2026 Convention Updates
SAVE the DATE – Sept 9-12, 2026 for the ATHA Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah.
If you have not yet made your Hotel Reservation at the Little America Hotel, the phone number we have sent you has been changed. The new number is 800-437-5288.
To make a reservation online, click on the button below.
If you are interested in supporting the 2026 Convention by purchasing a fundraiser item – whether it is a pattern, apron, hooking frame or more, click on the photo or the button above to see all the wonderful items available for purchase.
The Feb/Mar Magazine is Online
Usually members should receive their magazine by the first week of February although local postal delays can occur.
Some of the Articles…
- Miss Weigle’s Rugs by Gene Shepherd
- Teapot Challenge by Rebecca Landin
- Three Hearts Hit or Miss by Mary Ann Harden
- The Super Moon by Pat Bock
- ATHA Convention Teachers & Classes
ATHA Officer Installation
The ATHA officer installation was held yesterday via Zoom, and the video was recorded for your viewing. In particular, Deb Burcin did a fantastic job preparing profiles to be shown for each officer during the installation.
How to submit Magazine Articles
Are you ready to share your experiences and stories with other ATHA members? Consider writing an article for ATHA’s Art of Rug Hooking Magazine. Our magazine is written by the ATHA membership, and depends on your submissions.
Submissions may be via email or snail mail.
Click on the button below for a guidance about what should be included and where to send your submissions..
Magazine Issue Themes and Deadlines.
Articles do not need to match the theme of the issue to be considered for publication.
| Issue | Theme | Deadline |
| Apr/May 2026 | Angel Rugs | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Jun/Jul 2026 | Patriotic Rugs | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Aug/Sep 2026 | N/A | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Oct/Nov 2026 | Hooked and 3D Dolls | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Dec/Jan 2027 | Inspired by works of Famous Artists | Oct 1, 2026 |