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Book Review - Rug Hooking
"Rug Hooking for the First Time" takes you step by step through the process of preparing fabric backing, hooking directions and finishing your project. This book not only includes primitive patterns and techniques, it also encourages and provides information for designing your own rug.


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Fabric Cutters and Cutting Machines
I often get questions about Fabric Cutters and Cutting Machines, so I thought it would be interesting to get a discussion started in the Rugmaking Forum to help readers learn about the different options available and how well they work for different applications. Cutting Machines can be expensive, so it’s helpful to learn from someone’s personal experience. What do you like or dislike? What kinds of materials are you cutting? If you have used more than one, which one do you prefer? Do you have questions about a specific type or brand of cutter?

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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=362

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!

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Christine Dux, Rugmaking Editor
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