Simply Modern
Contemporary Designs for Hooked Rugs
Deanne Fitzpatrick(Author)
Nimbus Publishing Ltd
Published on 7. April 2015
Book
Hardback
152 pages
978-1-77108-216-7 (ISBN)
Description
With over two decades of experience as a rug-hooker, studio-owner, and teacher, celebrated fabric artist Deanne Fitzpatrick introduces readers to the possibilities of modern rug-hooking design. Rug-hookers of all levels will find Fitzpatrick's instructional narratives and step-by-step methods for creating everything from themed rugs to pillows to ornaments an accessible and inspirational introduction to the craft. Tips and techniques such as how to choose and dye your own materials, achieving texture and shape, transferring patterns, outlining and blending, finding inspiration, and cultivating your creative process to develop an authentic style are interspersed with passages on the author's artistic process. Features over 100 colour photographs of Fitzpatrick's own projects and techniques, providing readers with reference points for turning their own experiences into gorgeous rug-hooked art.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Halifax
Canada
Illustrations
110 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 271 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
867 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77108-216-7 (9781771082167)
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Person
Rug-hooking artist Deanne Fitzpatrick is renowned worldwide for her stunning rugs and patterns. Her work is in permanent exhibits at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Museum of Civilization, among others, and she has made frequent radio and television appearances. Deanne is also the author of East Coast Rug-hooking Designs and Hook Me a Story. She lives in Amherst, Nova Scotia.