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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
Hook Autumn Magic in Our October Issue!
Fall is in the air, and with it comes the perfect excuse to grab a warm cup of tea, settle into your favorite chair, and let your creativity take root. Our October issue of We Like Rug Hooking is packed with heartfelt stories, imaginative projects, and cozy inspiration to help you celebrate the season—with wool ... Read More
Bring Bold Color & Exotic Beauty into Your Home
Dear Rug Hooker,
Take your creativity to vibrant new heights with the Bird of Paradise Punch Needle Pillow Pattern, available exclusively to We Like Rug Hooking Gold Club Members!
Designed by Marinda Stewart, this extraordinary project captures the striking beauty of the iconic bird-of-paradise flower — a bold and tropical motif that bursts with color, energy, and ... Read More
Get Creative Inspiration in Our August Issue!
Expand your hooking skills, hook a rug for someone you love, or make something for yourself. Enjoy the creative convenience of downloadable printable patterns for special projects. There’s plenty of inspiration in the August Issue of We Like Rug Hooking! ... Read More
Punch Needle a Perfect Napkin Set!
Dear Creative Rug Hooker,
Looking for a project that’s not too big, not too small, with plenty of Wow! impact? Take a scene from nature and do some miniature punch needle embroidery. You’ll love the detailed look and you’ll get plenty of compliments around the table when your guests see your Oak Leaves and Acorns Punch ... Read More
Bird of Paradise Punch Needle Pillow Pattern
Bring a bold pop of tropical color to your home with this vibrant punch needle pillow design. Inspired by the dramatic bird-of-paradise flower, this piece showcases vivid petals, lush green leaves, and dimensional texture—all worked on unexpected silk fabric for an elevated finish. Whether you display it as wall art or stitch it into a ... Read More
Introducing the Posy Pillow Pattern
Dear Rug Hooker,
Your next project could be as beautiful as it is versatile — introducing the delightful Posy Pillow Pattern, available exclusively to Gold Club Members!
This floral punch needle design brings dynamic energy to your home. Designer Arounna Khounnoraj used Amy Oxford Punch Needles and a creative twist: she finished the pillow using the back ... Read More
Presenting the Pearl Cotton Sunflower Punch Needle Pattern
Dear Devoted Rug Hooker,
Sunflowers are a sure sign of Summer: big, bright, cheerful flowers soaring way above our heads and nodding in the sun. You can’t help but smile when you see a sunflower.
Keep that Summer feeling all year long and capture the beauty of sunflowers with our Pearl Cotton Sunflower Punch Needle Pattern. This ... Read More
Presenting the Cool Bear Punch Needle Pattern
Dear Devoted Rug Hooker,
I’m always amazed at just how powerful some childhood memories can be—the sights. The sounds. The tastes. And nothing brings back childhood memories faster than remembering the cool sweetness of fresh ice cream. Designer Kathy Donovan shares her connection to a Pittsburgh classic, Isaly’s ice cream, and how she went about designing ... Read More