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The Creative Hooker

From both coasts of the United States and Canada, plus many areas in between, Jessie Turbayne has collected over 525 images of the best that rug hooking artists have to offer. Included are designs of Americana and Canadiana, advertising art, angels, and abstract motifs. See rugs motivated by exotic cultures, Korean cranes, and ancient Persian textiles. Visit Niagara Falls, tour Soho, and catch a hooked rug exhibition at Indiana's Carnegie Center. Inspiring words from noted hooking artists indicate that rug hooking has gone uptown. Providing interest to textile collectors and artists, interior decorators, art and antique dealers, and rug hooking artists alike.

Hardcover: 191 pages

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (June 1, 2007)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0764326457

ISBN-13: 978-0764326455

Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #2,608,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #97 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Houseware & Dining > Rugs #271 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Rugs

Turbane's books are all good. Good reference of some of the modern day hookers. All rug hookers will enjoy this one.

This book is full of wonderful examples of a beautiful art form. Inspiration abounds.

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