About Me

My is name Robin Whitford, I'm a passionate textile artist and an Advanced Oxford Certified Punch Needle Instructor. My love for fibre arts began when I was six years old, knitting tiny vests and scarves for my dolls—a creative spark that’s stayed with me ever since. In 2020, I launched my rug hooking business, Hooking Outside the Lines, along with the Creativity Club, an online membership group that celebrates rug making, sparks creativity, and builds community. I'm dedicated to helping people connect with their inner artist—whether they believe they have one or not!

In December 2024, I became a Canadian distributor for The Oxford Company, allowing me to further support the fibre arts community by providing wholesale supplies to stores and teachers across the country.

I am an active member of the following guilds:

Oxford Punch Needle Instructors Guild (OPNIG)

Ottawa Olde Forge Rug Hooking Group

Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia (RHGNS)

Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland and Labrador

Association of Traditional Hooking Artist (ATHA)