ATHA (Association of Traditional Hooking Artists) ATHA is an organization devoted to promoting the art of rughooking. Janet Conner Rugs Janet Conner is an accomplished artist and rug hooker.  She offers workshops, materials, instruction and kits for traditional textile arts.  She will even custom design a rug for you!!!   Hooked Treasures The rugs and patterns of Maine artist Cherylyn Brubaker Kris McDermet Rugs Kris's rugs are a truly amazing combination of hooking and braiding.  Her creativity and unique ideas are awesome. Gene Shepherd Gene Shepherd is a teacher and mentor that is known worldwide.  Be sure to check out his blog also... Spruce Ridge Studio A delightful collection of primitive rug hooking patterns, original kits, hand-dyed wool, beautiful handcrafted hooks and more. Wool Street Journal An extraordinary magazine for hookers with heart! Hooked Rugs * Wool Applique * Punch Needle Patterns * Dye Formulas Wanda Works Wanda writes the dye articles for Rug Hooking Magazine, she is an expert dyer and rug hooker.  She also moderates The Welcome Mat and My Front Porch discussion groups.