When the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild puts on a hooked rug exhibition, they pull out all the stops. Widely regarded as the best hooked rug show in the country, "Hooked in the Mountains" showcases the talent of some of the finest artists in the field.
This armchair version of the exhibit features over 600 outstanding color photographs of rugs that portray a multitude of subjects: the love of family, country, home, children, pets, flowers, history, wildlife, hobbies, and holidays, to name but a few. There are animals, both real and make believe, rugs that tell a story, and rugs that make you laugh. They run the gamut: classic forms to abstract, traditional to contemporary, rugs for the floor and rugs for the wall. Some deal with difficult issues, like war, terrorism, death and grief. Others rejoice in capturing the moments that make life sweet: bringing a newborn baby home from the hospital, dancing the tango, celebrating a wedding, and playing the cello. There are many surprises, including a dog wearing a party hat, a whale spouting a bouquet of flowers, and a sheep knitting her own sweater.
This wonderful book is a celebration of the love of rug hooking.
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