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"The Art of Rug Hooking" by Anne D. Mather

The Art of Rug Hooking: by Anne D. Mather (Sterling Press-September 1998). 128 pages containing 71 color illustrations and 20 black & white. Hardcover 8 1/2" x 11". This rug hooking reference covers all aspects of hooking, from where/how to start, to displaying your finished product.

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"Bed Rugs" by Jessie Marshall

Bed Rugs by Jessie Armstead Marshall - extraordinary needlework examples from the women of the 18th & 19th century are discussed & illustrated. (soft bound)

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"Basic Rug Hooking" by Alice Bealty, Mary Sargent

"Basic Rug Hooking" (primitive style)
Alice Beatty & Mary Sargeant.

Step-by-step instructions for
creating traditional hand-hooked rugs
in the primitive style. 160 pages

 

Comprehensive Dyeing Guide by Maryann Lincoln

10 years of recipes from the dye kitchen. 144 pages in color.

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"Hooking with Yarn"

Hooking with Yarn - By Judy Taylor.  Tips & Techniques that add a new twist to your hand hooked rugs.

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"the Complete Natural Dyeing Guide" by Marie Sugar

The Complete Natural Dyeing Guideby Marie Sugar.
89 Natural dye Recipes from the rug hooker and other
fiber artists. (Soft bound)

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"The Complete Book of Rug Hooking" by Joan Moshimer

The Complete Book of Rug Hooking: by Joan Moshimer
(Dover Publications-1989). 138 black & white illustrations,
21 color illustrations. 184 pages 8 3/8" x 11 1/4" softcover.
An extremely useful guide to virtually all aspects of rug hooking.
Enhanced with over 130 clear drawings and photographs, and a wealth
of helpful hints and advice, this book contains instructions for
12 practical rug hooking projects.

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"Hooking Rugs" by Gloria Crouse

Hooking Rugs-New Materials, New Techniques:
by Gloria E. Crouse (Taunton Press-1990).
147 pages hardcover. If you're new to rug
hooking, you'll find here all the information
and encouragement you need to get started. If
you're a seasoned rug hooker, you'll welcome a
host of unusual techniques and valuable design
counsel that will enhance your work.
 
Companion video available 45min

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"Shading Flowers" by Jeanne Field

  Shading Flowers-The Complete Guide for Rug Hookers: by Jeanne Field (Stackpole Books-1991). 138 pages softcover. Flowers have long been a favorite subject for rug hooking, but their complexities can be intimidating.
 
Shading Flowers introduces the materials and methods
necessary for rug hookers of all experience levels to create vibrant  flowers. These detailed techniques can be adapted to any pattern.
 

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Prisms #1

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Prisms #2

 
 
 
Prisms #1 Dye Book contains 66 Spot and 35 Oriental Back Ground recipes.  This book is also a companion to Prism Dye Sampler Kit #1 not included.  view:http://www.linartdesigns.com/catalog/c39_p9.html

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The book Prisms #2 contains 159 swatch formulas: 57 straight gradations and 102 transitionals using ProChem acid dyes.
This book is a companion to Prism dye Sampler Kit 2, not included.

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Prisms #3

 
 
 
This dye book Prismas #3 has 80 formulas using ProChem acid dyes.  The formula's are for abrash, watercolors and spots.  In addition, Prisms #3 book can be used with Prism Dye Sampler Kits 1 & 2, not included.  To view:

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"Primary Fusion" Dye Book

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Multiple Fusion " Dye Book

 
 
 
Primary Fusion formula book using 4 Pro-Chem acid dyes - red (magenta 338), blue (blue 490), yellow (yellow 119, and black.
Dyes not included with book.
 
With the above 4 colors, this book offers you 58 formula's.
Great way to start for a beginner.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A guide to dyeing spots and backgrounds using 26 Pro Chem
dyes.
 
Instructions and tips to create 105 formula's.