Hooking Rugs: New Materials, New Techniques

Rating:
Summary: Not what I expected
Review: This book is mostly about making wall hangings and is not a good book for the beginner or anyone looking for information about the type of rugs you would put on the floor. I was hoping for some good examples of alternate materials for interesting looks, but this book fell short of that. If you are looking for a fantastic book on this subject look at "The Rug Hook Book" by Thom Boswell, it covers it all from where to get supplies, choosing fabrics (with lots of ideas for adding fun and unusual materials for texture and color), great patterns from traditional to modern. I just can't say enough. If you only buy one book.....this should be the one....it has it all!!!

Rating:
Summary: Not what I expected
Review: This book is mostly about making wall hangings and is not a good book for the beginner or anyone looking for information about the type of rugs you would put on the floor. I was hoping for some good examples of alternate materials for interesting looks, but this book fell short of that. If you are looking for a fantastic book on this subject look at "The Rug Hook Book" by Thom Boswell, it covers it all from where to get supplies, choosing fabrics (with lots of ideas for adding fun and unusual materials for texture and color), great patterns from traditional to modern. I just can't say enough. If you only buy one book.....this should be the one....it has it all!!!

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Summary: Inspiring! Gets the creativity pumping!
Review: This is an excellent book about punch hooking, an alternative form of rug hooking. Gloria Crause uses any material she thinks of, there are no No Nos in her method. Anything you can string through the hook is fair game. Her rugs are incredibly beautiful. She offers advice on materials and methods that are priceless.