Rugs, and more, like you’ve never seen. Don’t miss the annual exhibit of Mount Desert Island’s rug hooking group, Hook ‘n I on display at the library during the month of September. Members of Hook ‘n I have created original designs while also working from traditional and modern hooking patterns. The Hook ‘n I group was formed more than 13 years ago, and the group meets during the winter months at the Southwest Harbor Library.
Rug hooking is a traditional Maine craft. Years ago, rugs were hooked by local women both to produce needed articles for their homes and to sell for pin money. The Hook ‘n I members enjoy carrying on this tradition, creating beautiful rugs, pillows, purses, and other articles. Many exhibited pieces will be available for purchase with a portion of sales benefiting the library.
For questions or for more information call the Library at 207-244-7065, and visit www.swhplibrary.org to check out the latest library happenings.
Pandemic Pillow by Karen McFarland