- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press; First Edition edition (Dec 6 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312303955
- ISBN-13: 978-0312303952
- Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 22 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 644 g
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#263,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #49 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Rugs
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Product Description
Product Description
Using a range of recycled materials from nylon, cotton, lycra, and crimplene to plastic bags, Lizzie Reakes' designs have a wit and originality that will inspire even the most reluctant needlecrafter to reach for his canvas.
24 exciting and original projects include:
* Shaped hearth rugs
* Patchwork squares
*Children's activity mats
*Sentimental samplers
*Wall banners
*Muslin curtains
*Cushion covers
*Shoulder bags
*Hair accessories
*Ties
*And much more!!!
Reakes' projects combine hand-hooking and simple applique to eye-catching effect. She explains each project aided by clear step-by-step photographs. And she includes templates for over a dozen designs. With its extensive guide to choosing materials and making the best use of color, pattern, and texture, this is the ideal book for the ragwork enthusiast...and for anyone who wants a stellar introduction to this exciting craft!
24 exciting and original projects include:
* Shaped hearth rugs
* Patchwork squares
*Children's activity mats
*Sentimental samplers
*Wall banners
*Muslin curtains
*Cushion covers
*Shoulder bags
*Hair accessories
*Ties
*And much more!!!
Reakes' projects combine hand-hooking and simple applique to eye-catching effect. She explains each project aided by clear step-by-step photographs. And she includes templates for over a dozen designs. With its extensive guide to choosing materials and making the best use of color, pattern, and texture, this is the ideal book for the ragwork enthusiast...and for anyone who wants a stellar introduction to this exciting craft!
About the Author
Lizzie Reakes has worked on hand-hooked textiles using recycled materials for nearly a decade. Her work has sells to private clients and to exhibitions. It has been featured on television in the UK, and in several magazines, including Vogue, Country Living, and House Beautiful. Between commissions, she teaches ragwork.
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3.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Ragwork, July 23 2004
By Kelly - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Beautiful Ragwork: Over 20 Hooked Designs for Rugs, Wall Hangings, Furniture, and Accessories (Hardcover)
Where as I wouldn't say this is a beginners book, it does cover the basics. I think this is a great book for someone who is interested in seeing what else is possible with this medium.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed, Nov 4 2008
By LaDawna Booze "LaDawna Booze" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Beautiful Ragwork: Over 20 Hooked Designs for Rugs, Wall Hangings, Furniture, and Accessories (Hardcover)
I found this book to be a real disappointment. The cover is the best 'design' feature of the book.
3.0 out of 5 stars
second review is correct,, April 3 2012
By ms.hart - Published on Amazon.com
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the book has little for inspiration, and some chapters have items that are really dated and silly looking ( ex: accessories )BUT, the rug ideas are solid ( there are five ) you can see the possibilities in them, and the directions are clear and easy to follow. there is no information here, though, that you cant find online.
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