Beautiful Ragwork: Over 20 Hooked Designs for Rugs, Wall Hangings, Furniture, and Accessories - Hardcover

Reakes, Lizzie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312303955 ISBN 13: 9780312303952

Verlag: St. Martin's Press, 2002

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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!

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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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: St. Martin's Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0312303955
• ISBN 13: 9780312303952
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
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