Beautiful Ragwork
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1903975336
AuthorLizzie Reakes
SummaryMaking hand-hooked rugs has been an immensely popular craft for centuries, and now a leading young textile artist has brought together a collection of stunning new designs.
Using a range of recycled materials from nylon, cotton, lycra and crimplene to plastic bags, Lizzie Reakes has created twenty four exciting and original projects for you to recreate at home. From a classic heart rug to a child's activity mat, a sentimental sampler to a muslin curtain and from a chair seat to a funky 70's-style shoulder bag, her designs have a wit and originality that will inspire even the most reluctant needlecrafter to reach for their canvas.Each project is explained with clear step-by-step photographs and there are templates for over twelve of the designs. With its extensive guide to choosing materials and making the best use of colour, pattern and texture, this is the ideal book for every ragwork enthusiast.Each project is explained with clear step-by-step photographs and there are templates fro over a dozen of the designs. With its extensive guide to choosing materials and making the best use of colour, pattern and texture, this is the ideal book for every ragwork enthusiast.
* Popular craft* Innovative ideas from one of the UK's leading young textile artists* 24 original step-by-step projects
IntroductionMaterials and techniquesStriped floor runnerShaped hearth rugLattice-work rugPatchwork squaresChild's activity matSentimental samplerPersonalised wall tileWall bannerGeometric frameMuslin curtainChair padMulti-coloured throwCushion coverShoulder bagPurseHair accessoriesTiePatches for jacketTemplates
No of pages128ppp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherSearch Press
ISBN1903975336
EAN9781903975336
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Price:
£12.99