to welcoming you!
September 13, 2025, at First Plymouth Church, 3501 South Colorado Boulevard, Cherry Hills Village, CO
Colorado Rug and Fiber Guild (CRFG)The Colorado Rug and Fiber Guild was formed as Chapter 123 of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) in June of 2010.
Our by-laws reflect our focus on education, and we have monthly programs to actively encourage members to try new techniques and expand their fiber/art horizons. We welcome visitors and new members regardless of any experience in the fiber arts! 
CRFG Members who were able to attend the May meeting over the holiday weekend!
Remke finished her rug!
Amy K's Presentation at the August Meeting with help from Rebecca M.
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Contact Us:CRFG BoardPresident Theresa Rapstine Vice President Carol Rutledge Treasurer Linda Dahl Secretary Karen Ragsdale Librarian Remke Hamer Keeper of the Linen Carol Rutledge Guild Monthly Meetings
Upcoming Schedule for 2025: September 12 - Pre Hook-In Jean Jacket Class! September 13 - Hook-in! September 27 - usual venue October - venue change for this meeting Koelbel Library - 5955 South Holly Street, Centennial -- I-25 & Orchard Road. Usual time, detailed update on food/drink permitted will be emailed to members. November 22 - usual venue December 27 - usual venue WEATHER CANCELLATIONS WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THIS PAGE 
Ginny W's talk at the August Meeting. She is joined in viewing a beautiful floor display of the rugs hooked by her by some of the other founding members of CRFG, Nancy Heiserman, Shari Matz, and Pam Sisk.
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News and Announcements
Our Hook-In: Date and Location: Saturday 13 September, 2025 First Plymouth Church 3501 South Colorado Blvd Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Keith Kemmer Rug Camp Date and Location: September 25-28, 2025 Rocky Mountain Folk Art School Grand Lake, CO. 2026 National Rug Hooking Convention Date and Location: September 9-12, 2026 Salt Lake City, UT |
Taken during the Grand Lake Rocky Mountain Folk Art School Rug Camp in 2024
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we hook works of heart, so can you!
Become a Member of the Colorado Rug and Fiber Guild
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For just $24 annually, your membership includes:
Community & Learning
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Join Our Rug Hooking Community
Welcome to the wonderful world of rug hooking! Whether you're curious about this traditional craft, want to see beautiful handmade pieces up close, or are eager to try it yourself, we invite you to attend one of our regular meetings. At our gatherings, you'll have the opportunity to:
Contact us for more info: CoRugFiberGuild@gmail.com. 
An "oldie but a goodie"! Shawn N. and Amy W displaying and demonstrating Colorado Rug and Fiber Guild work at a local event. Come and find us at the Lakewood Cider Days upcoming this month! See details on the Newsletter page on this website!
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The national organization -- the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) -- puts out a great four-color magazine, "ATHA Art of Rug Hooking", that is delivered six (6) times a year. The magazine features rugs by region, techniques, resources for wool and supplies, rug hooking chapters by state, occasional patterns and more.
Click the button below to visit the ATHA National Website. Members can log in on that website for free downloadable patterns and to read articles on many rug hooking techniques, dye lessons and finishes.
Click the button below to visit the ATHA National Website. Members can log in on that website for free downloadable patterns and to read articles on many rug hooking techniques, dye lessons and finishes.
