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Bird of Paradise Punch Needle Pillow Pattern

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From the August 2025 issue

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

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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

Get Inspiration in Our April 2025 Issue

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April 2025
Rug hooking is full of possibilities. There are so many styles, techniques, and colors to work with, there’s a rug hooking project to suit everyone’s style, skill, and mood. And there’s so much to learn and share about this timeless craft. Here’s what’s “hooking” in the April Issue of We Like Rug Hooking! ... Read More

Pretty Punch Needle Projects!

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Dear Creative Rug Hooker, Sometimes we need the soothing rhythm of the punch needle to fuel our creative inspiration. Here at We Like Rug Hooking, we especially enjoy creating scenes from nature — both real and imaginary. When you need a not-too-big project, get your punch needles organized and pick one of the beautiful patterns from ... Read More