Creating an Antique Look in Hand Hooked Rugs

Let this beautifully illustrated book be your guide to hooking antique-looking projects from start to finish.

• Basic elements for the antique look
• Step-by-step instructions to create or personalize a pattern in antique style.
• Dyeing techniques and colors to achieve the antique look
• Information on background treatment, fabrics and design choices
• Free full-sized pattern included

One of the most popular requests of rug hookers today is how to achieve the antique look in hand-hooked rugs. Author Cynthia Norwood helps you create your own pattern from start to finish--transferring, customizing, color planning, dyeing techniques, and which cuts of wool work best.

Everything you need to know about different background treatments and fabric use is included--medium versus light or dark and what affect the background has on the finished product.

An indispensable tool for those desiring the look of antique style decoration.