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 ...
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Calling all rug hookers, punch-needle enthusiasts, wool lovers, and fiber fanatics: we’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Rug Hooker’s Dream Gift Basket Giveaway, an all-year contest celebrating all the creativity and community within the rug-hooking industry. Whether you’re brand new to the art form or have been pulling loops for decades, this ultimate prize package ...
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Punch needle rug hooking has recently taken the fiber world by storm. It is fun, quick, satisfying, and has endless possibilities. The ergonomics and ease also make it great for those who have trouble pulling loops or maintaining a consistent height. I wouldn’t be a responsible puncher if I didn’t add the warning that it ...
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Family history has a profound impact on our lives. It is from my father’s work as a corporate attorney for the Isaly Company that I learned to love polar bears. During the 1930s and ’40s the Pittsburgh-based Isaly company undertook expansion. ...
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For this pillow design I used the Amy Oxford Punch Needles. I wanted the details of the pattern to show more so I used the back side of the pillow and the loop side is on the inside of the pillow. I like the embroidered effect of the back side. ...
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Oxford Rug Punch is a way for all generations to experience the art of making a rug. Punching
a rug is done from the back of the canvas,
forming the loops on the front side. The technique is learned quite quickly and you can use a variety of yarns, wools, and even some fabrics. ...
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