Not so long ago, home made hooky and proggy mats were essential to provide a bit of comfort and colour on bare stone or wood floors. They provided an activity that all the family (and often the neighbours) could join in and were a practical way of 'making something from nothing' by recycling old clothes and sacks. Many people have fond recollections of helping their mothers or grandmothers to make mats and recall the gossip, treats and fun on evenings when friends and family gathered around the...
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE HIT BBC SERIESBBC's The Repair Shop is a place where Britain's most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items that owners thought were beyond saving. Their shared love of craft has helped hundreds of people recover and relive cherished memories, and inspired millions to rediscover their own prized possessions. The skill required to properly restore those items may be beyond most of us, but there are small things we can al...
Rugs and Carpets from the Caucasus
by Liatif Kerimov and Nonna Stepanian
From its humble beginnings--a bent nail, burlap feed bag, pair of scissors, and the good parts of worn-out wool clothing were the original tools--rug hooking has developed into a fine art form that allows crafters to create beautiful, complex designs with an array of high-tech tools. Basic Rug Hooking distills the essential tools and techniques of this popular traditional craft and walks the reader through 5 rug-hooking projects, including a table mat, a project suitable for framing, and wearabl...
Blank Cookbook Recipes & Notes (Favorite Blank Cookbook to Write in, #1)
by Tracy Eshleman
Today, a combination of high quality and low price makes Chinese rugs the best value of all oriental carpets. And countries outside China itself, such as Tibet and Nepal, have broadened the market even further by producing Chinese-style rugs of the same high standard. The existing literature on this fast-expanding area is either expensive or available only to the trade. This comprehensive guide provides independent advice on how to find the rug you want at a price that suits your pocket. This co...
Kilim Rugs: Tribal Tales in Wool: Tribal Tales in Wool
by Susan Gomersall
For those seeking inspiration from these striking, tribal rug designs and those who want to own them, this is the perfect guide. It's packed with 235 big, striking color photos, and simply presented as a guide for both would-be buyers and for rug owners seeking the story behind their precious finds. Buying a rug can be a traumatic experience. Author and rug dealer Susan Gomersall sets out to answer the questions you always wanted to ask a rug dealer, but felt too intimidated to do so. Each chapt...