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Who is behind Hooking Outside The Line?

Robin Whitford is a passionate rug hooking artist and Advanced Oxford Certified Punch Needle Instructor.

Having started her creative journey with wool at the young age of 6 knitting vests and scarves for her dolls, she has never stopped playing with fibre since. In 2020 she launched her rug hooking business Hooking Outside the Lines and the Creativity Club for Rug Makers, an online membership group for people who love to hook and share! Robin loves to help people connect with their inner artist (even it they don’t think they have one!) as well as celebrate all things rug hooking, creativity and community. 
Robin teaches from her home studio, just outside Ottawa Ontario, where she lives with her husband and dogs. 
Robin is an Advanced Certified Oxford Instructor and an active member of The Oxford Punch Needle Instructors Guild (OPNIG). She was also on the planning committee for The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers (TIGHR) Conference in Niagara Falls in 2024. She is also a member of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia (RHGNS) and her local Ottawa Olde Forge Guild.  

Beginners welcome!

Explore these two new comprehensive online courses designed just for YOU!

One for traditional rug hooking and one for Oxford Punch Needle.

Need help finding supplies? Send me a message and I will create a custom kit!

Rug Hooking Basics and Beyond Online Course

Register to access a private website with all 7 modules and 30+ video tutorials. Watch at your own pace, rewatch, or skip ahead—it's up to you!

Topics covered:

  • Tools: what you need and why, and what you might want to try
  • Foundation fabrics: what are the differences?
  • Materials and yarns you can hook with (and how to prep and cut them)
  • How to hook from start to finish
  • Rug hooking terminology explained (eg. tails, packing and holidays, oh my!)
  • Finishing techniques, things to make (not just rugs!) and SO much MORE!
  • LIVE monthly Q&A sessions: Next one is January 11that 10am ET on Zoom.

$95 CAD (about $70US)

Click here to register

Oxford Punch Needle Adventure for Beginners & Beyond

Register to access a private website with 5 modules and 30+ video tutorials. Watch at your own pace, rewatch, or skip ahead—you're in control!

Topics covered:

  • Tools: what you need and why
  • Foundation fabrics: what are the differences?
  • How to punch from start to finish
  • Materials and yarns you can use
  • Using patterns and designing your own
  • Trouble shooting problems so you can fix them!
  • Finishing techniques and things to make (not just rugs!) and so much MORE!
  • LIVE monthly Q&A sessions: Next one is January 11that 10am ET on Zoom.

$95 CAD (about $70 US)

Click here to register

Testimonials from Students and Creativity Club Members

As a beginner rug hooker, Robin has encouraged me to think outside the box with designs. I have both taken classes and participate in the Creative Club. These opportunities have helped me find a community and develop my inner artist. I cannot wait until I can take my next course!

Amanda Amero-Hubbard

My expectations were exceeded and I would definitely sign up for another class with you.  You are an excellent teacher and I will look forward to the next offering.

Susie Turner

I took a flower design workshop with Robin. She’s a fantastic teacher! Her clear instruction, practical processes, and approachable style made rug hooking design totally accessible

Amy Nussbaum Butcher
The Creativity Club 2025 Wall Calendar

The Creativity Club 2025 Wall Calendar

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A stunning wall calendar created by rug makers for rug makers, dedicated to celebrating and supporting the artistry of rug makers! 

Every page shows off the beautiful works of art made by Creativity Club members from around North America. 

For every calendar sold, $2 will go to Multicolores.org, to support the rug hooking community in Guatemala! 

Calendars will be shipping in early November 2024. 

Dimensions:  11" x 8.5"

JOIN TODAY!

If you love discussing rug hooking and punch needle art, sharing your projects, learning new techniques, and making connections, the Creativity Club is for you!

For all the info, click here!

Got Questions?

Send me an email at ROBINLWHITFORD@gmail.com or

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