Preserving the Past in Primitive Rugs (Edition III, Rug Hooking Magazine's Framework)

Includes information on color choice, design decisions, and fabric selection Learn how to preserve historic landmarks through primitive pictorial rugs plus discover sources of inspiration and select the elements of a design Discover sources of inspiration and select the elements of a design Primitive rug hooking is enjoying a revival and is one of the most popular forms of fiber art today. Preserving the Past in Primitive Rugs, brought to you by Rug Hooking magazine, provides an easy-to-understand approach to hooking primitive rugs. Author Barbara Brown will start you on a journey that will result in rugs that will be cherished by generations to come. Filled with tips on the importance of proper placement of motifs in the design-what the focus is, why one object is larger than another, and how to design a rug from past memories. Originally published in 2000, the book has been reprinted by popular demand.