Pictorial Hooked Rugs
Pictorial Hooked Rugs

Author: Jane Halliwell Green

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1881982793

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A complete how-to guide to pictorial hooked rugs and it explains the historical backgrounds of different hooked rug styles Describes how to design, color plan, and display rugs Includes step-by-step techniques for hooking multiple pictorial elements One of the most challenging of all rug styles is the pictorial rug or wall hanging. This full-color book guides readers step-by-step through the process of creating pictorial rugs. This book is the definitive instruction manual on how to create the elements of a pictorial rug. Each section contains a description of techniques, materials, dye formulas, and hooked illustrations of the elements described. It contains tips and tricks for the rug hooker to take the guesswork out of planning a personalized rug.

Hooked Rug Treasury
Hooked Rug Treasury

Author: Jessie A. Turbayne

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764303012

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This treasury holds more than 500 of the choicest hooked rugs. The chapters present the best work found from Nova Scotia to Hawaii over many years. Some of the finest private and museum collections are represented and noteworthy public exhibits, auctions, dealers, and clubs for hooked rugs are listed.

Hooked Rugs
Hooked Rugs

Author: Leslie Linsley

Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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Syndicated columnist and renowned craft authority Leslie Linsley presents a beautiful and practical book on the art and technique of rug-hooking--a folk art that is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Over 150 full-color illustrations. Advertising in Martha Stewart Living.

Hooked on Celtic Rugs
Hooked on Celtic Rugs

Author: Gail Lambert

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781945550140

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"Come with us into the colorful world of Celtic rug hooking, a world full of amazing designs. Celtic rug expert Gail Lambert leads us through the process of color planning and hooking these appealing designs, with tips and suggestions on deciphering and untangling a pattern, outlining the complex details, and finishing your hooked piece. As a special treat, Gail included seven Celtic recipes for the busy rug hooker. Color planning and hooking Celtic rugs. Illuminated Letters, fanciful birds and creatures. Simple and complicated Celtic knots. Gallery of 20 Celtic rugs. 12 intriguing designs by master designer David Rankine."--Publisher description.

The Art of Hooked Rug Landscapes
The Art of Hooked Rug Landscapes

Author: Molly Colegrove

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781945550560

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Artist Molly Colegrove has a love affair with barns and the landscapes that surround them. Take a walk with her through her beloved New York state and learn many of her tricks and techniques for depicting a rural landscape in wool. Molly uses wool strips, wool yarn along with many alternative fibers and techniques to hook her lovely pieces and she shares her hard-earned knowledge with you. Molly incorporates quilting, roving, felting, beads, embroidery, and more. Capturing clouds and skies, water and fields, trees and fields-Molly has her own approach to translating a landscape into textile art.

The Complete Guide to Collecting Hooked Rugs
The Complete Guide to Collecting Hooked Rugs

Author: Jessie A. Turbayne

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2003-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764319549

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Pleasing to the eye and gentle on the foot, few can resist the charm of a hand-hooked rug or ignore the fact that the prices of hooked rugs have steadily risen over the past 30 years. Sought after by collectors, antique dealers, rug hookers, textile enthusiasts, folk art lovers, and interior decorators, the rugs documented in this book, complete with over 400 color photos, make it a must-have for all who admire these versatile floor and wall coverings. Dividing the rugs into three age categories: antique, collectible, and contemporary, Jessie Turbayne tells you where to find hooked rugs, what to buy, and what to avoid, and gives tips on care and display. From high-end auctions and museum shows to shops, estate sales, on-line buying, and flea markets to the studios of today's most popular hooking artists, this long awaited and comprehensive work offers a hooked rug for every taste and pocketbook. Included is a price guide and inspiring chapter dedicated to hooking your own: another innovative way to build your collection.

Scrappy Hooked Rugs
Scrappy Hooked Rugs

Author: Bea Brock

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2014-03-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1881982955

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Finally--a book on how to use up odds and ends, those pieces of wool leftover from other projects. Colorful and contemporary, Scrappy Hooked Rugs guides rug hookers toward color planning and beautiful projects. • Stash-busting ideas for hooked rugs • Stash-happy color planning made easy • Contemporary scrappy rugs from the experts • Free scrappy rug patterns