Nature lovers, environmentalists, and coloring book fans alike will delight in these lifelike pictures of plants and animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountain region of North America. Twenty-seven illustrations accurately depict detailed images of a hawk circling high, a puma watching its cubs, a chipmunk sampling pine nuts, and other scenes.
Elspeth Jackson reinvents the traditional craft of rag rugging to create contemporary and sustainable homeware items from leftover fabrics. You’ll be amazed at how simple and enjoyable it is to upcycle old and well-loved garments into beautiful rugs, pillows, artworks, bags, and other gifts, using just a few basic tools and some simple techniques. The book is arranged into three chapters: Home includes a selection of projects for fun and easy rugs in a range of colours and styles, as well as a shaggy pillow, draught excluder, wall hanging and chalkboard frame. Gifts has wonderful ideas for unique items that you can make for friends and family, from a clutch purse to flower hair clips and even a brooch. Finally, Seasonal will inspire you to turn your strips of fabric into decorations and gifts to use at certain times of the year, from a rag-rugged heart for Valentine’s Day, to an unusual spring wreath and some gorgeous Christmas baubles. With lavish color photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions and artworks, crafters of all ages will enjoy making these projects. A comprehensive section at the start of the book covers everything you need to know about which fabrics to choose, what tools you will need, and the essential techniques, allowing you to discover how to update this traditional craft with endless possibilities of color and fabric combinations.
One of the most commonly asked rug hooking questions is "How do I hook a flower?" Join 10 talented teachers as they take you step-by-step through the process of hooking more than 20 flowers including primitive, throated, white flowers, and more. The authors of A Rug Hooker's Garden have made hooked flowers their passion, which they share from bud to blossom. Study dozens of beautiful images to see the how the flowers come to life. The detailed illustrations will inspire you to hook your own floral pattern. Take the guesswork out of the equation and learn to create exquisite flowers of your own. This popular book, first published by Rug Hooking magazine in 2000, has been reprinted by popular demand and is once again available for all levels of rug hookers. Filled with helpful tips and advice, A Rug Hooker's Garden, brought to you by Rug Hooking magazine, will provide essential information for beginners as well as experienced rug hookers.
