Hooked Rugs

Become a part of the hooked rug revival! Hundreds of years ago, thrifty homemakers would use fabric remnants and scraps and a simple hooking method to make rugs to warm the floors of their homes. Today, contemporary crafters are discovering the creative potential and rewards of this traditional folk art. Everything you need to know to make beautiful rugs is included in this stunning, full-color volume--how to choose, prepare, and dye fabrics, basic rug making techniques, and a selection of 25 exquisite projects.

The hooked rug, often regarded as a purely American craft originating in the 19th century, was popular in Scotland and northern England in the late 18th century and may have its origins there. This book of projects by British and American artists has detailed instructions, lists of materials, and suggestions for dyeing raw materials. The designs, many of them for animals and plants in folk art style, are less sophisticated than those in Thom Boswell's The Rug Hook Book (LJ 3/1/93), but this book has better step-by-step instructions accompanying the projects.
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