Creative Rug Hooking [Hardcover]

Anne Mather (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000

"All kinds of rugs fill these pages--at the front of the book as blueprints for ideas; sprinkled throughout...as illustrations for certain textural points; and in one chapter as companions of four styles of color and texture. Tips come in all shapes and content, such as three ways to fashion human and pet eyes. The stories...fit in seamlessly...10 designs..."--Booklist. "Rug Hooking...is simple, but the result can be priceless folk art. Richly illustrated with full-color photos of the rugs of more than 50 hookers, this is an "idea" book focusing on how experienced rug hookers create their own unique rugs by adapting existing patterns, designing theme borders, employing decorative lettering, and using rugs to tell stories about their lives and...of those around them. Of special interest are the fascinating glimpses of the same pattern as interpreted by different rug hookers. There is a small selection of attractive projects and patterns, but the book encourages readers to go beyond beginning projects and develop a unique hooking style. Warmly recommended for public libraries and textile collections."--Library Journal.

Editorial Reviews

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All kinds of rugs fill these pages--at the front of the book as blueprints for ideas; sprinkled throughout the chapters as illustrations for certain textural points; and in one chapter as companions of four styles of color and texture. Tips come in all shapes and content, such as three ways to fashion human and pet eyes. The stories are another matter, yet they fit in seamlessly, without much interruption. "Bottom Star-Big Dipper," for example, chronicles the last months that a couple spent together--first, in preparation for death but, thanks to the process of hooking, living life. The 10 designs are more suggestions than step-by-step renditions. Barbara Jacobs
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"All kinds of rugs fill these pages-at the front of the book as blueprints for ideas; sprinkled throughout...as illustrations for certain textural points; and in one chapter as companions of four styles of colour and texture. Tips come in all shapes and content, such as three ways to fashion human and pet eyes. The stories...fit in seamlessly..." --Booklist --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling; 1st Paperback Ed edition (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806971460
• ISBN-13: 978-0806971469
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #457,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Book on Rug Hooking, December 2, 2000

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Debora A Edgerly (Rockville, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Rug Hooking (Hardcover)

Loved the pictures of the finished rugs in this book. They are very inspirational. Also the book is a great learner's guide on how to easily become more creative in hooking rugs. I look forward to using this book over and over as a reference and also just to admire the beautiful photographs in this book.