Primitive Hooked Rugs for the 21st Century - Softcover

Norwood, Cynthia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1881982971 ISBN 13: 9781881982975

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

The growing field of rug hooking offers styles for every taste, and a favourite among hookers is the antique-looking primitive rug. One of the great voices in primitive rug hooking, Cynthia Norwood shares her knowledge based on 35 years of experience, study, and design success, and makes primitive rugs accessible today in Primitive Hooked Rugs for the 21st Century.

In Primitive Hooked Rugs for the 21st Century, Cynthia delves into what makes a good primitive rug, including the basic techniques, pat-terns, colours, and designs. She also covers the fabric choices and colour planning and backgrounds and borders that rug hookers must consider when creating their primitive rugs.

This book also includes special occasion rugs, such as rugs created for weddings and births. Rug hookers will also get 7 patterns for creating their own primitive rugs.

About this title

About the Author

Cynthia Norwood has been designing and hooking rugs since 1980 and is known as one of the premier experts on primitive style rug hooking. As a teacher and designer, she is in demand at rug schools and rug camps. She frequently contributes to Rug Hooking magazine. Her award-winning work has been exhibited in museums and shows and in publications around the country. She lives in Austin, Texas.

From the Inside Flap

One of the great voices in primitive rug hooking shares her knowledge with rug hookers. Based on her 35 years of experience, study, and design success, the author gives valuable tips and techniques for all who are interested in the world of primitive hooked rugs.
- History of rug hooking
- Examples of antique and primitive rugs
- Basic hooking techniques for primitive rugs
- What makes a good primitive rug
- Fabrics and colors, backgrounds and borders
- 7 primitive designs

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• Fabrics, techniques, colors, and color planning for primitive rugs.

• Backgrounds and borders to set off your primitive designs.

• Special primitive rugs for weddings, births, and other family occasions.

• Patterns, how-to instructions, and 200 colour photos to guide you.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ampry Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1881982971
• ISBN 13: 9781881982975
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112