The “Starburst” Wall Clock was very popular among homes in the 1950’s. This style of clock became more popular after the launch of Sputnik 1 – the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth in October of 1957. After that time, geometric designs in clocks and wall paper prints could be seen in many homes. George Nelson was a very influential geometric clock designer during that period, with many designers following his lead. The Starburst Wall Clock was then mass manufactured to keep up with consumer demand. The starburst profile still remains popular and contemporary today as it did in the 1950’s and have become highly desirable to collectors. Biography Terri Schaefer has been hooking for 20 years. She is an accredited McGown rug hooking instructor and has her Ontario Hooking Craft Guild certification. She teaches all cut widths and rug hooking styles and enjoys teaching throughout the United States and Canada. She is also the owner of a rug hooking supply business, In the Wool, where she sells her rug hooking patterns, equipment and wool.