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Rug hooking is both an art and a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a stiff woven base such as burlap, linen, or rug warp. The loops are pulled through the backing material by using a crochet -type hook mounted in a handle (usually wood) for leverage.
Learn about the origins and methods of rag rugs, mats made from recycled fabric. Find out how rag rugs were used in the UK and the US, and see examples of different styles and techniques.
Learn about the origins and evolution of quilting, the stitching together of layers of padding and fabric, from ancient times to the present. Explore different styles, techniques and regions of quilt making, such as wholecloth, broderie perse, medallion and patchwork.
Learn about the origins, development and characteristics of Navajo weaving, a traditional art form of the Navajo people in the US. Explore the different types of Navajo textiles, from blankets and rugs to pictorial and abstract designs, and how they reflect the cultural and historical influences of the weavers.
Quilting is the process of joining three layers of fabric together with stitches, creating a padded surface. Learn about the origin, evolution and diversity of quilting in different cultures and regions, from ancient Egypt to modern art.
Patchwork is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. Learn about the origins, purposes, and styles of patchwork, from ancient Egypt to modern art, and see examples of patchwork quilts, clothing, and wall-hangings.
Jenny Doan is an American quilter, author, and YouTube personality who runs Missouri Star Quilt Company, the largest quilting supply vendor in the US. Learn about her career, personal life, and how she became the most famous quilter in the world.
Eleanor Burns is a master quilter, TV host, and author of over 100 books on quilting. She is known for her easy and fast quilt patterns, such as Make a Quilt in a Day, and her induction into the Quilters Hall of Fame in 2012.