DAMARISCOTTA — Textile artist Kathie Hills plans to demonstrate and discuss the art and craft of hooking ... 12 antique hooked rugs and a copy of the 1884 E.S. Frost Rug Patterns catalog.

An American folk art, rug hooking began in Maine ... Patience is necessary as well, as detailed patterns can be quite time consuming. Doppke warns that the hobby can be an expensive one.

Few events handle the test of time as well as the Hooked in the Mountains Fiber Art/ Rug hooking show hosted by the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild.