Books

Our inventory of rug hooking books is extensive and when a new book is available we carry it. Whether you are looking for inspiration, have questions on how to dye, enjoy looking at spectacular rugs, have questions on wool for hooking or just want to learn how to hook we have the book for you.

Our braiding books are well rounded and you will find instructions on how to braid (butted or spiral), how much wool you need, great photos, and patterns for different styles of rugs.

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A CELEBRATION OF HAND-HOOKED RUGS XXII

$24.95

  

Enjoy this collection of incredible hooked pieces from throughout the
textile world. All of these beautiful color photos will inspire and
amaze you.

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A LIFETIME OF RUG HOOKING by DORIS EATON

$26.95

  

Nova Scotia's Doris Eaton has been hooking for nearly 50 years. Her book contains over 80
color photos of her rugs and the inspiration and materials behind her art. She also shares her
famous "Eaton Edge" for finishing a rug. 94 pages

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ANTIQUE COLOURS FOR PRIMITIVE RUGS by EMMA LOU LAIS and BARB CARROLL

$15.95

  

This book contains formulas for dyeing with Cushing's acid dyes.

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BASIC RUG HOOKING by STACKPOLE BOOKS

$21.95

  

Step-by-step instructions & photos that show in detail how to hook.

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BEAUTIFUL BRAIDING by DOROTHY PARKS PUTNAM

$6.00

  

This book is for the beginner as well as the advanced braider.

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BEAUTIFUL BUTTING by DOROTHY PARKS PUTNAM

$4.00

  

Precision in butting is vital to the achievement of high standard of braiding. This booklet, well illustrated with black & white photos, show how to overcome the problems of abrupt and ugly color changes.

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BEAUTIFUL WOOL - A HAND-DYER’S GUIDE by LAURICE HEATH

$26.95

  

This book is intended for both the beginner and the experienced dyer. Includes formulas for both Cushing and Pro Chem dyes.

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BRAIDING WITH BARBARA by BARBARA FISHER

$19.99

  

Wool rug braiding with a contemporary flare. 96 pages, 200 photos and illustrations. Follow her step-by-step
instructions for making rugs any size, shape or color. Also includes how to braid a pair of ruggies slippers.

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CELEBRATIONS READERS CHOICE WINNERS

$29.95

  

139 pages of All Time Favorite Hand-Hooked Rugs.

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COMBINING RUG HOOKING & BRAIDING by KRIS MCDERMET, CHRISTINE MANGES, DIANNE TOBIAS

$49.99

  

This book will teach everyone a clear and creative approach to combining rug hooking and braiding. Plus,
three complete beginning-to-end projects that you can use to practice the integration of hooking and braiding.
270 pages

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CREATING AN ANTIQUE LOOK IN HAND-HOOKED RUGS

$19.95

  

Let this book guide you to hooking antique-looking projects from start to finish.

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DESIGN BASICS FOR RUG HOOKERS by SUSAN FELLER

$24.95

  

This book will teach you design elements that every rug hooker should know, tips on how to develop an appealing design and
lessons on color contrast, balance and movement. More then 80 pictures of hooked pieces and a free pattern pullout.
90 pages

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DESIGNING & HOOKING PRIMITIVE RUGS by SUSIE STEPHENSON

$14.99

  

This book offers basic techniques for rug hooking, including finishing and dyeing techniques. Susie shares her stories about recycling wool into a menagerie of animals, pictorial scenes, geometrics and nautical themes.

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DESIGNING HANDMADE RUGS by ANNIE SHERBURNE

$19.95

  

Create colorful, innovative designs through creative use of classic
design elements - for all kinds of hooked, needle punched and prodded rugs.
Includes instructions and patterns for 11 rugs, pillows and handbags.
125 pages

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DIFRANZA DESIGNS CATALOG by HAPPY and STEVE DIFRANZA

$7.00

  

A catalog of hooking patterns designed by Happy and Steve Difranza, with a section of technical information for those wishing to improve their skill.

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DYEING SIMPLY BOOK by DONNA SWANSON

$5.95

  

This book has formulas for spot dyeing, that will work especially well for the primitive rug hooker. This book uses mostly all Cushing Dyes.

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DYEING WOOL by KAREN SCHELLINGER

$59.99

  

This book takes dyeing to new heights! Karen uses 20 unusual dye techniques.
All levels. 627 wonderful color photos, 256 pages, hard cover book.

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GEOMETRIC HOOKED RUGS by GAIL DUFRESNE

$24.95

  

Over 100 full color photographs, a free pattern insert with tips on how to hook the design. Gail explains the role
of color in geometric rugs and the importance of light and dark values.

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HOOKED ON RUGS OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS by J. TURBAYNE

$39.95

  

570 color photographs of contemporary hooked rugs.

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HOOKED RUG LANDSCAPES by ANNE-MARIE LITTENBERG

$24.95

  

This book gives step-by-step instructions on designing rugs and hooking landscapes.

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