National Guild of
Pearl K. McGown Rug Hookrafters
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WE ARE EXCITED TO PRESENT
The Golden Age of Illustrated Fairy Tales.
There is something to love, hate, think and laugh about for anyone who is, or was once, a child.
Once upon a time, there was a world-wide pandemic and across America, the McGown Teachers Workshops were cancelled. The time was right to get to work on the passion project that Robin Rennie of Northern Workshop and I had been discussing. Namely, bringing classic fairy tale illustrations, to the rug hooking community. We each have hundreds of favorites, so the decisions on what patterns to include were made by the generous artists of the McGown Workshop Series. While each piece seems highly detailed, with the help of each hooker, the patterns were recreated with an eye towards “hook-ability”. These pieces range from five feet tall to twelve inches and cuts as wide as 12, on down to 3s mixed with those threads everyone loves! We are excited to present the Golden Age of Illustrated Fairy Tales, there is something to love, hate, think and laugh about for anyone who is, or was once, a child. Melissa Pattacini
For more information contact Robin Rennie at
The McGown National Guild is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to the rug hooking community. Please join us and delve into the wonderful world of rug hooking.
- Communication
Via quarterly Newsletters and our website
- Education
Chapter programing, 50+ years of online historical archives, online classes and lessons
- History
Access to decades of written, photographic instruction and resources written by Pearl K. McGown
- Inspiration
Exhibits, shows and publications
- Lending Library
The ability to borrow from a large collection of books, slide shows, and rugs
- Personal Assistance
Through our Board of Directors, network of international members and instructors
Hooked by Brenda Anderson 
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Hooked by Linda Bell 
Hooked by Cindy Irwin 
Hooked by Lorraine O’Connor 
Hooked by Linda Cooney 
Hooked by Erica DeCree 
Hooked by Sarah Miller 
Hooked by Connie Bradley 
Hooked by Jan Frank 
Hooked by Stacey Van Dyne 
Hooked by Deb Szwed 
Hooked by Susan Minorini 
Hooked by Deb Szwed 
Hooked by Lorraine O’Connor 
Hooked by Melissa Eisenbach 
Hooked by Jan Frank 
Hooked by Joyce DiGregorio 
Hooked by Cinda Justice 
Hooked by Ingrid Hieronimus 
Hooked by Carol LaChance 
Hooked by Jan Frank 
Hooked by Pat Sims 
Hooked by Liz Marino 
Hooked by Joan Traxler 
Hooked by Jan Frank 
Hooked by Jan Frank 
Hooked by Margaret Bedle 
Hooked by Vicki Rudolph 
Hooked by Sucha La Rae Schneider 
Hooked by Ellen Gould 
Hooked by Phyllis Monjar 
Hooked by Karen Krepps 
Hooked by Melissa Pattacini 
Hooked by Susan Minorini 
Hooked by Donna Zinnecker 
Hooked by Deb Szwed 
Hooked by Kathryn Fleming 
Hooked by Jan Frank 
Hooked by Sheila Stewart 
Hooked By Terryl Ostmo 
Hooked yy Karen Krepps 
Hooked by Ruth Simpson 
Hooked by Liz Marino 
Hooked by Karen Krepps
learn more about The history of rug hooking
If you are new to the world of rug hooking, and found your way to our site wanting to learn more about the craft and art, there is much to explore. It is said that the art of hooking goes back as far as the early to mid 1800’s (though, some say Ancient Egypt).
Upcoming Events
The McGown Guild was created to bring together rug hookers new and experienced, who have an interest in learning more about this craft and appreciate rug hooking as an art. By attending one of our Guild Sponsored School, you are sure to learn and grow under the guidance of certified McGown teachers who help you plan and create your own special hooked piece.
Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School
Maryland Shores Rug School is held at the beautiful Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. All of our rooms face the ocean and have a balcony!
The Country Inn Rug School
Country Inn Rug School in Rindge, New Hampshire will again be at a lovely country setting, along the shore of Lake Contoocook for a great hooking week.