The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs

by Polly Minick

Book Overview

Create charming rugs in the traditional Americana style with designs from one of today's leading rug-hooking artists. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564777529
• ISBN13: 9781564777522
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Martingale and Company
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.9" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Home decor and a travel journal

The book starts off with a 10-page travel journal. I enjoyed reading about Polly's travels which include book signings, meeting other rug hookers, workshops, a class reunion and a family trip. A dozen projects are featured between the 80 pages of THE AMERICANA COLLECTION. These are done in red, white, blue and beige colors but if that doesn't fit your décor, simply create them in colors that do. Projects range from the American Flag, to fish, to baseball and one even has a beach theme. Each project has a material list, cutting instructions and how to create and finish the rug. A color photo of the project is provided. There is also a "blurb" about each one or maybe a tip on how to solve a problem that a particular rug would create when you hook it. Sixteen pages are provided to walk you through the hooking process from hooking supplies down to signing and caring for your rugs. The last three pages are resources, acknowledgments and a bio on the author. Gather your supplies, set aside some time and create a warm and welcoming hooked piece for your home.

The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs (That Patchwork Place)

This is an excellent book. I loved reading all the history on Polly's family because it actually sets the backdrop for all the rugs. It makes all her work become more personal. I thought it was great that all the patterns are included in the book.