Book
Rug hooking for the first time / Donna Lovelady.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780806993874
- ISBN: 1402722370 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0806993871
- Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Sterling, c2003.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 111) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Rugs, Hooked. |
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Public Library | 746.74 LOV (Text) | 35151000636944 | Adult Non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
More information
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2003 June #1
Once again, Chapelle Studios has its finger on the pulse of America, this time spotlighting the art of rug hooking. Californian Lovelady acts as guide, narrating via a familiar format of basics, techniques, questions and answers, and gallery of artists' examples. The work here, 24 projects as demonstrated through Q&As, is definitely and defiantly primitive, reminiscent of the outsider art popularized in the last 10 or so years. There are all sorts of simple shapes, like hearts and bears and houses, as well as more complicated forms, such as a 3-D doll. Most are finished as rugs or wall hangings; a few--a ladybug purse, for instance--transcend "cuteness" into attractive utilitarianism. Everything's readied for the first-timer, from color photographs to information on hooks, frames, wools, and dyeing, among other topics. Just supply the actual materials. ((Reviewed June 1 & 15, 2003)) Copyright 2003 Booklist Reviews - Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews August #1
Like other volumes in the popular "For the First Time" series, this book breaks down learning a new craft into small steps, each of which answers a specific question. The book is divided into four main sections: "Rug-Hooking Basics," "Basic Techniques," "Beyond the Basics," and "Gallery." Richly illustrated, the section on hooking basics not only answers the question "What do I need to get started?" but also includes photographs of all the equipment and supplies required, along with information on preparing the wool, dyeing, cutting, transferring the design, and hooking. "Basic Techniques" guides the reader from completing a simple design to creating more challenging work with letters and faces, while "Beyond the Basics" covers more complex projects, such as purses and footstool covers. A gallery of works for inspiration and a useful resource guide round out one of the best beginner's rug-hooking books to come along in a long time. Public libraries will want this one. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
