Beautiful Ragwork : Over 20 Hand-Hooked Designs for Floors, Walls, Furniture and Accessories

Reakes, Lizzie

ISBN 10: 1903975336 / ISBN 13: 9781903975336

Published by Search Press, Limited, 2002

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beautiful Ragwork : Over 20 Hand-Hooked Designs for Floors, Walls, Furniture and Accessories
• Publisher: Search Press, Limited
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903975336
• ISBN 13: 9781903975336
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.036 pounds

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Synopsis

Making hand-hooked rugs has been an immensely popular craft for centuries, and now a leading young textile artist has brought together a collection of stunning new designs. Using a range of recycled materials from nylon, cotton, lycra and crimplene to plastic bags, Lizzie Reakes has created twenty four exciting and original projects for you to recreate at home. From a classic heart rug to a child's activity mat, a sentimental sampler to a muslin curtain and from a chair seat to a funky 70's-style shoulder bag, her designs have a wit and originality that will inspire even the most reluctant needlecrafter to reach for their canvas. Each project is explained with clear step-by-step photographs and there are templates for over twelve of the designs. With its extensive guide to choosing materials and making the best use of colour, pattern and texture, this is the ideal book for every ragwork enthusiast. Each project is explained with clear step-by-step photographs and there are templates fro over a dozen of the designs. With its extensive guide to choosing materials and making the best use of colour, pattern and texture, this is the ideal book for every ragwork enthusiast.

About the Author

Lizzie Reakes began using waste materials whilst at college due to experimentation and research into rag rug making. She obtained a degree for Carpet and Floor Covering Design and also a National Diploma in General Art and Design during this time. As well as floor coverings she produces wall hangings and small pieces for exhibition and for private clients. Her work has been featured on television and in several magazines including Vogue and Country Living. In between working on her own pieces, she teaches ragwork.