Made in Canada
Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio
In short
Yes, Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio makes its products in Canada, in Amherst, NS. It makes hooked rugs, rug hooking kits, patterns and hand-dyed wool. The company is Canadian owned.
Deanne Fitzpatrick hooks rugs at her frame in a studio in downtown Amherst, carrying on a Maritime craft with a loose, painterly style. Much of the wool is cut from recycled clothing, washed and torn into thin strips, then hooked into burlap or linen backing. Finished rugs sell alongside kits and courses for anyone who wants to learn.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio
- Parent company
- Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio
- Products
- Hooked rugs, rug hooking kits, patterns and hand-dyed wool
- Made in
- Amherst, NSNova Scotia
- Where to buy
- Online and at the studio on Church Street in Amherst
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- hookingrugs.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Much of the wool is cut from recycled clothing before it is hooked.
Buying Home & Kitchen made in Canada: what to check
- 01For wooden boards and utensils, ask what wood and finish are used.
- 02For ceramics, ask whether pieces are food safe, and dishwasher and oven safe.
- 03Check whether cookware is made here or only finished or packaged here.
- 04For linens, look for a qualifier; fabric is often imported even when sewn here.
Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio: questions people ask
Where are Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio products made?
Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio makes its products in Amherst, NS, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio make?
Hooked rugs, rug hooking kits, patterns and hand-dyed wool. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio?
Online and at the studio on Church Street in Amherst. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio?
Yes. Browse Home & Kitchen for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Nova Scotia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.