Hook, Prod, Punch, Tuft

Lynne Stein’s book should be a boost to creative people who wonder what to do with those textiles every home accumulates. I for one loved delving into charity shops’ collections of second hand tee shirts etc to find the missing colours for some rug design I was dreaming about. This book helps you to see the unlimited variations this craft opens for the maker. * Kaffe Fassett *Imaginative, informative, instructive, and all beautifully presented. * Jovan Nicholson, independent art historian *Lynne takes the reader on a visual journey through the rich textile history of the rag rug and textile practices associated with this craft. We gain a fascinating insight into the rag rug evolved from a domestic household item through to a revered art form… A highly visual book with thematic projects from beginner through to advanced level, including rag rug methods, latch hook, needle punch and needle felting. * Angie Wyman, Course Leader – BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery, Royal School of Needlework *

Lynne Stein is a textile artist who originally trained as an exhibition and display designer, and as an art therapist. Lynne’s work has been widely exhibited, and she has been featured in magazines and journals, as well as on BBC radio and TV broadcasts.