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This guide to chinese rugs is a classic work of art history and of enormous importance to collectors, artists and casual readers alike. First published in the famous rug-making city of Tientsin more than fifty years ago in a limited edition, Chinese Carpets and Rugs has unjustly been out of print for far too long. It has been the object of eager and futile search by many collectors, and its reappearance here in a faithful photographic reprint is certain...
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This classic oriental rug guide is still the most comprehensive and authoritative book for buying or selling rugs-essential reading for any collector. Author, Charles W. Jacobsen was a world renowened authority on Oriental rugs. Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs represent the essence of his five decades of experience in buying and selling new and antique Oriental rugs. Experienced dealers and first-time buyers alike will benefit from the expert...
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The art of rug hooking, which consists of pulling dyed and cut wool fabric pieces through a backing, has typically been associated with New England, the South and Canada. Yet rugs from the American Midwest have contributed just as much to the development of the craft and its continuing popularity. The story of hooked rugs in the Midwest is a ragbag blending of romance, folklore, myth and common sense told through the colors of barns and sky, golden...
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This book explores the ancient art of rug weaving in Afghanistan. "Woven Legacies" will take you on a mesmerizing journey through time, a tale woven with threads of tradition, culture, and exquisite craftsmanship. As we unravel the ancient origins of rug weaving in this rugged and culturally diverse land, we discover a rich heritage that spans millennia, reflecting the convergence of nomadic lifestyles, cultural exchanges, and artistic brilliance....
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A visual how-to guide on the craft of tufting rugs, home decor, and more from the duo behind Tuft the World, the tufting company that has helped launch and educate a new generation of tufters.
Tuft the World is an easy-to-follow and beautifully illustrated guide to tufting, whether you're creating your first project or are a seasoned tufter. Brought to you by the preeminent experts in the machine-tufting field, this detailed crafting guide shows...
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This classic, historical book provides instruction on the facts necessary to enable the reader to identify any typical specimen of the better known classes of Oriental rugs. It gives diverse direction on classification with regard to their type, their age and their value. Despite its age this book contains much information that is still practical and useful today.
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Rag-rug making is a traditional craft. In Britain and North America the techniques that were most commonly used were hooking, prodding, braiding and weaving. These methods are now enjoying a revival, inspired partly by the desire to transform recycled materials into unique, hand-crafted pieces for the home.
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This set of seven kid's rugs showcases bright colors and playful animal designs. Worked with Deborah Norville soft worsted-weight yarn in Everyday Solids, the rugs can be used as cozy playmats for a baby or easy-to-wash floor mats for an older child's bathroom. The main section of each rug is worked with a large size N/9.00 mm hook and two strands of yarn. Double strands create a thicker final project and work up quickly. Crochet motifs are then...
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Now you can create a personalized mug rug of your choosing. It's as easy as 1,2,3. Pick out the background of your choice, select an applique motif, and decide if you'd like to add a sentiment. Just think of all the options you have when you allow yourself to be creative. You'll find everything you need to make countless combinations in Learn to Make Quilted Mug Rugs. Mix and match is all it takes to create your own personalized mug rugs.
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This comprehensive guide to making rugs and robes is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises four detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy Vol. 14 Rugs and Robes takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft Contents Include: History of Taxidermy;...
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If you want to make punch needle crafts with simple tools then read on...
Do you want to learn a new craft within hours?
Do you want to make cute toys for your younger loved ones this holiday season?
Do you find it difficult and expensive to find punch needling tools and supplies in your area?
You can start your punch needle adventure today while saving your time and money, with what I reveal inside this book.
Inside this you'll...
20) Beginner's Guide to Free Motion Quilting: What Beginners Should Know Before Starting FMQ + 4 Project
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How to start FMQ and break through the 'stitch-in-the-ditch' barrier, using only your home sewing machine
Are you tired of hand quilting the same patterns over and over again?
Does "drop the feed dogs" paralyze your brain and cramp your fingers?
Do you always feel a lack of control when doing machine quilting?
Are you sick of wasting fabric, thread, and time on traditional quilting?
If your answer is yes, then book is for you.
I, Beth Burns,...
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