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13th Annual Rug Hooking Week 2009
at Sauder Village
Exhibition4 Wednesday, August 12 – Saturday, August 15, 2009
Exhibit Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Beautiful Founder's Hall showcases an exceptional display of hooked pieces, open to both experienced and beginning rug hookers alike. Plan now to submit your new piece for this year's show! Pre-Registration of your rugs is required! Click here for the pre-registration form.

Features of the 2009 Exhibition include...
Special Featured Display... 

Rug Hooking magazine's "Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XIX". Your only opportunity to see an exhibit of the year's BEST rugs exclusively at Sauder Village! Click here for more information about this exciting display.
Featured Teacher...  Diane Phillips, Fairport, NY rugsdp@rochester.rr.com

Creating hand-hooked art has been Diane's passion for 13 years. Specializing in Unusual Uses of Color and Hooking Faces, both people and animals, her favorite subjects. Eyes, expression, skin tones, wrinkles, high-lights, all conspire to tell a story to the viewer. Hand-dyed wool produces a depth and texture unlike any other medium. Diane creates the portrait and lets the story emerge.

Eight years ago she left corporate America and now pursues art full time. The Director of Hooked in the Mountains Rug School at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont (in conjunction with the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild) for the past seven years, she has also taught workshops throughout the U.S., Canada and in segments of "Uncommon Threads" an HGTV network television series. Her work has appeared in shows and museums in the Northeast and her "5 of Hearts" rug has traveled across the country in the "Art" of Playing Cards exhibit. Other works have been featured in Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XVII, Hooked on Rugs by Jessie A. Turbayne, Hooked Rugs Today by Amy Oxford, Contemporary Hooked Rugs by Linda Rae Coughlin and other publications such as Rug Hooking Magazine.

Featured Teacher Exhibit... Each year we select one special teacher for the Featured Teacher Exhibit and assemble a representation of her work to acknowledge her creative style and use of various rug hooking techniques.
 
 
Rug Hooking Vendors...  
Your admission ticket into the exhibit includes opportunities to shop from quality rug hooking suppliers! Supplies will be available for purchase from reputable vendors throughout the entire week.


Exhibit... Rug Categories
Your hooked pieces submitted for display will be exhibited in one of the following categories. Register your rugs early.

  • Originals... designed & hooked by the same person  

  • People / Places / Pictorials 

  • Animals / Birds / Insects 

  • Orientals / Crewel / Geometric 

  • Fruit / Floral 

  • Other Hooked Pieces... multi-dimensional hooked pieces such as footstools, purses, dolls, etc., as well as rugs using other techniques and wool in other forms (such as proddy, felting, needle felting, needle punch, punch hook, penny rugs and wool make-do's).
    Note: If the design of your piece is an adaptation, reference this in the "interesting information" about your rug on the Rug Exhibition Registration form and register the piece in the category best fitting for the design. Adaptations are not to be included in the "original" category.

  • 2009 Rug Hooking Challenge "Puppy Love"... Do you remember the very first time you gazed into those big brown eyes? No, not your spouse or your date in college….it’s your faithful companion and best buddy that we’re talking about. That very special dog, kitty, canary, potbelly pig, horse, llama, iguana, goldfish or tarantula, just to name a few! Whether they have fur, feathers or fins, our pets are an important part of our lives and families. Create a tribute to these noble beasts, use your imagination; it could be a hooked rug, purse, pillow or maybe even a three-dimensional hooked critter. Now that’s real "Puppy Love"! Send a picture of your pet, so that we may display it with your hooked piece. This challenge is open to patterns of your choosing or original designs to go along with our theme... it is not required that you hook one specific pattern or design.

  • "Celebration Rugs XIX"... Rug Hooking Magazine... award-winning rugs from Rug Hooking magazine's "Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XIX"

Note: If the design of your piece is an adaptation, reference this in the "interesting information" about your rug on the Rug Exhibition Registration form and register the piece in the category best fitting for the design. Adaptations are not to be included in the "original" category.

Entry Requirements... 
  • All rugs must have a permanent identification label on the back.  
  • Rugs must be fashioned primarily by creating loops on a foundation backing and must be primarily of wool strips, not yarn. Register your rug in the category best fitting for the design.
  • Rugs that are primarily hooked and incorporate embellishments (buttons, ribbons, trim, yarn, other fabrics, etc.) are welcome.
  • Rugs primarily created by using other techniques and wool in other forms (proddy, felting, needle felting, needle punch, punch hook, penny rugs and wool make-do's) are welcomed to be registered in the "Other" category.
  • "Other" category also includes multi-dimensional pieces such as footstools, purses, dolls, etc.
  • Rugs must be clean and not soiled. 
  • Rugs must be complete with binding or "appropriate finish".
  • "Latch-hook" and "locker-hook" rugs are not candidates for this exhibit.  
  • Rugs may be submitted only once every five years.
  • All items must remain in the exhibit until 5:30 PM on Saturday at the close of the show.

The show director reserves the right to refuse any entry not appropriate for this exhibit.

ALL RUGS FOR THE EXHIBIT MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED

Pre-Registering Your Rugs for the Exhibit...
  • Complete one registration form per piece.
  • Forms can be submitted online, via fax or mailed. 
  • Pre-registration forms must be received before Tuesday, August 4, 2009, or until our limit is reached due to space considerations.
Check-In / Pick-Up / Shipping Your Rugs for the Exhibit...

Checking-In Rugs for the Exhibit...

  • Pre-registered rugs must be brought to Founder's Hall for check-in on Monday, August 10, 2009 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM.
  • A claim ticket will be issued for each piece (which will serve as owner identification, and must be presented at check-out in order to pick up the rug.
  • Do not bring hang rods or hardware with your pieces.
  • Guilds are encouraged to designate a representative(s) to bring your group's rugs to check-in.

Picking-Up Rugs after the Exhibit...

  • Exhibit rugs will be ready for pick-up from 5:30 - 6:30 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2009.
  • The claim ticket issued at check-in must be presented at checkout in order to pick up your rug.
  • If someone else is picking up your rug, please be sure that they have your claim ticket so that they can checkout your rug on your behalf.

Shipping Rugs for the Exhibit...

  • While personal delivery and pick-up of your exhibit entry is the best, you may ship your pre-registered pieces in advance if necessary.
  • All shipped rugs will be stored unopened until Monday, August 10, 2009, when they will be opened and prepared by experienced rug handlers for check-in.

Shipping Rugs: Please follow these instructions carefully for shipping your rug in advance for the exhibit

  • Pre-register your rug(s) for the exhibit by completing the online Rug Exhibition Registration form.
  • Specify on Rug Exhibition Registration form that you plan to ship your rug(s) for the show.
  • Complete the Advance Shipping form.
  • Prepare your rug(s) for shipment. Use a strong, sturdy shipping box or tube (preferably a new container). If you want your rugs return shipped to you, the box you use must be able to be reused for return shipment.
  • Do not use packing peanuts or shredded paper as additional packaging material. Bubble wrap is fine. Packing materials must be easily reused for return shipment.
  • Ship your package to... Jan Nofziger, Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502.
  • Packages can only be accepted at the above address arriving on Monday, August 3 through Friday August 7, 2009.
  • Packages must be shipped pre-paid, including appropriate insurance coverage.
  • It is ideal if you or someone you have designated can pick up your rug(s) after the close of the exhibit on Saturday, August 15, 2009 starting at 5:30pm. If your rug will be picked up after the show, you must note on the form who will be picking up your rug(s).
  • If rug(s) are to be shipped back to you, the following return shipping instructions must be carefully followed:
    • UPS is the preferred return-shipping carrier. Contact UPS at 800-PICK-UPS (800-742-5877). If UPS is absolutely not an option for you, please contact our shipping coordinator, Debbi Russell at drussell@saudervillage.org or at 419-446-2541 ext. 3089 in advance to discuss alternatives, including FedEx Express or the US Postal Service.
    • A prepaid UPS return shipping label (we suggest including insurance coverage and delivery or signature confirmation) must be sent with your rug when you ship it to us. A 3rd party shipping account number referenced on the return-shipping label is also an option.
    • The packaging (box or tube) that you used to send your rug(s) to us in must be reusable to return ship the rug(s) back in, which is why it’s so important to use a new, strong and sturdy container.
    • No CODs. It is not an option to supply a credit card number for return shipment.
    • For Canadian and other International shipments, please confirm with the carrier what documents need to be sent to us with your rug(s) for return shipment to you. These documents will likely include a Customs Declaration or International Waybill, three copies of a commercial invoice declaring the value and origin of the rug(s), and the appropriate wording to include on the exterior of the container to ensure the item is returned to you duty free and will clear Customs quickly (Return Shipping Declaration - CANADA GOOD BEING RETURNED TO CANADA. RUG BEING RETURNED TO OWNER. NO DUTY OR TAXES APPLICABLE). Please be sure to: get a tracking number and insure your rug(s).
Security...
The exhibit hall is a secured facility and Village grounds are patrolled after hours. While Sauder Village takes every precaution to protect all pieces brought in for the exhibit, we know you will understand that we cannot accept liability for them. Rug owners are required to carry the appropriate insurance on their hooked pieces.
Awards...
  • The public is invited to vote during the show for their favorite rug in the exhibit. The results of these votes determine the top three "People's Choice Awards", which are recognized with ribbons on Friday. The "People's Choice" is awarded in three categories... Traditional, Primitive and Other.
  • Also, one rug will be selected by the show director for "The Sauder Award", as the piece that best exemplifies the mission and spirit of Historic Sauder Village and represents outstanding artistry and quality of work.
Admission to Exhibit...

Sauder Village is honored to host this exciting annual rug hooking event, and appreciates your support and participation. All admission fees help directly support the celebration of this beautiful art form.

  • Single Day Admission ticket.
    Tickets into the Rug Exhibit, Vendors and entire Historic Village...
    Adults... $12.50   Students (6-16)...  $6.50  (Senior and AAA discounts apply)
    Tickets into just the Exhibit and Vendor Shops Only... $8.50
    (Must be purchased in Founder's Hall where exhibit & vendors are located.) 
  • Group Rates. Bringing a group of 20 or more? Special group rates and arrangements are available by calling our Group Sales department at 800.590.9755.
  • Membership. Become a Member of Sauder Village and receive unlimited admission into the Historic Village and Rug Exhibit, receive Member discounts on classes, and support the mission of Sauder Village. Click here for more information on becoming a supporting Member.

In appreciation for entering hooked pieces for the exhibit, you will be provided with complimentary admission into both the Exhibition and the Historic Village for the week. This is a non-transferable ticket and can be used only by the named recipient. Please enter through Founder's Hall.
Workshops...
Wednesday, August 12 – Saturday, August 15, 2009
Click here to view a variety of great classes... there is something for everyone!
Lodging...
Whether you spend all week or just a day or two, make plans to stay in our beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn or Campground. Confirmed Retreat and Workshop participants are given priority lodging from a block of rooms and campsites. Instructions for making a reservation from this block will be forwarded with class confirmations.



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