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A Beginner's Guide To Traditional Nantucket Rug Hooking with Judy Taylor

This video is the next best thing to taking a class! It covers the basics for learning how to hook, finish, clean and care for your rugs, It makes a great compliment to our book, Hooking With Yarn.

It won the coveted Gold Award For Excellence at the International Television and Video Association Emerald City Awards, 1996.

Here is some of what the reviewers had to say (click on the link to read the complete review):

"This outstanding rug-hooking instructional... a fine selection for beginning crafters..." Booklist

"Taylor is a good presenter, and the direction and production values are excellent. They make it look easy." Video Librarian

"Starting with a delightful introduction to Judy Taylor's own sheep and goats, and covering the entire process of rug hooking, this video conveys a strong sense of tradition while suggesting unusual modern applications for an old craft. The narration is pleasant and effective, and Judy Taylor makes hooking look easy and appealing." SpinOff Magazine

"In this delightful video, Judy Taylor explains and demonstrates Nantucket rug hooking...Beginning rug hookers will be put at ease by Judy's relaxed style..." Rug Hooking Magazine

"Many of us have probably thought about making a hooked rug, perhaps even started a project. In this video, Judy Taylor presents the viewer with excellent, detailed footage on the subject..." Black Sheep Newsletter