She has written and self-published patterns that include historical fiction based on a character named Lilly who “pieced the trail to Kansas” in a chapter-of- the-month format that was “hugely popular in the late 1990s,” Hagmeier says. Using vintage fabrics, many from her antique quilt collection, as inspiration, she re-colors and re-invents small florals and geometric patterns in her new lines of traditional fabric. Hagmeier describes her style as timeless and seasonless, resulting in quilts that she “loves and lives with every day” at her rural home in the small town of Bennington in north central Kansas. Next up, she’s producing a Kansas Troubles anniversary quilt to mark her 10 years with Moda Fabrics.

Seven of Randall’s pieces will be on display at The Quilted Heart in Pullman through Aug. Randall said what sets her apart from other artists is that she doesn’t use traditional patterns or simply purchase commercial fabric with printed imagery already on it. Randall and the owner of The Quilted Heart, however, agreed to keep her work on display beyond Saturday’s official end of Art Walk. Randall said art walk events are a great idea, and the fact Pullman is trying it out is commendable because it will encourage people to come and see artists’ work. Randall’s seven pieces on display at The Quilted Heart - six wall-hangings and one wearable vest - are for sale with a price range of $75-$300.

Beaconsfield Rug Hooking Guild - link to website - Check out “About Rug Hooking” and the glossary and links pages. A Few Loops of Hooked Rug History - link to website - Informative exposition by Tracy Jamar on the evolution of hooked rugs. Grenfell Hooked Mats - link to website - Site offers comprehensive history, gallery, links, more. Hooked on Rugs Canadian Museum of Civilization - link to website - Online exhibition provides history, discussion of designs, gallery. Textile Museum of Canada - link to website - To view over 250 examples, search the collection for “hooked rug.

A group of Brookings-area women have set the date for their next “Dozens of Dresses in a Day” sewing event for tomorrow Saturday, July 24. Carol Harwood, the event’s promoter, said the first sewing event drew more than 50 women, who completed about 156 garments. Harwood said one local resident, Carol Reinhiller, has sewn 51 dresses at her home. The completed dresses will be donated to World Wide Village, which is a nonprofit organization whose mission is, according to its website, “to transform impoverished communities mainly by providing Christian education, health care, nutrition and micro opportunities to children and families.