This may seem obvious to those who have been using gripper strip frames for years, but sometimes it is helpful to review the basics!
Hooking Outside the Lines with Robin Whitford
I’m a textile artist & Advanced Oxford Certified Punch Needle Instructor who loves showing how fun & relaxing fibre art can be. Pronouns: she/her
Through Hooking Outside The Lines, I offer rug hooking and punch needle workshops & sell Oxford Punch Needle Supplies & yarn. I am a passionate textile artist, rug hooking teacher and Certified Oxford Instructor. I love to share my passion for all things hooking and punch needle related. My dream is to help people connect with their inner artist, build confidence in their abilities and create a supportive community.
08/17/2026
This has been my personal project this year, started in February. Next is the tweaking , pressing and hemming. Pattern by from The Oxford Company
08/16/2026
I ordered some new name tags for the hook in next Saturday and thought I’d order some mints… sometimes scale is hard to judge online 😂 this is biggest bag of lifesavers ever 🤩
08/15/2026
I am SO excited!!!!
Thank you to those who already registered -we are going to have a blast! If you are thinking about it and have questions, reach out to me or Joanne O'Brien who is the travel agent coordinating everything for us :) Don't delay!
Spots are limited!
The full itinerary and cost can be found here:
https://joanneobrien.yourtravelconsultant.ca/product/textile-tour-of-scotland?fbclid=IwY2xjawTsm8lwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4zok1h7aaXBVCth4qnDfd4aTdo3FWrcT_-xNEA5vleIWu-eSVTlBFwrRTgug_aem_AtS9bvcgxwb7JSV78dkgeg
08/13/2026
Who doesn’t love a new toy 😂✂️
08/13/2026
👉Last chance to join us for a super fun "out of the box" rug hooking and punch needle workshop next Friday — then a full day of community and connection on Saturday!
Both happening at Pineview Golf Course in Ottawa. Come for one, or come for both!🥰
Friday is "Permission to Play: A Fibre Art Lab." Saturday is our Rug Makers Hook-in. A few spots left in each — grab yours before they're gone. 😃
Details and registration: https://hookingoutsidethelines.com/collections/workshops-1
08/11/2026
08/11/2026
This is really happening!
For all the details please view the website (scroll down to see the amazing itinerary and everything that is included). If you have any questions reach out to myself or to the travel coordinating the whole trip, Joanne O'Brien :) All booking is done through her team.
Textile Tour of Scotland Join Robin Whitford for a 7-night hosted Scotland textile tour, October 3–10, 2027, featuring Edinburgh, weaving, galleries and fibre arts.
08/11/2026
I saw so many beautiful handmade things at the fibre festival, including clothes and I remembered how I used to love to sew… so tonight I found these fabrics ive been hoarding (for yrs) and may just get out my sewing machine tomorrow to make something for myself 🥰 ✂️❤️
08/10/2026
It is not too late to register for one of the amazing hooking and punching online workshops organized by Winnie Glavine and Lil Gruntz! I will be teaching 'How to punch a finger labyrinth' . See the poster for registration details 🙂
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