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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 ... Read More
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A Passion for Punch: A Calendar Hanger for the New Year
From the December 2025 issue
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 ... Read More
Get Cozy with a Classic Winter Project
Dear Fellow Rug-Hooker,
Nothing says winter charm like a cheerful snowman—and now you can bring one to life with the Tree-Trimming Snowman Punch Needle Pattern! This delightful 10” x 10” table mat, designed by Ginger Jackson of Wayne, Oklahoma, is a perfect project to capture the holiday spirit while exploring the timeless craft of punch needle ... Read More
Cool Bear Punch Needle Pattern
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. ... Read More
Tree-Trimming Snowman Punch Needle Pattern
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. ... Read More
A Celebration of Punch Needle Hooking
From the April 2025 issue
Certified Oxford instructors create teaching samples to use in instructing students. These photos illustrate that the clarity of design depends on the height of loop.
The piece on the left was punched using a #9 Oxford Punch, and the piece on the right was punched with a #11. Notice how much crisper the motif is with ... Read More