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.


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.


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.


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.


Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XXIV

Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XXIV

Author: Rug Hooking Magazine

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 0811714411

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• International juried exhibit of the year's best hand-hooked rugs • 77 beautiful hooked rugs • 59 close-up details • Includes both traditional and original rugs Each year, expert judges choose the best hand-hooked rugs from the many rugs entered into the annual juried competition known as Celebration. Now in its 23rd year, the competition showcases rugs from all over the US, Canada, and from around the world. Each winning rug is presented in a full-color spread that includes a photo of the rug, a close-up detail highlighting fine workmanship, and comments from the artist and the judges. Celebration is eagerly awaited each year and is overflowing with inspiration for all who are interested in fiber arts.


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.


Primitive Hooked Rugs for the 21st Century

Primitive Hooked Rugs for the 21st Century

Author: Cynthia Norwood

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1881982971

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The growing field of rug hooking offers styles for every taste, and a favorite among hookers is the antique-looking primitive rug. One of the great voices in primitive rug hooking, Cynthia Norwood shares her knowledge based on 35 years of experience, study, and design success, and makes primitive rugs accessible for the 21st century hooker. • What makes a good primitive rug--basic techniques, patterns, colors, and designs • Fabric choices and color planning for primitive rugs • Backgrounds and borders to set off your primitive designs • Special primitive rugs for weddings, births, and other family occasions • 7 patterns for primitive rug designs


Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XXI

Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XXI

Author: Rug Hooking Magazine

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2011-08-31

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1881982769

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The only juried exhibit of the year's best hand-hooked rugs Full-page color spreads of 62 beautiful rugs Readers' Choice ballot--vote for your favorite rugs Three distinct categories of rugs: original designs, commercial designs, and adaptations Each year expert judges choose the best hand-hooked rugs from the many rugs entered into the annual juried competition known as Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs. Now in its 21st year, the competition showcases rugs from all over the US and Canada. Each winning rug is presented as a 2-page spread that includes a photo of the rug, a close-up detail highlighting fine workmanship, and comments from the artist and the judges. Celebration is eagerly awaited each year and is overflowing with inspiration for all who are interested in fiber arts.


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.


Wool Rug Hooking

Wool Rug Hooking

Author: Tara Darr

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2005-05-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873498937

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Warm your home with any one of the wooly wonders detailed within this comprehensive book. &break;&break;From primitive designs of saltbox homes on handmade pillows to patriotic symbols adorning footstools or trivets to seasonal motifs enhancing rugs or wall hangings, rug hookers will delight in more than 20 fun and creative projects. &break;&break;And author Tara Darr doesn't stop there. She's also included an extensive guide to such rug-hooking essentials as dyeing and color theory, wood strip cutting, and hooking and finishing techniques. &break;&break;With nearly 200 full-color photographs and more than 50 how-to illustrations coupled with detailed step-by-step instructions, you're sure to find success as you hook your way through this traditional endeavor.