"Hi Sheena! I know how you feel!  Hoopers seem to be far and few between here in my area as well.  My husband and I only know of a few others that hoop and unfortunately, they don't live here year round and at times it does get a bit…"

"Paula, I totally agree.  Knitted dishcloths are the very best!  At our house it is all we use :-D"

"Thanks so much gals!    Shelley, no worries and welcome to the wonderful (and addictive) world of fiber arts! I know you'll be hooked (pardon the pun.  he he he) The shawl above is knit.   Jenn, I felt the exact same way…"

"Hi all!  So glad this groups is here.  I don't know which I enjoy more, hooping or knitting! I had been dying to make the Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark (so in love with her designs!) for ages now and I finally did it.…"

"I REALLY like this thread! I'm a generally very happy person but it certainly doesn't hurt to have a little inspiration and encouragement from time to time. One of my favorite quotes is: "It is very important to generate a good…"