Author : Gail Dufresne
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,11 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Rugs, Hooked
ISBN : 9781945550027
Rug hooking instruction and inspiration for rug hookers and fiber artists. Includes a gallery of rugs and wall hangings constructed with unusual materials and techniques.
Author : The Editors of Rug Hooking Magazine
Publisher : Ampry Publishing, LLC
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 38,31 MB
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1881982998
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.
Author : Bea Brock
Publisher : Ampry Publishing, LLC
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 43,30 MB
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0811760022
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
Author : Donna Hrkman
Publisher : Ampry Publishing, LLC
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 48,24 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1881982831
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.
Author : Rose Pearlman
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 28,17 MB
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1611807077
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.
Author : Amy Oxford
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,88 MB
Release : 2002-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764316890
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.
Author : Katie Kriner
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,30 MB
Release : 2021-10-28
Category :
ISBN : 9780764362095
Learn how to make 20 modern-vibe projects using the technique of pulling wool strips. Related to punch needle rug hooking, this process has similar traditional roots, but wool strips provide a different form of expression and a unique look. Whether you're a complete beginner, an established fan of punch needle rug hooking, or at the intermediate level, expert Katie Kriner teaches the process and offers 20 projects for honing your skills, and the designs are a variety of styles, including rustic, primitive, chic, and modern. First enjoy learning about this craft's antique origins, then understand what tools and materials you'll need for creating and working with strips of wool. To get you started on the craft itself, Katie teaches 3 simple projects and 2 basic finishing techniques. This lets you create the 17 "next step up" projects, including pillows, wall hangings, floor rugs, bags, holiday decorations, tea cozy, wine tote, footstool, and even mug rugs. You'll learn various techniques for finishing and binding, mounting, backgrounds, assembling pieces, beading, and more. Make the projects as they're taught, or use them as springboards for customizing and expressing your own design style.
Author : Gail Dufresne
Publisher : Ampry Publishing, LLC
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 23,97 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1881982718
Geometric hooked rugs may look simple, but they are a challenge to do well. Well-known rug designer Gail Dufresne explains the elements and principles of design, including balance and unity, repetition, proportion, and movement. Learn how to color-plan your geometric rug, including how to use color values effectively. The author describes her signature look of superimposing figures on top of complex geometric backgrounds. The book is full of tips and techniques for dyeing the wool, finishing the rug, and designing your own patterns. Gail Dufresne is a rug hooking teacher, artist, and designer, well known for her innovative designs and vibrant colors. She is a frequent contributor to Rug Hooking magazine. She is highly regarded in the field and travels throughout the United States and Canada from her home in New Jersey to teach at rug hooking camps and schools.
Author : Simone Vojvodin
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 36,94 MB
Release : 2021-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781945550508
Do you want to learn how to punch rugs? This is the book for you! Author Simone Vojvodin leads you through the basics-What do I need to know? What materials do I need? How do I get ready to start punching?-to more advanced and detailed techniques. Learn how to estimate yarn amounts, which backing is the best to use, how to move your project around on the frame. You will find expert instructions on punching words, sculpting, using wool fabric strips, fancy stitches, and much more. More than an instruction book, you will find seven of Simone's charming projects, covering every level of skill, from beginner to advanced. Written as if you have a friendly instructor by your side, the projects are designed to lead you through different key learning experiences and to help you progress from complete beginner to more advanced puncher. Add this to your rug hooking/rug punching bookshelf for a reference book you will return to, time and time again.
Author : Kris McDermet
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,78 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764337895
This is the comprehensive reference on rug hooking and braiding skills for all fiber artists, especially those looking for a comprehensive guide to combining the two arts into fascinating and creative projects. Filled with photographs and diagrams, the instruction in techniques is clear and detailed with a range of skills for the beginner and advanced artisan. Follow step-by-step instructions to learn how to make centers for rugs or other objects and then move expertly into hooked borders and fancy braids. Learn how to make borders using both arts stacked in multiple layers. Three complete beginning-to-end projects are included that you can use to practice the integration of hooking and braiding: a braided tote bag with a hooked pocket, a braided chair pad with a hooked border, and a lacy braided trivet. In addition to this clear and creative approach to combining rug hooking and braiding, the book is filled with supply lists, a gallery, tips, FAQs, and resources.
