hooking craft

Punch Needle Rug Hooking Around the World

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From the April 2026 issue

Have you heard about rug punching? This past year has been busy for Amy Oxford. Amy, who has been involved in the business of punch needle rug hooking for over 30 years as a commercial rug hooker, book author, and inventor of the Oxford punch needle, has watched a traditional American craft erupt into a ... Read More

Young Rug Hookers Are Everywhere!

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From the February 2025 issue

The marketplace, the workshops, and the classes were humming with activity. People scurried back and forth, meeting old friends, making the last purchase of the day, making plans to meet for supper. The rug exhibit was filled with people carefully studying the rugs on display, comparing notes and comments with their friends and companions. ... Read More