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4-color,7 x 10

Featuring the works of acclaimed rug hooker Polly Minick, this splendid publication is a unique blend of book, engagement calendar, and artist showcase.

Complete with more than 24 full-color photographs of Polly's rugs (two for each month)this handsome book allows you to view rugs from private collections, many of which have fetched up to $3,000. Plus, the book of days format allows room to record dates of guild meetings, exhibits, notes on the progress of your rug hooking, pattern sketches, or reflections. Theres also information on Polly and the art of rug hooking. And each month brings a hint for a specific facet of rug hooking, from dyeing to execution.An engagement calendar, journal, rug hookers notebook, or delightful gift, A Rug Hooking Book of Days is sure to delight all who open its covers. ... Read more

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Rug Hooking Book of Days
One of the few books on rug hooking, put together in a very usable calendar form, full of fantastic photos of out of this world art rugs - The Best on the market, you must buy this book ... Read more

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This excellent magazine is printed on high quality paper. It is filled with information and instructions and includes a pull-out pattern. ... Read more

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The winners of the Annual Juried Exhibit of hand-hooked rugs created by the readers of Rug Hooking magazine. Most rugs made in 1995 or 1996. ... Read more

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Packed with photos, tips, and directions, "The Complete Natural Dyeing Guide" is like having an expert natural dyeing instructor right by your side. Features 89 different natural dye recipes, from plants in your garden to mail order dyes. Includes color photos of swatch material for every color formula, a handy "Dyes-by-Color Index" and "Resources" section to get you what you need, and a gallery of beautiful rugs created with these natural dye recipes. ... Read more

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A Must Have for the Novice or the Expert
If I could have only 1 book for dyeing this would probably be it. It's format is easy to read, the spiral bound makes it convenient to leave open on your work space and the 'recipes' are simple and clear so that even the novice can jump in and enjoy the process.A great gift for yourself or the fiber lover in the family.

Excellent
Great book, for people who grow their own natural dye plants.Great recipes showing light fastness and different colors available for each plant.You may want to order two, in case you use it so much you damage the first copy.
More than worth the money! ... Read more

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One of the most challenging aspects of beginning a new project is the planning and design part. Now, with the introduction of "The Secrets of Planning and Designing Hand-Hooked Rugs", brought to you by "Rug Hooking" magazine, this easy-to-follow process becomes clear for the novice as well as the most experienced rug hooker. Deanne Fitzpatrick will guide you step-by-step through each stage - from conception to completion. A free full-size pullout template pattern to assist in designing your own personalised rug is included. ... Read more

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rug hooking book
The the book is very good for the beginner to more advanced rug hooker.Good ideas and easy to understand instructions and pictures. I myself am new to this craft.

Hooking
A great beginners book, but lots of ideas for experienced rug hookers also.Good price.

Misleading title
I feel this book is only suitable for a small segment of the rug hooking community. It's ideas are primarily for landscapes and people to be hooked in a primitive style. I found there to be way to much personal stories about the author and her town and what gave her inspiration. I am also not fond of her style of hooking since everythings looks bumpy and edges are rough. If you like these attributes in your rug hooking, then you will enjoy this book.

Wrong information
I would not have bought this book in I had been able to learn more about it before buying it.The book was about designing rugs, but I was looking for information about finishing them, such as how to make corners that are not lumpy.It was a nice book, but useless to me.Potential buyers need to be able to look inside books, and I will not buy another book unless I can see the table of contents.

Fitzpatrick is a genius, but
I enjoyed reading this book, it is full of good information about how to be creative as a rug design artist.If I had a criticism, it would be that Fitzpatrick keeps too many secrets to herself. She expects the reader to figure out a lot of the technique by looking at the photos.As a person who likes to have lots of information at hand, I was left needing more.But the book is full of beautiful photos of Fitzpatrick's designs.She is one of the more non-traditional rug hookers, and I truly enjoy her style.I just wish she was better at describing it. But don't let this keep you from buying the book.I recommend it in spite of this teeny criticism.You'll get many good hours of reading and design tips. ... Read more

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This is the only juried exhibit of the year's best hand-hooked rugs. This book includes house decorating tips with hooked rugs. Full-page color spreads of 60 beautiful hand-hooked rugs. Reader's Choice Ballot-chance to vote for your favorite rugs. This book features categories for Adaptations, Commercial Designs, and Original Designs. ... Read more

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Inspiring Book, a Must Read!
This book inspired me to learn and create.It represents all from traditional to contemporary, design to free hand design, all quality art from such talent.

Libraries catering to hand-rug hookers will find this a key acquisition
Each year for the past 19 years Rug Hooking Magazine has published this annual volume collecting the finest rugs narrowed from numerous entries and selected by judges for their striking elements. The result is a powerful pairing of a full-page, close-up color image of each rug with a piece about how the rug was constructed, and judges' notes. Libraries catering to hand-rug hookers will find this a key acquisition.

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This is a wonderufl and colorful display of the all the selected artistic and technically correct hooked rugs selected for the year by judges.It's a good selection and a great presentation.You as the reader get to vote for your favorite amoung them at the end.See if you are right? ... Read more

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An annual showcase of Rugs and Wallhangings by the Readers of Rug Hooking Magazine. ... Read more

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A Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XVII, now in its 17th year, is bigger and better than ever before. This special annual book now has 120 pages and is packed with 60 beautiful full-page color images from the only juried exhibit of the year s best hand-hooked rugs. Learn the inspiration and story behind each design, what kinds of challenges were encountered, and how the artisans bring all the elements together to create their special motif. Each story is unique; every design is different. Read the expert rug critiques from each of the Celebration judges to see why they voted for these rugs. Don t miss this opportunity to enjoy the finest hooked rugs of 2007. ... Read more

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celebration of hand hooked rugs
WONDERFUL soft covered book with the best of the best hooked rugs of the year. BEAUTIFUL photographs. There is no doubt that you will love this book! ... Read more

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This book contains 159 designs from Azerbaijan where native rug weavers have been using these motifs for hundreds of years. These Strong, traditional designs (Persian, Caucausian, Turkish & Central Asiatic carpet designs) will appeal to needle workers, weavers, and other craft people. ... Read more

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very nice book
there is a lot of picture and designs that help me to develope my understanding how is the rug is done ... Read more

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Glossary of terms, Artists by suits, each color exhibit labeled with artists name and town ... Read more