Creative Rug Hooking Author:Anne D. Mather "All kinds of rugs fill these pages.as blueprints for ideas;...as illustrations for certain textural points; and. as companions of four styles of color and texture. Tips come in all shapes and content. "--Booklist — If you've longed to make truly personalized rugs, the knowledge and inspiration found within these pages are unmatched. Top a... more »rtisans have added technically innovative methods to this traditional craft and the results are visually stunning. Using many magnificent examples of finished works, from landscapes to whimsical animals to flowers and fruits, a longtime rug hooker shows how to incorporate alphabets and adapt patterns and borders, deleting what you don't want and substituting what you like. Play with texture and color, following the tips of four unique craftswomen. Put the guidance on stitching, designing, and developing a style to work instantly, on 10 original projects, plus sample alphabets, all created by these creative professionals.« less