The Complete Book of Rug Hooking

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Courier Corporation, Aug 21, 2012 - Crafts & Hobbies - 176 pages
Complete reference covers history, traditions, and basic hooking directions for 12 beautiful designs that include flowers, leaves, animals, birds, and abstracts. Easy-to-follow text with many helpful hints and expert advice. 78 illustrations, including 21 in full color.
 

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Title Page ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copyright Page 1 The American Tradition of Rug Hooking
Fundamentals of Rug Hooking
Basic Hooking Directions 4 Backgrounds
3
How to Transfer Designs
5
Primitive Rugs
6
Cushings Perfection Dyes
7
Dyeing Methods 9 Dyeing Backgrounds 10 Dyeing Remedies
8
Fashion Fabric Spotdyeing
11
Intermediate Geometric Designs
37
How to Hook Flowers and Leaves
42
Floral Trio Project
55
A Primitive Floral
57
Intermediate Project
61
How to Hook Fruit
65
Hooking Animals and Birds
74
Pictorials
77

Samplers
17
Hex Sign
19
Geometric Designs
26
Abstract Designs
77
Some Final Tips and Reminders
77
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