14" x 21"

10"

Canadian rug hooker Deanne Fitzpatrick presents a collection of colorful, whimsical designs for welcome mats, area rugs, chair pads, and other decorative household items. Inspired by the seascape, the people, and the long rug-making traditions of the communities of the Atlantic coast, Deanne has adapted some of her favorite motifs to create practical, pictorial hooked canvases--Kissing Fish welcome mat, Old Rose oval rug, Coastal House chair pads, Dancing Women rug, and more. She provides the basic hooking instructions and tips on choosing the right backing (burlap or linen), gathering fabric (silks, wools, velvets--or just about anything else you can cut into strips), and binding the edges. She also provides templates for each of the 33 projects and instructions on transferring and positioning the motifs. Scattered throughout the book are inspiring photographs of Fitzpatrick’s many award-winning rugs, her stories of traditions that inspire her work, and insider’s tips for shortcuts and techniques. The whimsical, folk-art-style designs range from simple to more complex and will appeal both to beginners and experienced rug hookers.

With a hook and strips of wool, even beginners can create charming rugs in the traditional Americana style. From stars and stripes to heartland scenes, folk-art fans can bring this primitive style to life in their homes. Choose from a dozen folk-art style rugs that spotlight flags, Uncle Sam's hat and a vintage bicycle.

Hook and stitch your way to warm and whimsical designs with wonderful wool! From folk-art accents to funky accessories, you will find projects to start and finish in a snap.

Design Size 12" x 12" on hookable wool.

Size 14" Round

Quilt Pattern, a Hooked Rug and Punchneedle Pattern.

Approximate Finished Size 12" x 15".

23" x 34"

18" x 46"

22" x 22"

Finished hardwood frame has a unique ball joint that swivels 360 degrees adjusts your project to any angle. 14in x 11in work area. Shipped unassembled with assembly instructions.