Rug Hooking with Fancy Fibers

Rug Hooking with Fancy Fibers

Are you looking for a way to jazz up your rug hooking? This book will introduce you to a whole new world of fancy fibers to use in your hooked rugs! Well-known designer and teacher Gail Dufresne shows you how to use yarns and ribbons, buttons and beads, silk and other alternative fibers in your hooked pieces. In this book, you'll learn:
how to jazz up the background

how to use alternate fibers, such as sari silk, Crepe de Chine, silk brocade, silk yardage, velvet, cotton, spandex, and more

how to add embellishments, such as beads, buckles, sequins, zippers, shells, semi-precious stones, and more

how to combine rug-making techniques, such as sculpting, prodding, braiding, punch needle, quilling, shirring, and more

where to look for rug hooking inspiration

Unusual materials, unexpected shapes, and surprising tricks can make a hooked piece a piece of art suitable for display on your wall or the wall of a gallery. Lavishly illustrated with Dufresne's own rugs and the works of other contemporary artists, this book will inspire you to look beyond your wool stash. Add a little glitz and surprise to your next masterpiece!

Country USA
Brand Search Press
Manufacturer UNKNO
Binding Paperback
EANs 9781945550027
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Search Press
Manufacturer	UNKNO
Binding	Paperback
EANs	9781945550027
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Rug Hooking with Fancy Fibers

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