Homecraft Rugs: Their Historic Background, Romance of Stitchery and Method of M…


Read by Joanne Turner

(5 stars; 2 reviews)

A tour de force of the history, construction, preservation, and beauty of all types of rugs, with chapters on braided, needlepoint, woven, crocheted, tapestry, and embroidered rugs and other lesser-known types of floor coverings. - Summary by Joanne Turner (10 hr 56 min)

Chapters

The Renaissance of Rugcraft 12:21 Read by Joanne Turner
Rug Making: a Home Industry 8:42 Read by Joanne Turner
Equipments and Classifications 12:51 Read by Joanne Turner
The Braided Rug 49:22 Read by Joanne Turner
Needlewoven Rugs 47:57 Read by Joanne Turner
Knit Rugs of Smooth-Face and Pile Surfaces 43:46 Read by Joanne Turner
Crocheted Rugs 46:55 Read by Joanne Turner
Rugs of Jute Yarn 16:26 Read by Joanne Turner
Tapestry Floor Coverings 27:37 Read by Joanne Turner
''Turky Worke Carpetts'' 27:31 Read by Joanne Turner
Rugs of Cross Stitch or Phrygian Work 31:26 Read by Joanne Turner
Hooked Rugs, part 1 38:55 Read by Joanne Turner
Hooked Rugs, part 2 37:26 Read by Joanne Turner
Fabric Mosaic Rugs 21:28 Read by Joanne Turner
Scalloped or Petal Rugs 16:58 Read by Joanne Turner
Quilted Rugs 34:47 Read by Joanne Turner
Felt Floor Covering 34:26 Read by Joanne Turner
Old Patchwork for New Rugs 16:52 Read by Joanne Turner
Embroidered Carpets and Rugs in Darned Stitchery 18:34 Read by Joanne Turner
Rugs of Chenille and Caterpillar Braid, Marquetry Mats 16:42 Read by Joanne Turner
Shuck or Corn-Husk Mats 11:18 Read by Joanne Turner
Sacking Mats and String Rugs 12:44 Read by Joanne Turner
Minor Rugs in Variety 27:34 Read by Joanne Turner
The Care of Rugs, Their Repair and Reconstruction 25:20 Read by Joanne Turner
Business Aspects of Rug Making 18:03 Read by Joanne Turner

Reviews

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(5 stars)

I've read several books on different types of home rug making; this is the only one that covers almost everything. (The only type of textile floor covering that is left out is the painted floor cloth.) The narrator's relaxed and competent style is perfect, allowing the listener to concentrate on the information. I hope she continues to volunteer! 💜