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.

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.

Introduction to Rug Hooking
Introduction to Rug Hooking

Author: Kris Miller

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-03-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1881982947

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Rug hooking tools and equipment made simple, from advice on choosing the perfect wool to finishing your hooked rug. • Step-by-step instructions on how to hook a rug • How to draw your own pattern • Troubleshooting and tips for new rug hookers • 8 projects with patterns and complete instructions

Basic Rug Hooking
Basic Rug Hooking

Author: Judy P. Sopronyi

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0811770559

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Learn to hook with easy step-by-step photos! Rug hooking at its simplest is pulling loops of colorful wool fabric through a piece of linen backing to create beautiful designs for the floor or wall. Though in years past this was accomplished with a bent nail, a feed bag, and worn-out clothing, today we have specialized hooks and other tools that make the process much easier. In Basic Rug Hooking, you will learn what tools and materials you need to get started, and how to pull your first loops. Once you've learned and practiced the basics, you will be ready to try any of the 5 hooked projects included. Each project includes the pattern and complete step-by-step illustrated instructions. The styles of rugs you can make once you've learned the basic hooking process are endless. Rug hookers today create traditional florals, bright geometrics, pictorials, portaits, and primitives perfect for the modern farmhouse. Basic Rug Hooking teaches you everything you need to know to start hooking today!

Shading Flowers
Shading Flowers

Author: Jeanne Field

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9780811730815

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Step-by-step instructions for shading the 48 most popular flowers in hooked-rug designs, plus full-color photos of all 48 finished projects.

The Complete Book of Rug Hooking
The Complete Book of Rug Hooking

Author: Joan Moshimer

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 0486139565

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Most thorough guide covers history, traditions, basic hooking directions, transferring designs, dyeing fabrics, much more. Complete instructions for 12 projects. 78 illustrations, including 21 in full color.