Making a Life

Twenty-five Years of Hooking Rugs

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Pub Date Jun 26 2019 | Archive Date Nov 01 2019

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Description

Celebrated textile artist Deanne Fitzpatrick learned early that traditional rug-hooking is so much more than just making mats for old houses. This intricate art form has given her the chance to speak without words. It has built her a supportive community, a successful business, and an international reputation. But most of all, hooking rugs has allowed Deanne to live a life she loves.

Reflecting on her twenty-five-year career, Deanne shares lessons gleaned both at the frame and away from her studio. Whether it's dealing with an artistic block, or balancing running a business and raising a family, Deanne has navigated it all with frank humour and grace. Containing over 75 full-colour photos of projects past and present, Making a Life is an ode to the joys of leading a creative life.

Celebrated textile artist Deanne Fitzpatrick learned early that traditional rug-hooking is so much more than just making mats for old houses. This intricate art form has given her the chance to speak...


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ISBN 9781771087230
PRICE CA$34.95 (CAD)
PAGES 128

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Featured Reviews

I've been making kit latch hook rugs since I was a young girl. Back then, I appreciated doing something tactile--even if I didn't have that word to describe it--because I was a young person more usually engaged in intellectual pursuits. This is why I was drawn to reviewing this book, and I am so glad that I chose it. First, it is just simply gorgeous. This woman is an artist; she creates rugs of amazing depth and beauty. Before viewing this book, I wouldn't even have thought that what she creates is even possible. The book is just a visual delight. Along with these rugs, she also has little stories about life, art, and making rugs. These were well written and give insight into the creator as well as art, both in general and hers in particular. If you're interested in books about the creative process, you will find this one a delight. And if you like to hook rugs, you will be inspired.

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