The goals of T.I.G.H.R. are to promote international interaction among rughooking artists, to provide opportunities for exchange of ideas and information, and to encourage exploration into the tradition, culture, and history of handhooked rugmaking.
Members also receive a quarterly newsletter, and conferences are planned for every third year.
Seminars were given by Irene Levy on suttle mats, Verna Cox on braided borders, Gloria Crouse on unusual materials and techniques, and Joan Young on Grenfell-style hooking. At the General Meeting we amended our proposed Constitution and elected a new Executive. We CAN shrink distances, and we CAN know the presence of others who share in our personal pleasure of making wonderful rugs.