Gerry Deyermond, Assistant Head of Circulation
I began hooking rugs about four years ago from a suggestion from co-worker Vicki Murphy. I resisted for a while, but finally gave in and love every minute of it! I like to collect projects from places I have visited. Currently I have two– the sheep hanging is from Texas, and I have a rug from California of California Poppies that is still in the works. I have been sewing since I was big enough to push the foot pedal of my mother’s sewing machine, and enjoy quilting and other home decorating projects. I also enjoy wool appliqué and have been doing more of this recently.
Kim Lynn, Local History & Reference Librarian
I’ve been a librarian at Memorial Hall Library since 2004. I’ve always been interested in art and began rug hooking in 2009. I like the challenge of designing my own rugs. I’m working on my largest one yet at approximately 7 X 4 feet. The hobby is even more enjoyable because I share the interest with my co-workers, Vicki and Gerry.
Vicki Murphy, Assistant to the Director
I have been rug hooking for about 4 or 5 years now. I transitioned into it after lots of knitting, quilting, beading, and hand appliqué. I cut most of my strips by hand as I don’t own a cutter (yet…) and enjoy the evolution of color as I try out plaids, tweeds, hand-dyed wool, etc. for effect. I’m drawn to sheep and crows and all things primitive. I hope to begin designing my own patterns now that I have the technique down. It’s a lot of fun sharing this hobby with my co-workers, Kim and Gerry, and comparing pieces we’ve made, and giving each other advice and suggestions. The craft is especially enjoyable on long, cold, winter nights and days, when a lap full of heavy wool is cozy. I would love to share ideas with interested people in town and welcome their questions about rug hooking any time.