Rag rugs have been around for centuries, but never has there been such a wealth of creative possibilities available using traditional rug techniques. Rugs are only the beginning! In Rag Rug Creations, you will discover a huge range of applications for this basic technique, such as wall hangings, bags, cushions and accessories, to name a few. This book reveals all the techniques and possibilities open to you using only a minimum of specialist tools, and a wide range of materials, including recycled and found objects, which makes this craft affordable as well as enjoyable.Every part of the process is covered in Rag Rug Creations, from planning and designing to hooking and prodding; plus instructions on additional decorative techniques such as felting, heat-bonding and fleece-carving. Armed with this book and a rug hook, you'll be producing rag rug creations in no time.

Rag Rug Creations: An Exploration of Colour and Surface (Textiles Handbook)

Arts & Photography

Stein, Lynne

Decorative Arts & Design

Ava Pub Sa

Product Description 
A celebration of female inventiveness and aesthetic sensibility, Shedding the Shackles explores women's craft enterprises, their artisanal excellence, and the positive impact their individual projects have on breaking the poverty cycle.In the first part of the twentieth century, suffering from a legacy inherited from the Victorian era, craft skills, such as weaving, sewing, embroidery, and quilting were regarded largely as women's domestic pastimes, and remained undervalued and marginalised. It has taken several decades for attitudes to change, for the boundaries between 'fine art' and craft to blur, and for textile crafts to be given the same respect and recognition as other media.Featuring artisans and projects from across the globe Shedding the Shackles celebrates their vision and motivation giving a fascinating glimpse into how these craft initiatives have created a sustainable lifestyle, and impacted upon their communities at a deeper level. 
 Review 
“This book offers readers a wide variety of art and technique to appreciate.” ―Booklist“Lynne Stein's beautiful book celebrates female crafts from across the globe.” ―The Simple Things“Lynne has not only written about the work but the people behind the work. … She has produced a book that is both informative and interesting … It is a lovely book to delve into.” ―Books Threads"there’s no shortage of colorful images or descriptions of how women have made beautiful items." -Threads 
 About the Author 
Lynne Stein's work has been exhibited widely, and commissioned for a variety of public, corporate and domestic spaces. She has taught extensively in community, educational and healthcare settings, and also runs private workshops. She has been the recipient of support from Arts Council England, and her work has featured in books and magazines, and on television and radio broadcasts. Lynne recently ran a successful community project with AgeUK, in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. She also runs an annual interfaith community textile project within a children's dental clinic in Jerusalem.

Shedding the Shackles: Women's Empowerment through Craft

History & Criticism

Herbert Press

This colourfully illustrated guide introduces new and established crafters to the traditional skills of hooking and its close relations prodding, punching and tufting.\nTextile artist Lynne Stein gives advice on materials, tools and equipment, and provides step-by-step directions – accompanied by vibrant instructional photographs – for 20 projects exploring playful design and quirky creativity, including rugs, cushions, bags and personal accessories. There are also lots of helpful hints on sustainably repurposing fabrics, yarns, and other precious and useful items that might otherwise be discarded.\nA list of international museum collections is also included, as are examples of the work of both historical and contemporary artists and designers such as Evelyn Ackerman, Anya Paintsil, Anna Perach, Joan Moshimer, and Lady Emma Tennant. A brief history of the traditional textile craft of rag rug making and other techniques, and ideas for their inclusion in community projects all demonstrate the vast potential for experimentation, self-expression and creativity within these processes.\nThis book has plenty to fire and inspire and will encourage you further on your creative textile journey, making both decorative and functional items.

Hook, Prod, Punch, Tuft: Creative Techniques With Fabric and Fibre

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

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