Magic Carpets: a Guide to Creative Rug Making
Language: English
Published by Collins, London, 1989
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used

Seller: Roger Lucas Booksellers, Horncastle, United KingdomRoger Lucas Booksellers
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1st edition, large square 4to, 120pp, cold frontis + full cold photo illustrations, diagrams, patterns; VG+/Fine Copy in VG+/Fine DJ Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- Title
- Magic Carpets: a Guide to Creative Rug Making
- Author
- Coss, Melinda; Soudan, Sylvie
- Publisher
- Collins, London
- Publication year
- 1989
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Binding
- Hard Cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0004115724
- ISBN 13
- 9780004115726
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Crafts and Hobbies
The basic techniques of latch hooking are described at the beginning of the book, together with hints and tips on finishing, reading a chart and designing your own rug. Instructions are also given for working rugs in needlepoint using cross stitch or continental stitch.
The book is divided into sections according to the themes of the rug designs:
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National Pride: rugs expressing the traditional designs of different nations, including Indian, Egyptian and Aztec patterns.
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Outside In: designs based on themes from nature - flowers, fruit, leaves and birds.
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Art School: designs loosely based on the works of famous artists.
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Designs for Living: rugs featuring cartoon characters and other fun ideas.
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On Form: rugs with shapes that make a statement.
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Style Revival: carpets with Art Nouveau, Art Deco and 1950s' designs.
The attractive and original rug designs in this book, together with the superb colour photographs, make Magic Carpets an inspiration both to experienced rug makers and to newcomers to this exciting craft.
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Roger Lucas Booksellers
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