Hooking Mats and Rugs: 33 New Designs from an Old Tradition [Large Print]

by Deanne Fitzpatrick

This book features original designs and motifs, inspired by the long traditions of the craft 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589233808
• ISBN13: 9781589233805
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Quarry Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Beautiful book with lots of great images of some really wonderful rugs and mats. Lots of great info and ideas.

What a great rug hooking book!

This is just a wonderful book. I very much enjoyed reading Deanne Fitzpatrick's narrative of the way her life in the Canadian Maritimes has influenced her work. The photographs are excellent and show the detail of the work. Even the recipe for the Oatcakes (page 42) was great! This book is an inspiration for experienced rug hookers, and has good basic instruction for the beginner. I also enjoy reading Deanne's "diary" on her website [...]. The integration of personal philosophy, art and creativity all come together in an remarkable way.

Some very familiar designs and text~~~

Lots of repetition in Deanne's books. This one is almost identical to an earlier one, even using the same text. Repetition is common in many of her books, so one must watch for this. All in all everything she does is noteworthy, and easy to understand , but sometimes repetitious.

Beautiful designs

These hooked designs are wonderful--really unique. Not at all like the typical traditional patterns you usually find out there. The colors and shapes are bright and bold and each pattern tells a story. I love the author's way of working, too. There's no right and wrong way. She lets each design take you where it wants to go. So inspiring! I can't wait to make my first rug!