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Hook Autumn Magic in Our October Issue!

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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

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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

Punch Needle a Perfect Napkin Set!

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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

Introducing the Posy Pillow Pattern

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Autumn Bouquet, 18" x 18", wool yarn on monk’s cloth, canvas for pillow backing. Designed, punched, and constructed by Arounna Khounnoraj, Toronto, Ontario, 2018.
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

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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

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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

To Punch or to Hook?

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From the June 2025 issue

Rebecca Martin explores the shared roots and subtle differences between traditional rug hooking and punch needle in this thoughtful, personal essay. From formative summers in Nantucket to crafting a clever coin-inspired pillow using both techniques, Rebecca reflects on how a single stitch—the running loop—can be created by either tool. Through her story, she encourages readers ... Read More

Get Cozy with a Classic Winter Project

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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