SCULPTURED RUGS IN WALDOBORO STYLE

Waldboro hooking, an early method of rug hooking, is gaining popularity in the field of fiber arts today. Nationally recognized rug hooker and designer, Jackye Hansen and her student, Trudy Brown, bring their expertise and research together to present Sculptured Rugs in Waldoboro Style. Each page is filled with information on the history behind the art form, examples of traditional Waldoboro rugs as well as contemporary designs, and how this style can be used in today s hooking methods. Jackye and Trudy will guide you step-by-step through each stage from conception to completion. Filled with helpful tips and advice, Sculptured Rugs in Waldoboro Style will provide essential information for beginners and experienced rug hookers alike.

Jacqueline Hansen is the premier authority and teacher on the Waldoboro style of rug hooking in the United States. She is the author of several books and a contributor to Rug Hooking magazine. Her shop, the 1840 House, is located in Scarborough, Maine. Trudy Brown, an award-winning rug hooker, is Jackye s student and a member and past president of the Maine Tin Pedlar Chapter of ATHA.