New Patterns from an Old Tradition. Shortlisted for the Best Atlantic Published Book Award Bronze winner of the IPPY Award for Regional Non-Fiction (Atlantic Canada).

East Coast Rug-Hooking Designs is filled with over thirty patterns for coastal-inspired hooked mats, and each pattern is accompanied by the stories that inspired them. The designs range from those suitable for beginners to those that will challenge the experienced hooker. Each design includes basic instructions, a pattern to copy, a list of necessary supplies, rug-hooking tips, a story about the design and a photograph of the finished hooked rug, by the author.

Readers will be drawn into stories about women, friendship, community and tradition. It encourages new modern designs for hooked rugs while at the same time respecting the tradition of rug-hooking throughout Atlantic Canada.

Deanne Fitzpatrick works full time as a rug-hooking artist. Her work is exhibited at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and has been featured on CBC’s Land and Sea.