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Purely Primitive: Hooked Rugs from Wool, Yarn, and Homespun Scraps

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Being new to rug hooking, I was in search of a book that covered everything, from start to finish. I purchased, and read 4 other books, but all seemed to be lacking the perfect detail Pat Cross includes in all of her sections. If you are new to hooking, let this be the first book you read! Most of the other books have only black and white pictures, but her book is done in color photos- a must, if you wish to see all the detail in hooked rugs. I would definately purchase any other books Pat Cross has on this subject!

Pat's book is a most comprehensive book on rug hooking in the primitive style...starting with a definition of primitive! Her style of writing is clear and clean...directions and ideas are abundant...patterns are included...and the color pictures just bring it all to life. Folks, get out your fabrics and hooks and start a great journey...you'll love it!

This is a great book! I have several books on rug hooking & this is the one I keep going back to. It teaches everything you need to know about rug hooking. She has many new ideas, & her rugs are gorgeous! Also included are patterns on these great rugs. A MUST read for beginners & seasoned pros alike! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Purely Primitive: Hooked Rugs From Wool, Yarn, And Homespun Scraps by weaving expert Pat Cross is a full-color instructional guide with sample patterns to creating "primitive" style hooked rugs - marked by their simple design, crafted via techniques that have existed for centuries, composed of wool, cotton, or linen textiles, and which share echoes of the past to enrich the present. Extensive technique descriptions make following the sample patterns or creating one's own as simple as possible, in this most enjoyable and enthusiastically recommended addition to do-it-yourself home craft reference and needlecraft resource collections.

Received Pat's book today - Purely Primitives and it is a joy to own. Beautiful photos, beautiful rugs and all the information to get someone totally driven to hook a rug, when they maybe never thought they would. A great and comprehensive book.

Excellent patterns and how-to's. Information for the beginner wool dyer as well as info for the experienced dyer.

New to the art of hooking rugs, this is exactly the type book I was looking for. Clear and concise; I consider it a perfect choice for the beginner.

This is an outstanding book! It is full of information for the beginner to the expereniced hooker. The book is full of wonderful,fun patterns.

I just learned how to hook rugs in June and I've already completed 8 pieces. I'm HOOKED! I bought this book before my first lesson and have referred to it frequently. It's inspiring and informative. Pat has great designs and advice.

This is an unusual and fascinating book. The techniques are nicely described and the projects are both beautiful and whimsical. This book arrived on time and was exactly as advertised.