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Rug Hooker’s Dream Gift Basket Giveaway

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 ... Read More

To Punch or to Hook?

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

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

A Celebration of Punch Needle Hooking

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