A Note to Primitive Rug Hookers!

A Letter to Primitive Rug Hookers from Cynthia Norwood

Okay, Guys... here I am---- knocking at your virtual door again... asking and begging you to send entries into Rug Hooking Magazine's annual Celebrations contest. Check magazine page 10 and 11 of December 2012 issue....for all information or read basic info below. or go to their website www. rughookingmagazine.com/contest/
Last year they received fewer than expected entries of primitive rugs.  As primitive rug hookers, we need to share our wonderful pieces and pat ourselves on the back.  We, as a group of rug hookers, don't seem to value our work as much as fine or artistic rug hookers do.  I am hoping we can change that attitude.  The first step is to enter Celebrations.  
Yes, there is an entry fee---but if you make it in the line-up you get a free copy. Yes, it's a hassle taking the photos...but I bet most of you have a child, grandchild or relative willing to help if it's something beyond your talent.  ( Best photos are REALLY important) Yes, you many not win....but does that really matter?  And no one will know unless you tell them! and wouldn't it be great to be part of something really neat?
If you have any questions, please contact me.  If would be great to see more primitive rugs in the next Celebrations. Sincerely, Cynthia Norwood

  How to Enter To enter your rug, follow these simple rules: 1. Limit of one (1) entry per person. 2. To enter online, click on the "Online Entry Form" link located on the top of the page and follow the instructions for electronic submissions. 3. Or complete the entry form found in the September/October 2012 issue of Rug Hooking. Send your check or money order for $35, made payable to Rug Hooking Celebration Contest. All entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2012. 4. Clearly label the CD with your name, address, name of the rug, and category. Send the CD in a padded envelope. CDs will not be returned. 5. For confirmation that your entry has been received, send it by registered mail or include your e-mail address or a self-addressed stamped envelope. 6. The rug must have been completed in 2011 or 2012, regardless of when you started it. You may enter a rug that has been entered in other competitions. 7. Submission of an entry serves as a release that Rug Hooking and its publisher may publish photographs of the rug in the future, with proper credit given to the artist. This may include promotional materials, online or in print, including the Celebration book, in RHM, and on RHM products.