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 | 27 Hooked Rugs &Wool Appliqué. Christine Jansen. Two centuries-old crafts—rug hooking and wool appliqué—are demonstrated here. Accompanied by 202 color photographs, detailed instructions guide novice and advanced crafters through 17 projects featuring floral, folk art, and Christmas designs. Chapters include buying materials, dyeing wool, and the care and cleaning of your rug • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 202 color photos • 112 pp. • 978-0-7643- 3473-3 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD How to Hook Rugs. Christine J. Brault. With 159 photos and clear instruction you can create marvel- ous hooked projects for rugs, pillows, eye masks, foot stools, and stair treads in a wide range of col- orful, playful patterns. Learn about the tools, tech- niques, and patterns provided for each project. This book is essential for everyone interested in the art of rug hooking, whether a first timer or a compre- hensive pro! • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 159 im- ages • 80 pp. • 978-0-7643-2890-9 • PB • $15.00 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Oriental Rugs from A to Z. J. R. Azizollahoff. Novices and connoisseurs will be able to correctly identify the most distinctive styles and purchase contemporary Oriental rugs. More than 270 color photos, including close-ups. The text provides valuable information on rug pedigree and discern- ible workshop style, knot count, dyes, unusual rugs, the Lotus design, and specific rug weaving areas. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 271 color photos • 224 pp. • 978-0-7643-1995-2 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD The Illustrated Buyer’s Guide to Orien- tal Carpets, 3E. J.R. Azizollahoff. A practical introduction to Oriental carpets for laymen, designers, and collectors. Concise text, more than 400 beautiful color photographs, and detailed line drawings unveil the complexities. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 424 photos/ drawings • 194 pp. • 978-0-7643-2605-9 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD The Big Book of Hooked Rugs: 1950-1980s. Jes- sie A. Turbayne. More than 450 vintage color photographs chronicle the pivotal years of rug hooking—the 1950s through the mid-1980s. These meticulously crafted rugs, available at auctions, estate sales, flea markets, and on-line, are much in demand today. Includes lush floral motifs, Oriental-inspired patterns, intricate geometric designs, childhood themes, animal portraits, scenic landscapes, and much more. • 6" x 9" (152 x 228mm) • 458 images •448pp. •978-0-7643-2198-6•PB•$30.00 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD HOOKED RUGS The Complete Guide to Collecting Hooked Rugs: Unrolling the Secrets. Jessie A. Turbayne. Sought after by collectors, antique dealers, rug hookers, textile enthusiasts, folk art lovers, and in- terior decorators, the hooked rugs documented in this book, complete with more than 400 color pho- tos, make it a must have for all who admire these versatile floor and wall coverings. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 422 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643- 1954-9 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Contemporary Hooked Rugs: Themes and Memories. Linda Rae Coughlin. An exciting, diverse selection of more than 475 contemporary rugs illus- trating family memories, honoring children’s births, celebrating friendship, and depicting portraiture, ancient legends, scenic locations, and more. Show- cased are some of today’s most noted artists, along with new artists making their debut • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 478 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0- 7643-2557-1 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD The Creative Hooker. Jessie A. Turbayne. More than 525 color images highlight what’s being hooked in North America today. Includes designs of Amer- icana and Canadiana, advertising art, angels, and abstract motifs, as well as hooked works of art motivated by exotic cultures, Korean cranes, and ancient Persian textiles. Visit Niagara Falls, tour Soho, and preview the latest in hook-and-wear fashions. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 543 color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-2645-5 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Hooked on Rugs: Outstanding Contemporary Designs. Jessie A. Turbayne. More than 570 color photos chronicle what is being hooked today, putting to rest any notion that no one hooks rugs anymore. Included are hooked abstracts, animals, commem- orative pieces, landscapes, portraits, nautical themes, traditional patterns, and primitive styles. Of interest to collectors, textile artists, and dealers. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 573 color photos • 208 pp. • 978- 0-7643-2502-1 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Hooked Rug Storytelling: The Art of Heather Ritchie. Lesley Mary Close. 370 photos and insight- ful text introduce readers to renowned rug maker Heather Ritchie, her hooked rugs, and her unique style. Valuable insights into her techniques are shared that transform a basic handicraft into an art form of great subtlety. More than twenty of her “memory rugs” are displayed and discussed in detail • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 332 color & 38 b/w photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-3695-9 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD Oriental Rugs: The Secrets Revealed. Mark Blackburn. Answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contem- porary rugs are shown, from Tibet, India, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. With this information a buyer can approach the rug market confidently • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 894 color photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-2641-7 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Hooked Rug Treasury. Jessie A. Turbayne. This treasury holds more than 500 of the choicest hooked rugs. The chapters present the best work found from Nova Scotia to Hawaii over many years. Some of the finest private and museum collections are represent- ed and noteworthy public exhibits, auctions, dealers, and clubs for hooked rugs are listed. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 516 photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643- 0301-2 • HC • $49.95 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Hooked Rugs. Jessie A. Turbayne. The historical background and 300 color photos of many whimsical and geometric designs of hooked rugs appear here, along with instructions for starting a rug of your own. Hundreds of different rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental, and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs will delight all. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • over 300 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-88740-370-5•HC•$39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95CAD Hooked Rugs of The Deep South. Jessie A. Tur- bayne. The tradition of rug hooking is alive and kicking in the Heart of Dixie. Through 844 images, see lush floral motifs, intricate geometrics, Oriental and Persian styles, impressionistic portraits, scenic landscapes, and glimpses of the Old South. This is a great reference book for rug hooking enthusiasts, fiber artists, folk art lovers, collectors, history buffs, and lovers of anything Deep South. • 81/2"x11" (215 x 279mm) • 844 images • 288 pp. • 978-0-7643-3801- 4 • HC • $59.99 / £54.99 / 85.00 CAD Hooked Rugs Today. Amy Oxford, photography by Cynthia McAdoo. Photography by Cynthia McAdoo. More than 625 outstanding hooked rugs portraying a multitude of subjects: family, country, home, children, pets, flowers, history, wildlife, hobbies, and more, from classic forms to abstracts, traditional to con- temporary, to rugs for the floor and rugs for the wall. A celebration of the love of rug hooking • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 635 images • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643- 2152-8 • PB • $30.00 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Hooked Rugs Today: Strong Women, Flowers, Animals, Children, Christmas, Miniatures, and More—2006. Amy Oxford, photography by Cynthia McAdoo. 450+ wonderful hooked rugs by talented members of Vermont’s Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild. Includes 100+ pieces depicting the theme “Strong Women,” plus rugs with Oriental motifs, florals, abstracts, animals, architectural designs, delicate miniature rugs, and many more • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 456 color photos • 160 pp. • 978- 0-7643-2578-6 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Punch Needle Rug Hooking: Techniques and Designs. Amy Oxford. A complete “how to” photo essay walks you through every stage of rug making. A question and answer section, interviews with professional punch needle rug hookers, and photo- graphs of work from some of the field’s most inno- vative and inspired craftspeople make this book a must for any textile lover • 81/2"x11" (215x279mm) • 424 color photos, 37 b/w illustrations • 160 pp. • 978- 0-7643-1689-0 • PB • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Flat-woven Rugs & Textiles from the Caucasus. Robert H. Nooter. Explore Caucasian flat-woven carpets and textiles. 436 beautiful color photographs, including kilims, zilis, khorjins, and mafrash bedding bags. Weaving styles include a rich mixture of geo- metric and figurative forms. Also includes descriptions of the author’s field visits and investigation into the origins of these pieces. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 436 color photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-1961-7 •HC• $59.95 / £54.99 / 85.00 CAD RUGS: HISTORY Kilim Rugs: Tribal Tales in Wool. Susan Gomer- sall. Packed with 235 big, striking color photos, and simply presented as a guide for both would-be buy- ers and for rug owners seeking the story behind their precious finds. Both antique and modern rugs can be found, along with some indication of what these generally cost in a retail situation • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 235 color photos • 112 pp. • 978-0-7643- 1158-1 • PB • $24.95 / £22.99 / 34.95 CAD Penny Rugs: Sewing Wool Appliqué. Janice Sonnen. Learn the history of penny rugs—how they were made and where they originated—illustrated with wonderful antique examples. Color instructions walk you through the basic skills and materials for making your own rugs. Patterns provide you with the charming sheep, watermelon, crows, tulips, and hearts so beloved in primitive arts • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 105 color photos & 13 drawings • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-3467-2 • PB• $12.99 / £11.99 / 17.99CAD Designing & Hooking Primitive Rugs. Susie Stephenson. Basic techniques for rug hooking, in- cluding finishing and dyeing techniques. It unleashes your creative side, encouraging you to let your imag- ination be your guide. Stephenson’s own story of recycling wool into a menagerie of animals, pictorial scenes, geometrics, and nautical themes will add impulse to creativity. Explore one artist’s imaginative expressions and get motivated to create your own • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 231 color photos • 96 pp. •978-0-7643-3288-3•PB•$14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99CAD FIBER & TEXTILES |