Everyday Folk Art: Hooked Rugs And Quilts To Make [Paperback] Review

I LOVE books that have a dual purpose and EVERYDAY FOLK ART does just that!If you are a quilter, buy this book and make the quilt, then hook a rug to go along with it.And, remember the reverse, if you are a hooker, buy this book, hook a rug and then make the quilt to go along with it.Either way, you will learn a new technique.AND, if you already do both crafts, the book will keep you busy for many days and nights to come.

There are eight patterns that range from stars to animals to patriotic themes to game themes to a Log Cabin and finally an Irish Chain.The quilts are made by piecing alone or with piecing and appliqué.There is even a easy technique for making a Log Cabin (not the pattern but the actual Log Cabin) that uses "ragged" fabric.The rugs are hooked to match the themes of the quilts.You could even use up all those scraps you hate to throw away as a quilter and make a "scatter" rug --- one that is just a maze of colors.

Each quilt pattern has a materials list, cutting instructions and then instructions for putting the quilt together, along with graphics to help explain what you are suppose to do.If special templates are needed, they are also included.A full color photo of the finish quilt is provided.For each rug, the same things are provided as for the quilts.

There are tips in special colored boxes throughout the book and each author gives a brief overview about the pattern.The chapters at the end of the book include ten pages of basic quilting how-to's, 16 pages of basic rug hooking how-to's and a page of resources in case you cannot locate any of the supplies you might need to create these wonderful folk art pieces.This sister duo sure has a knack for fabric arts.

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Get inspired to stitch and hook! This collection of all-new quilts and coordinating hooked rugs comes from a team of talented sisters-back with more of the signature folk-art style they shared in their first book, Folk Art Friends.
·Create eight pairs of quilts and rugs that spotlight favorite themes, from antique game boards to baseball and pets
·Achieve a timeless look with traditional quilt patterns, such as Log Cabin and Irish Chain
·Learn all you need to know about hooking rugs and stitching quilts-complete how-tos are provided for both

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Oriental Carpet Design: A Guide to Traditional Motifs, Patterns and Symbols [Paperback] Review

This book has been my "bible" on the subject of oriental rugsfor about 5 years. It has been a source of knowledge and great pleasure asI have learnt more and more on this fascinating subject and purchased manyrugs in the meantime. It never stays in the bookshelf very long, as I amfrequently referring to it as the rug buying "bug" hits me. Thebook is comprehensively illustrated and has detailed information onsubtleties of pattern design, which help in the identification of differentrugs, even within a single district. I cannot recommend this book toohighly as an attractive and informative book for novice or experienced ruglovers alike. In comparison, I have been a little disappointed with"Oriental Rugs, Vol 2,PERSIA", which I purchased recently (seeseparate review).

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"One of the most useful books to cover the whole of the field...Mr. Ford is to be congratulated on having produced a work that should stand the test of time."-Carpet Review Weekly

In this comprehensive survey, P. R. J. Ford shows readers how to recognize the different structural and design features of oriental rugs and carpets. The designs are grouped according to their essential characteristics. This approach illuminates the cultural background of each, revealing at once the similarities and the differences between the various carpet-weaving areas

Illustrations of modern types, with descriptions of their key characteristics-construction, materials, sizes, colors-and of the clues that establish a rug's precise origins, appear together with a balanced appraisal of the qualities of modern production from towns, villages, and tribal areas. Extensive cross-referencing and detailed indexes make this an invaluable reference guide for dealers and collectors, and for anyone who has an appreciation of and interest in rugs. 800+ illustrations and photographs, 400 in color.

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