Simply Primitive: Rug Hooking, Punchneedle, and Needle Felting (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback]

Pat Cross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2006 | Series: That Patchwork Place

Hook, punch, and poke your way to the popular primitive look! Get a complete introduction to three super-simple crafts: rug hooking, punchneedle embroidery, and needle felting. This title features classic folk-art motifs such as cats, houses, birds, and stars in 13 delightful designs. It helps the reader discover the inspiration behind each project; then, use easy color-planning methods to design original projects. Get expert advice for all three crafts with "Hooker's Hints" sidebars, sprinkled throughout the book.

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About the Author

Pat Cross is an award-winning designer and teacher. Her work has been published in Rug Hooking magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place (July 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564776573
• ISBN-13: 978-1564776570
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,092,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this for Punchneedle - you'll be very disappointed, August 7, 2006

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This review is from: Simply Primitive: Rug Hooking, Punchneedle, and Needle Felting (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

I bought this book because I love punchneedle -- and "punchneedle" is in the subtitle of this book, so I assumed there would be some good punchneedle patterns and projects here. However, there are only two very nondescript (and disappointing) punchneedle patterns in this book, and I was very disappointed. I think the publishers just wanted to add "punchneedle" and "needle felting" to the title of the book to boost sales - but there's not much content here for either punchneedle or needle felting. If you're into rug hooking, you'll enjoy this book more, but if you have her other book on rug hooking, then you won't need this one, too. There's nothing new here, except for the gorgegous cat rug on the front cover, which is stunning (and perhaps worth the price of the book). I'm going to do that pattern as punchneedle.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Primitive, August 8, 2006

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Linda Spear (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Primitive: Rug Hooking, Punchneedle, and Needle Felting (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

Simply Primitive is another cogently written work by Pat Cross. The book will inspire and guide both the novice and the experienced artist of the primitive style. There are many original designs with patterns for you to create your own works of art. Pat tells you where she finds her inspiration and how she creates her designs. The book is beautifully illustrated with color pictures of the wools and the tools Pat uses, and encourages you to select what "works for you". I am a rug hooker and have selected 2 of her designs which will be winter projects for me ... Quilted Cats [the cover design from an antique quilt] and Cat Birds [this is done in 2 just colors ! with an amazingly effective border]. Pat shares several Punchneedle designs, but I am intrigued most by the Needlefelting and suspect I'll be working with roving this winter as well. With her clear and detailed instructions, you can even punchneedle and/or needlefelt parts or the whole of her hooked rug designs. And, if you have not bought Purely Primitive ... buy both of these books; you're in for a treat.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner, August 9, 2006

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This review is from: Simply Primitive: Rug Hooking, Punchneedle, and Needle Felting (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

Here's another winner from fiber artist Pat Cross. This is a thorough how-to on Pat's specialty, which are primitive rugs in a wonderful neutral palate. You will never see a better example than the gorgeous rug on the cover. There are lots of tips with great examples and photos. A great addition to any fiber artist's library.