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Rug Hooking for the first time [Paperback]

Donna Lovelady (Author)
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February 1, 2005 For the First Time
"Everything's readied for the first-time hooker, from color photographs to information on hooks, frames, wools and dyeing, among other topics."--Booklist, Top Ten Craft and Hobby Books

"One of the best beginner's rug-hooking books to come along in a long time."--Library Journal

With these easy-to-follow instructions, plus dozens of photographs, worksheets, patterns, and projects, any beginner can make beautiful rugs and other hooked decorative items. From preparing and dying the wool to producing and transferring patterns, all the fundamentals are here. Hook a simple design on a Checkerboard Pillow. Add a border and practice finishing techniques on a Circle and Star Rug. Create a face on a Rug Doll. Or go beyond the basics and try larger projects, such as turning rugs into wearables and crafting coordinated room décor.


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Once again, Chapelle Studios has its finger on the pulse of America, this time spotlighting the art of rug hooking. Californian Lovelady acts as guide, narrating via a familiar format of basics, techniques, questions and answers, and gallery of artists' examples. The work here, 24 projects as demonstrated through Q&As, is definitely and defiantly primitive, reminiscent of the outsider art popularized in the last 10 or so years. There are all sorts of simple shapes, like hearts and bears and houses, as well as more complicated forms, such as a 3-D doll. Most are finished as rugs or wall hangings; a few--a ladybug purse, for instance--transcend "cuteness" into attractive utilitarianism. Everything's readied for the first-timer, from color photographs to information on hooks, frames, wools, and dyeing, among other topics. Just supply the actual materials. Barbara Jacobs
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (February 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402722370
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402722370
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,013,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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91 of 94 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a real rug hooking primer, March 5, 2003
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melvina langston (Clayton, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
This is a great book for the beginning rug hooker. Finally, a book written on how to hook rugs that does not refer to the reader as though they already know everything! This is a wonderful book, full of clear instructions and pictures. I would deffinately recomend this book to anyone interested in rug hooking. This is the BEST book out there for the beginner. Lots and lots of beginner projects too.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars NewHooker, April 28, 2005
This book is an excellent beginning's reference! I had no idea how to even start a rug, but after reading this book...well, it just covers everything. And it talks a lot about primitive hookings..which I love. Great resource!!
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Primitive Resource, January 31, 2007
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An excellent resource for the beginner or seasoned primitive hooker. Simple instructions and patterns included.
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