Rag Rugs (Letts Contemporary Crafts S.) - Hardcover

Davies, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1852383410 ISBN 13: 9781852383411

Publisher: Letts of London, 1992

Synopsis

Rag rugs have been a feature of American homes since the middle of the 19th century. Warm and hard-wearing, they can be made from recycled clothing, blankets, or any other scrap textiles. Designs and colors vary from subtle natural patterns to bold, bright compositions, all displaying the unique versatility of the craft. In Rag Rugs, Ann Davies explains the various techniques, including the hand techniques of hooky and proddy and the plethora of gadgets designed to make the job easier. Highly illustrated with 120 color photos as well as diagrams, the book includes advice on dyeing fabrics in the microwave, cutting by hand and other methods, and working with and without a frame; it also looks at various backing materials and methods of finishing edges. Providing an excellent overview of the work of modern rag rug makers, this book will also be of interest to textile artists.

About this title

Synopsis

From the LETTS CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS series, a guide to the basic principles of making hooked rugs, and related techniques such as prodding and plaiting. Includes projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Letts of London
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852383410
• ISBN 13: 9781852383411
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96