Handcrafted Rugs [Paperback]

Sandra Hardy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002

Describes all the most popular handcraft techniques in use today for rug-making. The methods covered in detail include braiding; felting; needlepoint; prodding; hooking; locker-hooking; tufting; knitting, and weaving. Full instructions are given for making six rugs using original designs and a different technique.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Any rug maker will tell you that there is nothing more satisfying than turning a pile of fabric scraps or yarn into a beautiful, durable rug. In addition to weaving and hooking rugs, at least 18 other rug-making techniques are available. Hardy and Hubbard take somewhat different approaches to the subject. As the title implies, Making Rag Rugs deals only with rag rugs and is a project book with step-by-step instructions for 15 rugs that are hooked, prodded, clipped, or braided. Handcrafted Rugs is broader in content, covering both rag and yarn rugs made by braiding, felting, needlepoint, prodding, hooking, locker-hooking, tufting, knitting, and simple weaving. Hardy also touches on other techniques such as peg-loom rug weaving, crochet, weaving stick rugs, pieced applique rugs, and strung or knotted rugs, and she also includes general information on designing rugs, dyeing, and finishing touches such as edgings and bindings. Yet while it is a good introduction to the many rug-making techniques, this book includes only six projects. These books complement each other, so if your budget permits, consider buying both. Smaller public libraries should consider the practical Making Rag Rugs, while large public libraries and textile collections may prefer the more comprehensive Handcrafted Rugs.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

To British designer Hardy, handcrafting encompasses much more than the actual making of the rug. She incorporates dyeing and recycled fabrics into each of her six patterns, always assuring readers that "ready-made" is not a swear word. Six different techniques--braiding, felting, needle pointing, prodding, hooking, and weaving--are showcased, including information on materials, equipment and tools, design considerations, working instructions, finishing, and variations, accompanied with good how-to illustrations and plenty of photographic examples. The six projects suit any decorating scheme, from a Scandinavian-like cream-paneled rug to a blue-and-purple abstract tapestry. The final chapter on edges and binding features different ways to add unusual touches-- fringes, tassels, and covered and shaped fabric edges. Barbara Jacobs
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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861082452
• ISBN-13: 978-1861082459
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #537,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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