Finishing Hooked Rugs: Favorite Techniques from the Experts - Softcover

Magazine, Editors Of Rug Hooking

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1881982998 ISBN 13: 9781881982999

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Every rug hooker needs a resource for edge finishes. Finishing Hooked Rugs covers eight different techniques, providing helpful tips and suggestions for professional looking edges.

Expert teachers, designers, and artists, well-known for their fine work and innovative techniques, demonstrate their favourite rug hooking finishing techniques with step-by-step photographs. Demonstrations include a range of styles to suit your rug hooking needs, including everything from simple whipping to complex combinations of hooking and braiding, along with techniques for knitting and crocheting. The designers will also show you how to care for and clean your hooked rug to help it stand the test of time.

About this title

About the Author

Rug Hooking magazine is the premier publication for hooked rug enthusiasts. It is published five times each year and produces high-quality instructional books written by the top artists in this textile field. Within its pages readersfind start-to-finish projects, beautiful photographs of fine hand-hooked rugs, and in-mative articles on a variety of topics, from history to techniques to artist profiles.

From the Inside Flap

Every rug hooker needs a resource for edge finishes. In this comprehensive book, 11 master rug hookers share their secrets and helpful tips for achieving professional-looking edges with eight different techniques. Also included is information on blocking, preserving rugs, and repairing damaged rugs. A must-have for rug hookers everywhere!
Learn to create:
- Three kinds of whipped edges
- Crocheted edges
- Knitted borders
- Braided edges
- Stretcher bar finishes
And more!

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• Finishing techniques from expert teachers
• Step-by-step photographs
• Care and cleaning of hooked rugs
• Includes whipped, knit, crocheted, and braided edges

Edition details

• Publisher: Ampry Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1881982998
• ISBN 13: 9781881982999
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 106