Every rug hooker needs a resource for edge finishes. Finishing Hooked Rugs covers eight different techniques, providing helpful tips and suggestions for professional looking edges.
Expert teachers, designers, and artists, well-known for their fine work and innovative techniques, demonstrate their favourite rug hooking finishing techniques with step-by-step photographs. Demonstrations include a range of styles to suit your rug hooking needs, including everything from simple whipping to complex combinations of hooking and braiding, along with techniques for knitting and crocheting. The designers will also show you how to care for and clean your hooked rug to help it stand the test of time.
Finishing techniques from expert teachers
Step-by-step photographs
Care and cleaning of hooked rugs
Includes whipped, knit, crocheted, and braided edges
About Editors of Rug Hooking Magazine
Rug Hooking magazine is the premier publication for hooked rug enthusiasts. It is published five times each year and produces high-quality instructional books written by the top artists in this textile field. Within its pages readersfind start-to-finish projects, beautiful photographs of fine hand-hooked rugs, and in-mative articles on a variety of topics, from history to techniques to artist profiles.