Marilyn Connor of Covington, La., works on completing a hooked rug called “Bubbles” at the Southern Belle Rug Hookers fourth annual Southern Belle wool retreat Tuesday at the Natchez Grand Hotel.

Meg Hazlip and Claudia Stephens of Natchez work on hooking a rug at the retreat.

Anne S. Anderson of Gulfport hooks a rug. Anderson said while she finds hooking enjoyable, she came to the retreat for the social aspect and to visit Natchez.