Hooking Rugs: New Materials, New Techniques (Crafts) (Hardcover)

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In the 18th century, few Americans had rugs or carpets and only the wealthy could afford to import them from abroad. For many, the alternative was hooked rugs, which could be created inexpensively from scraps and also provided a means of creative expression. These rugs were made by drawing loops of fabric through a background material with a piece of metal or bone, and often they depicted familiar objects such as flowers, houses, or animals. Over time, the creation as well as the collection of handmade rugs has fallen in and out of favor. Crouse here discusses both traditional and creative approaches to making these rugs as well as the availability of new products in a clear and detailed manner. Information on getting started, basic tools and techniques, color and design, and finishing and installation are all offered. Examples of contemporary hooked rugs complete the work. For craft collections.
- Judith Yankielun Lind, Roseland Free P. L., N.J.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

If you're new to rug hooking, you'll find here all the information and encouragement you need to get started. If you're a seasoned rug hooker, you'll welcome a host of unusual techniques--many invented by the author--and valuable design counsel that will enhance your work. Seattle artist Gloria Crouse shares her innovative work using both conventional and unconventional materials.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Taunton (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942391411
• ISBN-13: 978-0942391411
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #374,450 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring! Gets the creativity pumping!, August 13, 1999

By A Customer

This is an excellent book about punch hooking, an alternative form of rug hooking. Gloria Crause uses any material she thinks of, there are no No Nos in her method. Anything you can string through the hook is fair game. Her rugs are incredibly beautiful. She offers advice on materials and methods that are priceless.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book for Punch Needle Rug Hooking, November 11, 2007

By	Lakewood, OH - See all my reviews

I believe this is THE book for learning how to use a punch needle to make rugs and one of the few on this subject. (Most books in this genre are on latch hooking or punch needle embroidery, but not punch needle rug hooking.) I built a frame from the instructions in this book and I am not that handy with building things. Gloria Crouse's design - although it does smack of the 60's - and use of materials was and is absolutely groundbreaking relative to the traditional/primitive style and design of rug making. She developed techniques and used materials that had never been used before. Thank you Gloria!

17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, September 9, 2000

By	Susan Moulton (Mobile, AL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is mostly about making wall hangings and is not a good book for the beginner or anyone looking for information about the type of rugs you would put on the floor. I was hoping for some good examples of alternate materials for interesting looks, but this book fell short of that. If you are looking for a fantastic book on this subject look at "The Rug Hook Book" by Thom Boswell, it covers it all from where to get supplies, choosing fabrics (with lots of ideas for adding fun and unusual materials for texture and color), great patterns from traditional to modern. I just can't say enough. If you only buy one book.....this should be the one....it has it all!!!