The growing field of rug hooking offers styles for every taste, and a favourite among hookers is the antique-looking primitive rug. One of the great voices in primitive rug hooking, Cynthia Norwood shares her knowledge based on 35 years of experience, study, and design success, and makes primitive rugs accessible today in Primitive Hooked Rugs for the 21st Century. In Primitive Hooked Rugs for the 21st Century, Cynthia delves into what makes a good primitive rug, including the basic techniques, pat-terns, colours, and designs. She also covers the fabric choices and colour planning and backgrounds and borders that rug hookers must consider when creating their primitive rugs. This book also includes special occasion rugs, such as rugs created for weddings and births. Rug hookers will also get 7 patterns for creating their own primitive rugs.