BIO:
Mary began rug hooking in 2002 after seeing a primitive hooked rug of a crow and had an unexplainable desire to try creating something similar. Upon trying it, she fell in love and has not looked back. She have been fortunate to work with Joyce Krueger as her primary instructor since 2004. In addition to Joyce’s knowledge, Mary has had the benefit of attending Rock River as a student of Carol Kassera’s since 2011. She has also had also had the opportunity to work with other fabulous teachers including Janice Johnson, Cathy Stephan, Michele Micarelli, Capri Boyle Jones, Anne Bond, Nancy Stowers and Judy Carter. After having to delay the start of her McGown Teachers Certification by 2 years due to COVID cancellation, she started the formal process in 2022 and has started her teaching career.
Mary is proud to be in the inaugural class of Celebration Rug Hooking Hall of Fame, she’s had (11) rugs featured in Celebration, had several rugs selected as People’s Choice at Cream City Hook-In and Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week. In 2020 her rug “Mitch” was featured on the cover of Celebration. In addition, she’s proud to say that she’s had several rugs show on exhibit at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. While Mary has a passion for fine cuts and value shading, she also believes that anyone can learn how to work with values of wool and translate an image into a rug regardless of the cut size. She enjoys working with other rug hookers on their learning journey.
Information on Mary McGrath can be found on her website: www.marymcgrathrughooking.com