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The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs (That Patchwork Place)

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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.

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.

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.