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Kris McDermet

original rugs and wall hangings combining hooking and braiding

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Welcome!

I began braiding and hooking in the late 1970’s.  I’ve taught courses in both braiding and hooking in Vermont and through out the country for the last 30 years.

My greatest interest is in combining the two art/craft forms to make interesting shapes for the wall or floor.  The colors, designs, and textures of hand dyed and ‘as is’ wool compliment both mediums. I’ve developed a joining technique to create endless design and textural possibilities, so that the delicacy of the hooking is set off by the boldness of the braiding.

My work may simply tell a story, or show diverse themes in nature, native cultures, or the arts.  I often incorporate open spaces and fancy embellishments in my pieces to create added interest.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kris

New Book!

Learn how to make fancy braided and hooked borders for a wide variety of hooked and braided shapes.

Detailed diagrams, easy to read text, and photographs, will instruct the reader in fancy braided and hooked borders, braiding and hooking techniques, braiding designs, tips for each art form, embellishments, and Butting.

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New feature!

Work in Progress: see images and descriptions of different stages for current projects

Connections: connection 1connection 2connection 3

Mir-e-age: mir-e-age 2mir-e-age 4mir-e-age 5

Upcoming Classes and Events in 2013

Woolwrights Rug Class
After the Braiding Comes Hooking
2 two day classes
April 24 and 25
April 26 and 27
Contact: Bonnie bfcaldwell@paonline.com

Hooked in the Mountains Rug School
After the Braiding Comes Hooking-tablemat
June 9-June 14 in Randolf,VT.
Contact Stephanie Krauss s vtpansy@greenmountainhooked rugs.com

Reeth Rug Retreat
After the hooking Comes Braiding
September 12-September 15
Contact: Heather Richie-Yorkshire Dales/Reeth, England
www.reethrugretreat.com

ATHA Biennial 2013
September 25-28
Long Beach, CA
After the Hooking Comes Braiding
Co-taught by Dianne Tobias and Kris
1 day class Friday Sept. 27

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Web design by Geoff Burgess || Photos By Laurie Indenbaum
Last update January 2013
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"rugs that combine unique shapes with hooking and braiding"

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