National Guild of
Pearl K. McGown Rug Hookrafters
Explore The Colorful World of Rug Hooking
2025 Annual General Meeting – August 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm ET via Zoom
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87509243678?pwd=x0wMYwLhBPztDwVVVobp9YUtJwF0jc.1
Agenda-Annual-Meeting-August-2025.pdf
Annual-Membership-meeting-Minutes-for-July-2024-final-draft.pdf
Financial-Report-May-31-2025.pdf
Corresponding-Secretary-report-2024-25.pdf
Chairman-of-Exhibits-report-2024-25.pdf
Chairman-of-Chapters-report-2024-25.pdf
Chairman of Activities and Members at Large report.pdf
Maryland Shores Rug School Report
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 Hooked by Cyndy Duade 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 Grand Hotel, Ocean City, Maryland.
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.