The Rug Hooker's Bible
The Rug Hooker's Bible

Author: Jane Olson

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9781881982463

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Features 30 years of articles from Jane Olson's Rugger's Roundtable Learn the best techniques of hooking a rug from beginning to end Detailed step-by-step directions and easy-to-follow text plus how to hook the same design four different ways Using Jane Olson's 30 years of articles from her Rugger's Roundtable as a base, The Rug Hooker's Bible, brought to you by Rug Hooking magazine, is an easy-to-use standard text for beginner and teacher alike. Decades of experience is edited, expanded, and updated so students can easily study the very best techniques of hooking a rug. See how the same designs can be hooked in as many as four different ways-fine shaded, primitive outline and fill, dip dyed, and with artistic scraps. This book is an indispensable tool for all levels of hookers.

Rug Hooker's Companion
Rug Hooker's Companion

Author: Donna Hrkman

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1881982831

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A handy, easy-to-use book with the answers to all your rug hooking questions! Full of tidbits of information for beginning rug hookers and experienced hookers alike.

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.

Hooked on Cats
Hooked on Cats

Author: Joan Moshimer

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780811730419

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For many years Joan Moshimer has led the way in brilliant rug-hooking artistry. In Hooked on Cats she teaches beginning and experienced rug hookers to focus their creativity on the irresistible cat. Her detailed patterns and helpful hints will enable you to capture the bewitching grace and adorable expressions of felines in the rug-hooking medium. Book jacket.

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.

Prepared to Dye
Prepared to Dye

Author: Gene Shepherd

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1881982920

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Dye wool without chemicals How to dye wool with acid dyes Gene's tips and techniques for dyeing yarn and wool yardage Essential for all wool fiber artists, especially those working in rug hooking, wool appliqu�, or quilting with wool Learn how to marbleize, spot dye, marry colors, and casserole dye to make exquisite wool

Creating an Antique Look in Hand-Hooked Rugs
Creating an Antique Look in Hand-Hooked Rugs

Author: Cynthia Smesny Norwood

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 1881982890

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Learn the common elements in antique hooked rugs to create your own pattern from start to finish--transferring, customizing, color planning, dyeing techniques, and which cuts of wool work best. Also included is information on different background treatments and fabric use and what effect it has on the finished product.

Scrappy Hooked Rugs
Scrappy Hooked Rugs

Author: Bea Brock

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2014-03-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0811760022

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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

Introduction to Rug Hooking
Introduction to Rug Hooking

Author: Kris Miller

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-03-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0811761770

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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