State Line Rug Hookers Chapter
Philanthropy Rug Project
In 2011, following the devastating tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, we launched our Philanthropy Rug Project. Our first non-profit recipient, after completing the rug in 2012, was the Spiva Center for the Arts, which had set up a fund to assist local artists in rebuilding their studios and acquiring supplies. The members decided to create a rug each year, selecting a local or regional non-profit to benefit from the net proceeds of the raffled rug. Since 2012, the winning ticket has been drawn at the annual Kansas City Hook-In / Rug Creek Rugs Hook-in.
Our 2027 Philanthropy Rug is A Secret Garden from Primitive Spirits, Karen Kahle, designer. The pattern was donated by our member Linda Brown. The net proceeds will benefit the KC area organization Pete's Garden, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste while fighting hunger. The organization rescues fresh, unserved prepared food from restaurants, caterers, hotels, and other food service partners, then safely repackages it into nutritious, family-style meals. These meals are distributed through trusted local social service agencies to families experiencing food insecurity. Pete’s Garden’s mission is simple: save good food, feed families, and strengthen the community by turning surplus meals into hope instead of waste. In 2025 alone, the organization distributed approximately 200,000 meals to families across the Kansas City area. To learn more about Pete's Garden, click on their logo below to be re-directed to their site.
On Saturday 3/20/27, the winning ticket will be drawn at the Kansas City Hook-In, sponsored by Heart & Hare Rugs.
Thank you to our members who volunteer their time to hook this project rug and thanks to those that purchase tickets to benefit Pete's Garden.
For tickets, click here
