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!

Now available from:
Schiffer Publishing www.schifferbooks.com
Amazon Books  www.amazon.com
Kris McDermet    kmcdermet1@gmail.com

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

Learn to put beautiful designs into the braid as you make the borders.

See a gallery of braided and hooked borders by artists from around the country.

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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Also check out the Farnsworth Art Museum: click on Beyond Rug! icon (middle of page, right side) for the online and printable catalog

Upcoming Classes and Events:

Green Mountain Rug School
June 6-15, 2012
VT Technical College, Randolf, VT
'Running with Braiding'
Learn to combine rug hooking and braiding to make a tablemat.
www.greenmountainhookedrugs.com

Star of Texas Rug Camp
Fredericksburg, TX
Sept. 23-27, 2012
More information coming soon

See more classes and events