Creating an Antique Look in Hand-hooked Rugs (Framework)

Cynthia Norwood

ISBN 10: 1881982599 / ISBN 13: 9781881982593

Published by Stackpole Magazines (edition ), 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating an Antique Look in Hand-hooked Rugs (Framework)
• Publisher: Stackpole Magazines (edition )
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1881982599
• ISBN 13: 9781881982593
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Author Cynthia Norwood breaks down the process of creating an antique look in hand-hooked bugs with easy-to-follow information plus tips and recommendations on how best to achieve your goal. Learn the common elements in antique hooked rugs to create your own pattern from start to finish--transferring, customizing, color planning, dyeing techniques, and which cuts of wool work best. Also included is information on different background treatments and fabric use and what effect it has on the finished product. An indispensable tool for those desiring the look of antique style decoration.

About the Author

Cynthia Norwood is a native Texan, now living in the Cleveland, Ohio area. She has been hooking rugs since 1980 and is co-director of the Texas Rug Camp at Fredericksburg, and also director of the Cross Creek Rug Camp in Northeast Ohio. She is the advertising manager of ATHA and is a frequent contributor to Rug Hooking magazine.