Hooked Rug Portraits

Hooked Rug Portraits

Author: Anne-Marie Littenberg

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1881982807

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Anne-Marie Littenberg is a well-known author and fiber artist. She teaches how to capture personalities and likenesses in wool in hooked rugs, an exciting current trend. Tips and tricks will add depth, dimension, and emotion. There is also a section for capturing the personality of your dog or cat.


Hooked Rug Landscapes

Hooked Rug Landscapes

Author: Anne-Marie Littenberg

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781881982654

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Take the intimidation out of hooking realistic or impressionistic landscapes with this full colour book that leads the reader step-by-step through the process of designing and hooking a rug landscape. Author Anne-Marie Littenberg combines the craft of rug hooking with basic art skills used for centuries, guiding readers through inspiration, design and planning stages, including chapters on perspective, contrast, and colour. Hooked Rug Landscapes contains tips and tricks for evaluating one's work, as well as providing specific techniques for various elements. This Book is an indispensable tool for those who wish to hook landscape designs. AUTHOR: Anne-Marie Littenberg lives in Burlington, Vermont, with her husband, Ben, and is the past president of the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild. She is a frequent contributor to Rug Hooking magazine and has served as a judge for Rug Hooking magazine's annual Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs. ILLUSTRATIONS 100 colour photos


Punch Needle Rug Hooking

Punch Needle Rug Hooking

Author: Amy Oxford

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2002-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764316890

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Learn to make beautiful punch needle hooked rugs with veteran instructor Amy Oxford. A complete "how to" photo essay walks you through every stage of rug making. A question and answer section, interviews with professional punch needle rug hookers, and photographs of work from some of the field's most innovative and inspired craftspeople make this book a must for any textile lover.


Needle Felted Tapestries

Needle Felted Tapestries

Author: Neysa Russo

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 081176477X

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From simple mug rugs to Renaissance-style tapestry wall hangings, 16 charming projects lead fiber lovers on a journey to discover the art of needle felting. Felt artist Neysa Russo shares her years of experience with felt and felt design so that you can confidently create your own felted masterpiece.


Finishing Hooked Rugs

Finishing Hooked Rugs

Author: The Editors of Rug Hooking Magazine

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1881982998

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Finishing techniques from expert teachersStep-by-step photographsCare and cleaning of hooked rugsIncludes whipped, knit, crocheted, and braided edges Every rug hooker needs a resource for edge finishes. This comprehensive book covers eight different techniques, providing helpful tips and suggestions for professional looking edges. Includes a range of styles from simple whipping to complex combinations of hooking and braiding. Contributors are teachers, designers, and artists well known for their fine work and innovative techniques. Step-by-step color photos show you how. A must-have for rug hookers everywhere.


Modern Rug Hooking

Modern Rug Hooking

Author: Rose Pearlman

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2019-12-03

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1611807077

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An artist’s guide to the craft, beauty, and utility of punch needle rug hooking. Discover the simple art of rug hooking with this colorful guide that includes both instructions for beginners and innovative ideas for those wanting to go further. Rose Pearlman’s abstract designs use modern color, composition, and texture to bring this traditional fiber art to life. The 22 projects featured here start small and simple as you get used to the process and move on to a range of unique objects—for kids, to wear, for the home, and utilizing alternative materials. From purses, crib pockets, slide shoes, and rugs to wall art made from recycled plastic bags, this beautifully photographed book showcases punch needle rug hooking as an incredibly versatile—and stylish—craft.


All-time Favorite Hand-hooked Rugs

All-time Favorite Hand-hooked Rugs

Author: Rug Hooking Magazine

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 188198270X

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The best of the best, the rugs chosen by rug hookers themselves, these rugs were voted the favorites by the readers of Rug Hooking magazine.


Tattered & Timeless

Tattered & Timeless

Author: Julie Thomas

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781945550492

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Flags and flowers, gardens and pumpkins-all speak of tradition, family, and home. Mother-and-daughter team Julie Thomas and Carol DeCoteau, from The Old Tattered Flag, designed a collection of rug hooking and punch needle embroidery patterns for you. The 14 projects in these pages, presented to you as seven hooked rug designs and seven punch needle designs, allow you to go big or go small. Instructions help you complete these charming projects, which will fit into any home.


Punch Needle Rug Hooking

Punch Needle Rug Hooking

Author: Amy Oxford

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-28

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9780764360152

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The queen of the craft Amy Oxford offers to beginners and advanced crafters alike a one-stop resource! This is the guide you'll keep at your fingertips while you learn, and throughout your punch needle adventures for years to come. Enjoy Amy's amazingly effective instruction, tips, inspiration, and in-depth info about every aspect of enjoying punch needle rug hooking. Create her colorful contemporary pomegranate project and gingko project, and learn to skillfully turn your work into long-lasting treasures like wall hangings, chair pads, rugs, cushions, stair runners, and whatever else your imagination can dream up. Enrich your work with fascinating info on things the other books don't include: the top secrets about the craft that beginners need, and careful step by step photo instructions for doing it right--from choosing your first project's materials, to creating a lovely result the first time, finishing techniques, mounting, adding complexity, and making your own designs. Enjoy the history of the craft of rug punching, gorgeous photos of works by today's biggest names, fun interviews with top makers, how to handle the unexpected, and much more.