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Each year expert judges choose the 60 best hand-hooked rugs from the many rugs entered into the juried competition known as Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs. In 2010, RHM celebrates the twentieth annual competition with our annual book, "Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XX", showcasing the best of the best. Each winning rug is presented as a 2-page spread that includes a photo of the entire rug, a close-up detail of the 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 fibre arts. ... Read more

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Filled with photographs of glorious rugs and profiles of the artists who created them, this volume showcases the glory of rug hooking in all of its multi-faceted splendour. Open its cover and step into a virtual exhibition filled with: 36 magnificent rugs present in 64 full-colour photographs many with close-ups that allow you to study technique, colour selection, and use of materials; a vast array of styles including pictorials, Orientals, primitives, geometrics, fine-cut, and more; a sampling of embellished rugs that feature the innovative use of unusual materials such as yarn, beads, and ribbons; and, insightful artist profiles. ... Read more

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If you're new to rug hooking, you'll find here all the information and encouragement you need to get started. If you're a seasoned rug hooker, you'll welcome a host of unusual techniques--many invented by the author--and valuable design counsel that will enhance your work. Seattle artist Gloria Crouse shares her innovative work using both conventional and unconventional materials. ... Read more

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Best Book for Punch Needle Rug Hooking
I believe this is THE book for learning how to use a punch needle to make rugs and one of the few on this subject. (Most books in this genre are on latch hooking or punch needle embroidery, but not punch needle rug hooking.)I built a frame from the instructions in this book and I am not that handy with building things. Gloria Crouse's design - although it does smack of the 60's - and use of materials was and is absolutely groundbreaking relative to the traditional/primitive style and design of rug making. She developed techniquesand used materials that had never been used before. Thank you Gloria!

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

Inspiring!Gets the creativity pumping!
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 andmethods that are priceless. ... Read more

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Follow the complete instructions given here for mastering this art. Dozens of classic patterns are included and everything needed to get started is contained in this book. ... Read more

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great
Book was in great condition, got to my house within a week. The contents of the book were what I had anticipated, overall completely satisfied.

Hooking
This is an excellent book with great pictures and patterns of hooked rugs.Many of these could be adapted for use with quilts or cross-stitch or even wood carving.A great buy at a great price.

Good starter book for beginners...
I used to do very small counted-cross stitch for a hobby. First, my return to college interrupted it, then my eyesight got to be a hindrance to this 'artistic' endeavor. The final straw came when I developed peripheral neuropathy that makes it very hard to handle the small needles. So I went looking for something I could do that would take me away from my sometimes depressing bioethics/disability work, and my always depressing attempt to finish my Ph.D. in science education. My sister and I both reached a consensus that rug hooking would be the answer, as it is a rather large format of crafting.

This book provides a lot of information on how to start, where to get the implements, what to use, etc. Even though I enjoyed looking at what others have done, the rugs shown were a bit too abstract and simplistic for my taste. I'd rather hook something along the line of fine art when I get along far enough. The photos are great, and this is an easily accessible book for beginners.

Karen Sadler

An inspiring book
I found this book very exciting and has me ready to get into hooking rugs.It really covers it all from materials, dying fabric, choosing fabric,where to buy supplies, great designs for both traditional and modern, andgood information on finishing projects.It gives lots of ideas for other,non-traditional materials that can be added to give your rug texture andthat personal touch.If you are looking for a fantastic book on this subjectlook no further this covers it all. I just can't say enough. If you want tolearn about rug hooking and you only buy one book.....this should be theone....it has itall!

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Good Solid Info, Nothing New
This book contains a lot of solid basic information, but doesn't really cover any new ground.It's still worth reading! ... Read more

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This year's edition, "Celebration XI" is a deserving heir to this noble lineage. Filled with photos of glorious rugs and profiles of the artists who created them, it showcases the glory of rug hooking in all of its multifaceted splendor. Open its cover and step into a virtual exhibition filled with 36 magnificent rugs present in 64 full color photographs many with close-ups that allow you to study technique, color selection, and use of materials! Reveals a vast array of styles including pictorials, Orientals, primitives, geometrics, fine cut, and more! Includes a sampling of embellished rugs that feature the innovative use of unusual materials such as yarn, beads, and ribbons and insightful artist profiles. ... Read more

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Rug hooking originated as a primitive art form, and this book takes crafters back to its roots. This book offers basic techniques for rug hooking, including dying and finishing techniques. More importantly, it attempts to unleash your creative side, encouraging you to let your imagination be your guide. See how simple drawings are translated into hooked art. Explore one artist's imaginative expressions and get motivated to create your own. Stephenson's own story of recycling wool into a menagerie of animals, pictorial scenes, geometrics, and nautical themes will add impulse to creativity. ... Read more

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Instruction, Yes.Inspiring, No.
I guess this is a fair 'how to' book, but not the quality I expected for the price.

Includes step-by-step walkthroughs for basic rug hooking, finishing, and dyeing
Designing & Hooking Primitive Rugs is a solid, all-around primer to rug hooking in primitive (often pictorial) styles, including step-by-step walkthroughs for basic rug hooking, finishing, and dyeing. The full-color illustrations not only guide the reader through the steps, but also offer a wealth of sample rugs created in tribute to ancient and primitive styles, encouraging the reader to be creative and dream up one's own design. In addition to rugs, hooked wall hangings, clothing, and decorative items are also featured in this excellent, original addition to needlecraft shelves.

It's not my style
I love primitive rugs, and that is the primary style I use to hook, but I was disappointed in this book. Susie is a prolific hooker, and most of the rugs shown are her own creations. Although they are primitive, I also find them somewhat childish, not the kind of rugs I enjoy. So after a quick inspection, I offered it for sale at my rug hookers group and sold it immediately! Definitely a good buy for the money.

Susie's rugs speak to those who love primitive Folk Art.
I didn't know what to expect when I ordered Susie Stephenson's book on primitive rugs.Her ad in Early American Life magazine drew me right in because of the rug featured in it.What a joy to see the many naive rugs, mats and other wonderful hooked items she has created!Susie is a true folk artist.As a rug hooker myself, I know how difficult it is to make a rug look "primitive".It isn't just using dark wool or certain colors.The rug should speak to you, delight you, make you laugh or smile.As I read each page of Susie's book and looked at the rugs she has created, I marveled at her ability to capture the soul of her subjects.I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys primitive folk art. ... Read more

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full-color photographyillustrations8 x 10More than 20 flowers are depicted in beautiful full-color photos, from spring's daffodils to winter's pointsettas, roses, lilies, geraniums and many more. A perfect book for anyone who has ever been puzzled by shading, hooking or dying wool for a pattern's flowers, or for anyone who wishes to create their own 'garden.' Topics include how to hook primitive flowers, throated flowers, and white flowers, and how to design your own floral rug.Ten experts have contributed to this book; including Nancy Blood, Connie Charleston, Marleta Anderson, Martha Beals, Helen Connelly, Susan Higgins, BJ Andreas, Jeanne Fallier, Betty McClentic, and Jane McGown Flynn.A glossary and section on basic hooking technique is included for beginners. ... Read more

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NICE COLORFUL PICTURES BUT WITH NO PATTERNS
WHEN I ORDERED THIS BOOK I THOUGHT IT WOULD HELP ME TO COPY A PATTERN ON MY OWN RUG BUT I WAS SURPRISED WHEN I FOUND THAT IT WAS WITH NO PATTERNS. ... Read more

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Back by popular demand, "Hooked on Cats" takes you step by step through a variety of styles and patterns and provides advice on capturing the look of cat fur, whiskers, eyes, and noses. Complete basic projects in a short time or use dye formulas and design hints to create your own rugs. Includes: tips and techniques from a renowned rug hooker; ten complete patterns with step-by-step instructions; a full-color gallery of rugs both old and new; special dyeing techniques; how to hook fur, whiskers, and more. ... Read more

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Fantastic book for Cat-loving rug hookers!
If you like cats you can not find a better book for hooking on the subject than this one. It gives detailed pattern instructions for all kinds of cats. It is full of lovely photos, many in color. The front cover tells itall. It is a color picture of a beautiful gray persian cat. Instructionsfor this cat are contained inside including how to dye for the project.Enjoy! ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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The book that does everything--and well!
I first borrowed this title from my local library.After ten minutes, I realized what a goldmine this book was, and I made a dash for the Amazon website to find my own copy.It was a good move.This book is a keeper!

From a discussion of fabrics, cutters, and hooks, the book moves on to technique.Itprovides really close-up photos of every step of the rug hooking process.If you're still learning the craft, you know how helpful this can be.

There are patterns for, and photos of, many kinds of finished products; these are both helpful and inspirational.Finishing the product--from pillows to wallhangings to stand-up snowmen--is explained and demonstrated.

Is this a trendy book?No.Is it a really, really helpful learn-the-basics-and-want-to-start-hooking-rugs-immediately book?You bet.

Excellent &necessary book
Rug hookers need this book!Wonderful illustrations and directions for doing all kinds of shading, for example. And direct from Jane Olson, many good hints and tips. Gene Shepherd is a gift to the rug hookers of the world!

Very good technique book
The first 3 chapters alone are worth the purchase if you are a new rug hooker.The remainder of the book is a very good reference.

Very Helpful
My friend has been doing rug hooking for some time now and it has always facinated me.Last year, she started me with a small kit and I have made 4 different rugs since.Since I have not been able to attend a class nor have had much time to get together with my friend, I thought it was time to get a book to better understand rug hooking and to know if I am doing it properly.This book has been very helpful with easy to understand instructions and pictures.

Jane Olson's Rug Hooker's Bible
All the highlights of Jane's book focus on specific lessons that each of us needs to learn.She presents the lessons in easy-to-read format and explains each step superbly. The color pictures add a dimension that only the eye can appreciate.Keep writing, Jane.Donna Stone ... Read more

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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 colour 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. ... Read more

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Rug hooking has been enjoying resurgence and is one of the fastest growing forms of fiber art today. Join talented craftsmen and learn to create an heirloom quality hand-hooked rug that incorporates beautiful designs with realistic animals. Hooked on the Wild Side, brought to you by Rug Hooking magazine, provides an easy-to-understand approach to hooking animals from beginning to end. Teacher Elizabeth Black explains everything you need to know about hooking any kind of animal. Take the guesswork out of the equation and learn to create exquisite, lifelike animals of your own. ... Read more

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Rug Hooking as Art!
I recently took up this rug hooking hobby, and eventually want to be able to do a rug of my rescue dogs, who are Bichons.Elizabeth Black is truly the most talented person on earth when it comes to hooking animals.Her rugs look more like paintings than something you would ever put on the floor.Each picture was inspiring and so motivating.The book has individual chapters on the steps involved; hooking different parts of the animals; how to choose backing, wool, and color choices.
There simply IS no other book to buy if you're interested in the "wild side" of rug hooking.My dream is to one day attend one of her classes and have my own Elizabeth Black-designed Bichon rug.

Buy this book.Then see what a really talented artist can do with strips of wool.

This is your book if you want to hook animals.
I bought this book when trying to hook the face of a goat. I'm glad I did.Elizabeth Black leads the reader through the characteristics of animals and how to achieve a realistic look.Her simple drawings of animal features help the reader when he/she can't remember whether the iris of a goat's eye is vertical or horizontal, or whether a zebra nose is wider at the bottom than at the top. Her tips on using colors to achieve certain effects is helpful too.Now I just wish she'd do one on people.

hooking animals
Goregous pictures of beautiful work, and very inspirational.Techniques are shown well, but not enough dyeing information for the subtle shading colors that animals require, or so I felt when I read it.Good reference book though.

animal eyes are the secret!!
Elizabeth Black has long been known in hooking circles for her animals, but after two workshops with her, this book is the perfet review and inspiration for anyone who loves animals.The techniques are taught, demonstrated and reviewed along with some stunning examples - a must have on your hooking shelf. ... Read more

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Never before have all the Reader's Choice rugs been gathered together in one volume. 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 in the annual Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs competitions. ... Read more

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Good Variety
This book has a good variety of projects.There are small projects like tree ornaments,or pillows,and there are are large rugs to hook.I really like the wedding rug.There are patterns in the book for the different projects,and color pictures.There is also good instructions for beginners.I like this book very much. ... Read more

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It has been 10 years since Rug-Hooking began the competition and book series A Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs, and this year the title couldn't be more appropriate. Rug hookers worldwide have reason to celebrate the existence of this fine series and many of the rugs in this edition celebrate . . . celebrations! Holidays, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions are featured in the juried work of this book.The jury selected hooked rugs in Celebration X are presented as full views and close-ups. This edition presents a variety of styles and subjects from finely shaded classic portraits to bold, exuberant primitives. The artists of the winning rugs explain in detail the designing, dyeing, and hooking process integral to the creation of these works of fiber art. ... Read more

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Another wonderful collection of hooked rugs
This annual series of hooked rugs is always inspirational.But then I'm a little prejudiced as one of my hooked pieces is in this issue.The photography is first rate and you get a 2 page description/picture of each juried piece.There are 36 total pieces featured. ... Read more

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Fifteen appealing and easy-to-use pattern designs from the best-known pattern designers in rug hooking. The patterns range from traditional to contemporary designs, giving both the beginning and more experienced rug hooker new projects to consider. ... Read more

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Latch hooking is one of the rare fiber arts that combines ease and flexibility. This yarn craft takes just minutes to learn, and the only materials required are a latch hook, yarn, and latch canvas. Despite its simplicity, the medium offers endless possibilities from home decoration to provocative artwork. Until now, latch hooking has become stuck in deep shag kitsch. But in Latch-hooking Rugs, artist and educator Lynda Spiro takes the craft beyond its acrylic past. Thanks to Spiro's new book, there is no need to be limited by the dated designs found in most commercial latch hook kits.

Latch-hooking Rugs teaches the basic techniques of the craft through supportive step-by-step directions, color illustrations, and vibrant photographs. The handbook also contains instructions for more than thirty different rug and wall-hanging projects, from bold stripes and checks to floral motifs to three-dimensional effects, all presented in colorways that complement today's decor. For latch-hookers who wish to create their own unique works, Spiro includes a chapter on design and inspiration. She even offers instruction on ways to use leftover yarn.

With more than 100 color illustrations and dozens of contemporary designs, Latch-hooking Rugs revives the meditative craft of latch hooking for today's crafter.

Customer Reviews (2)

very informative and fun to read
I found while there was a lack of technical information the book delivered on its promise- to get you creating great looking rugs quickly. a fun read that I have recommended to many

This book does not belong in the Textiles Handbook series
This is a very good project-centered book, so if that's what you want I recommend it.I have two other books in this series (yarn and dying) and they are rich with technique and I expected this book to be similar.The technical information in this book is very basic.For example, I was hoping for guidance selecting wool for projects; the book covers it in 2 paragraphs, and I felt the advice given was questionable.

I'm keeping the book because I like her color schemes.She also gives a great website for help designing your own patterns. ... Read more