The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback]

Polly Minick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2007 | Series: That Patchwork Place

Create charming rugs in the traditional Americana style with designs from one of today's leading rug-hooking artists! All you need to get started is a hook and strips of colorful wool.

* Choose from a dozen folk-art-style rugs that spotlight flags, Uncle Sam's hat, and a vintage bicycle

* Learn all you need to know about hooking rugs with complete step-by-step how-tos, plus lush styled photos that offer decorating ideas

* BONUS--Read Polly's personal journal entries, where she reveals her thoughts about designing, teaching, and connecting with other rug hookers on the road

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About the Author

Home: Naples, Florida

Polly Minick is a contributing editor to Country Home and Coastal Living magazines. Her work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, and Colonial Homes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (August 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564777529
• ISBN-13: 978-1564777522
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #749,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars disappointing, April 20, 2008

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Kay Stotesbery (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

The only americana item in this book is the cover project. The title should have been "How I Decorated My Beach House in Blue and White". I don't want to make rugs of pails of sand or seashells or a baseball player. I wish I had been able to look inside before deciding whether or not to purchase the book.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Home decor and a travel journal, October 10, 2007

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Barbara Rhoades "Jackie of all Trades" (O'Fallon, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

The book starts off with a 10-page travel journal. I enjoyed reading about Polly's travels which include book signings, meeting other rug hookers, workshops, a class reunion and a family trip.

A dozen projects are featured between the 80 pages of THE AMERICANA COLLECTION. These are done in red, white, blue and beige colors but if that doesn't fit your décor, simply create them in colors that do. Projects range from the American Flag, to fish, to baseball and one even has a beach theme.

Each project has a material list, cutting instructions and how to create and finish the rug. A color photo of the project is provided. There is also a "blurb" about each one or maybe a tip on how to solve a problem that a particular rug would create when you hook it. Sixteen pages are provided to walk you through the hooking process from hooking supplies down to signing and caring for your rugs. The last three pages are resources, acknowledgments and a bio on the author.

Gather your supplies, set aside some time and create a warm and welcoming hooked piece for your home.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs (That Patchwork Place), September 22, 2007

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Cricket (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book. I loved reading all the history on Polly's family because it actually sets the backdrop for all the rugs. It makes all her work become more personal. I thought it was great that all the patterns are included in the book.