Deanne Fitzpatrick has helped thousands of women find the joy, peace, comfort and the sense of accomplishment rug hooking brings. She is a renowned artist and writer who believes that rug hooking and creativity deepens and enriches lives. She has exhibited widely including two solo exhibits at The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Deanne has written ten books, received an honorary doctorate from Mount Saint Vincent University and was awarded The Order of Canada for her contribution to the advancement of rug hooking as an art form.