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Tag Archives: Rugs
Punch Needle and a Very Big Frame (or A Solution to Punching a Large Rug)
Not everyone knows that you can “punch” a rug. Many punch needle enthusiasts have not looked beyond the 5” x 6,” or thereabouts, patterns for small decorative projects. I sell them on my Etsy site (PLEASE VISIT), and none are … Continue reading
Posted in Needle Punch, Needlework, Punch Needle, Punch Needle Threader, Rug Hooking, Textile Art, Uncategorized, Whimseytopia
Tagged converting a table to a punch frame, Crafting, crafts, Needle Punch, Needlework, patterns, Punch Needle, Punch Needle Patterns, Rug Hooking, Rug Patterns, Rugs, Textile Art, whimsey, Wool, yarn
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Red, White and Maryland Blue Crab Punch Needle Rug
I DID IT! Even with all that’s going on, I managed to finish my latest rug. This one is larger than the last, at 30 X 40 inches, but the big difference is the wool. This was fashioned from cut … Continue reading
Posted in A Day In My Life, Needle Punch, Needlework, Punch Needle, Rug Hooking, Textile Art, Whimseytopia
Tagged 4th of July, Art, Crafting, crafts, Needle Punch, Punch Needle, Rug Hooking, Rugs, Wool Crafts, Wool Rugs
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How to Remove Interfacing From Reclaimed Wool Clothes
The best colors I’ve found in reclaimed wool were in jackets. You’d be surprised at how much cloth there is in a jacket, but you run the risk of it being lined with interfacing that has been glued in (ironed-on). It’s … Continue reading
Making a Sampler for Punch Needle and Hooking
When I was teaching decorative painting, one of the first things I taught my students was to learn their colors. We didn’t mix paints in the beginner’s classes, so instead I taught them to do their own color charts with … Continue reading
Posted in Needle Punch, Needlework, Punch Needle, Rug Hooking, Textile Art, Uncategorized, Whimseytopia
Tagged Art, Crafting, Designs, Hooking, Needleart, Needlework, Punch Needle, Rugs, Samplers, Wool, Wool Work
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Punch Needle with Wool Strips
I’ve been buying every used Rug Hooking Magazine I can find. They’re in Goodwill and thrift shops though you have to look closely and dig deep. You can also find them on Ebay. The new ones are cheaper than the … Continue reading
Big Mistake in Punch Needle
I made a huge mistake when designing my latest pattern, and did not realize it until I had transferred it onto the monks cloth. Fortunately everything is covered by wool when complete, so I can just write over it with … Continue reading
Posted in A Day In My Life, Needle Punch, Needlework, Punch Needle, Rug Hooking, Textile Art, Uncategorized
Tagged Fabrics, Handmade, Hooking Rugs, Needle Punch, New Hampshire, Punch Needle, Rugs, Textile Art, Wool
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New Punch Needles. Don’t Tell My Husband.
My current punch needle project has been a test of my resolve. I won’t bore you (pun intended) with the details, but believe me when I say that what might have gone wrong, has. And the latest of these annoyances … Continue reading
Posted in A Day In My Life, Needle Punch, Needlework, Punch Needle, Textile Art, Uncategorized, Whimseytopia
Tagged ergonomic tools, Handmade, Needlepunch, Needlework, Punch Needle, Purses, Rugs, thread, Wool
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Punch Needle, My New Best Friend
When it comes to crafting, I have a very addictive personality. I want to try it all, do it to the point the endorphins equilibrate and are no longer effective, then move on. I have to keep moving, mostly in … Continue reading
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