
Punch Needle, Rug Hooking, & Primitive Crafts Patterns & Tutorials
Welcome to DoodleDog Primitives! I love to inspire you to make your own primitive style folk art. Here you will find many patterns and tutorials to help you create your own heirloom quality punch needle, rug hooking, and primitive craft projects.
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Check out our amazing selection of punch needle and rug hooking patterns and kits, as well as other primitive craft supplies!
Punch Needle
One of the questions I hear most often from fellow punch needle enthusiasts is what to do with their projects Read more
To start punch needle embroidery, you will need some specialty punch needle supplies along with some supplies you might already Read more
Depending on what you are punching, you might need to change the Ultra Punch Needle Tip. The Ultra Punch needle Read more
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Rug Hooking
I have some wool fabrics in my stash that aren't colors I will use in my rug hooking or applique Read more
How much shrinkage should you expect when felting wool for rug hooking, applique, or other projects? Not surprisingly, it will Read more
I ran across some Rit Color remover in the clearance section at a store and decided it would be fun Read more
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Primitive Crafts
In this tutorial, learn the easy process to make your own snowman pick, perfect for winter decorating, from start to Read more
I've had the same Christmas wreath for many years now. While it is pretty, I was tired of the gold Read more
Some of the primitive crafts I make use paper and I like to have the paper look grungy so I Read more
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From the Blog:
- Primitive Spring Decor Makeover – with Hooked Rug CarrotI had some vintage decor that needed a makeover so I decided to turn it into a primitive spring fresh carrot sign complete with a hooked rug carrot! It is amazing what… Read more: Primitive Spring Decor Makeover – with Hooked Rug Carrot
- Perforated Paper EmbroideryI have a couple of embroidery projects in carved wood picture frames, so when I saw this picture frame, I knew I needed to rescue it and embroidery something to fit in… Read more: Perforated Paper Embroidery
- Making a Hooked Rug StockingIn this rug hooking tutorial, I am going to make a hooked rug Christmas stocking with a wool backing and cotton fabric lining. I decided to add the lining to give the… Read more: Making a Hooked Rug Stocking
- Hooked Rug Pillow with Cotton BackingIn this rug hooking tutorial, I am going to make a hooked rug shaped pillow with a cotton fabric backing. I have made shaped hooked rug pillows before, but I have always… Read more: Hooked Rug Pillow with Cotton Backing
- Hooked Rug Christmas Stocking PatternAm I a little late for Christmas with this hooked rug pattern or a lot early? You can decide. Either way, here’s a fun new Christmas sheep stocking rug hooking pattern for… Read more: Hooked Rug Christmas Stocking Pattern
















