In Story Rugs and their Storytellers, author Paulette Hackman focuses on a visual style of storytelling, as old as cave art, that is gaining popularity among contemporary rug hookers. The fiber artist who hooks in this narrative style, she writes, is one who ?puts words to wool, sentences to lines of loops, a page of creative musing to a yard of blank linen. The rugs in this book tell of celebrations, travels, and adventures and illustrate personal journeys, strongly held beliefs, poignant memories, and milestones of family heritage. Readers will find 80 colorful story rugs in a wide range of styles and subjects from rug hooking artists from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and Japan. Featured artists include Marian Sykes, Kaaren Batten, Sarah Moore Province, Nina Seaman, and Trish Johnson. The techniques featured throughout will help rug hooking artists launch their own storytelling rug, filled with the personal touches that will transform their work of art into a family heirloom. Read Less