Hooked Rugs Today IV: Expect the Unexpected 2008

Hooked Rugs Today IV: Expect the Unexpected 2008

By Amy Oxford

with Photography by Bruce Waters

Explore expertly crafted, contemporary hooked rugs with designs ranging from abstract to political statement, and from adorable pet depictions to painterly expressions. The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild mounted a great exhibit for a few short weeks in November 2008 at Shelburne Museum in Vermont, and now displayed forever in the pages of this rich book. Two featured artists - Rae Harrell and Diane Kelly -display their personal styles through retrospectives of their work. Members from the guild were challenged to think "outside the box," and they came up with a variety of imagery and form ranging from lifesize, three-dimensional sheep to extraordinary miniature punch needle works. Other categories include animals, florals, landscapes, penny rugs, and even a small section dedicated to the smallest members of the group: the children. The colors, forms, and variety will astound and inspire anyone with an interest in fiber arts.

Schiffer Publishing, 2008
400+ color photos
176 pages. Soft cover; Size:  8 1/2" x 11"
ISBN: 978-0-7643-3283-8