Creative Techniques for Rug Hookers

After you've mastered the basics of hooking and designing rugs, kick your art up a notch with your own artistic vision and personal touches. The creative approaches and techniques in this book will help you make every piece extra special and uniquely yours!

Hooking realistic portrait rugs

Awareness rugs--create art with a message

Special borders and embellishments

Steampunk designs

• The Color Lab: Color Cues for Rug Hooking
• Hooked Rug Portraits (Rug Hooking)
• The Rug Hooker's Bible: The Best From 30 Years Of Jane Olson's Rugger's Roundtable
• Story Rugs and Their Storytellers: Rug Hooking in the Narrative Style
• Scrappy Hooked Rugs: Making the Most of the Wool in Your Stash
• Maryanne Lincoln's Comprehensive Dyeing Guide
• Designed by You: Ideas and Inspiration for Rug Hookers
• Coils, Folds, Twists, and Turns: Contemporary Techniques in Fiber
• Rug Hooker's Companion
• Finishing Hooked Rugs: Favorite Techniques from the Experts