This colourfully illustrated guide introduces new and established crafters to the traditional skills of hooking and its close relations prodding punching and tufting. Textile artist Lynne Stein gives advice on materials tools and equipment and provides stepbystep directions accompanied by vibrant instructional photographs for 20 projects exploring playful design and quirky creativity including rugs cushions bags and personal accessories. There are also lots of helpful hints on sustainably repurposing fabrics yarns and other precious and useful items that might otherwise be discarded.A list of international museum collections is also included as are examples of the work of both historical and contemporary artists and designers such as Evelyn Ackerman Anya Paintsil Anna Perach Joan Moshimer and Lady Emma Tennant.