ABOUT THE TEACHERS
LUCILLE FESTA started American Country Rugs in 2002 and began teaching weekly rug hooking classes at her home in Wilton, CT. Lucille thrives on being busy and interacting with people. She quickly moved into vending at local shows and hosting hook-ins. In 2004, Lucille and her husband decided it was time to fulfill their lifelong dream of living in Vermont.
Throughout her long corporate career she listened to a multitude of speakers expound on the key to success: “Do what you love and you will be successful.” Lucille feels fortunate to have the opportunity to not only to do what she loves, but to spend most of her days lost in her rug hooking muse.
About the hooker in Lucille (as stated by herself) –
Throughout her long corporate career she listened to a multitude of speakers expound on the key to success: “Do what you love and you will be successful.” Lucille feels fortunate to have the opportunity to not only to do what she loves, but to spend most of her days lost in her rug hooking muse.
About the hooker in Lucille (as stated by herself) –
- “I am an American History buff specializing in the American Civil War era and Women’s History. Rug Hooking provides me with a means to exprIess my interest in American History and translate that interest into a tangible product.
- Imagination …is magical; I have always had a vivid imagination. My work is rooted in who I am, where I have been, and where I want to go. I like colors that evoke a feeling of antiquity, so I don’t see color I feel it. My goal is to create patterns that have an aged look.
- Inspiration … America. America the Beautiful presents an endless source of inspiration. I love old houses, paint, baskets, rugs,-everything old, I love it all. There you have my story. I look forward to hearing yours......"