Traditional wool crafts get a contemporary uplift with great rug hooking and wool applique projects perfect for beginning and advanced crafters._x000D_For rug hooking, the softness of the wool and simple technique will have you captivated with your first "hook." Wool applique techniques will make you the master of penny rugs, a delightful historic craft. Wool applique can be used to make table mats, pillows, totes, and a variety of everyday items. With an assortment of eye-catching floral, folk art, and Christmas designs, 17 original projects let you create your own for your home or as gifts._x000D_Accompanied by 202 color pictures, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guide the crafter in these two art forms from start to finish. Chapters include buying materials, dyeing wool, and the care and cleaning of your rug. AUTHOR: Christine Jansen has a degree in culinary arts and has taught decorative painting and faux finishes. She first started creating hooked rugs as a child with a latched hook rug kit. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts.