When the wallboard in our vintage camper’s kitchen started peeling off, I decided that was the perfect opportunity to update the camper kitchen. Our camper is a 1986 model, so I chose some small checked wallpaper that would have been appropriate to that era, but was more appealing to me than the wild floral print […]
Transfer Punch Needle & Rug Hooking Patterns with a LED Light Box
Can you transfer punch needle & rug hooking patterns with the new LED Light Boxes? I tried a couple of different patterns with various foundation fabrics. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t […]
Pink Flamingo Rug Hooking Pattern
I love the way this new hooked rug pattern turned out! Hooking this flamingo is the perfect way to forget all your worries and dream about a tropical vacation! And, I don’t know about you, but I would love a tropical vacation right now! This pink flamingo was hooked with #8 strips (1/4″ wide). The […]
Introduction to the CTR Punch Needles
This is an Introduction to the CTR Punch Needles. I wanted to share with you some of the features of the CTR needles for those that are either new to punching or just new to the CTR needles. I will show you the different needles, how to adjust the punching depth and how to thread […]
Hooked Rug Vintage Truck Pattern
I am excited to be releasing a new Hooked Rug Vintage Truck Pattern today. This retro truck was hooked with #8 strips (1/4″ wide). I hooked the vintage truck in an aqua wool, but it would look great in a traditional red or whatever color works with your decorating! My mom hooked hers in greens. […]
Braided Edge on Punch Needle
I have seen braided edges done on hooked rugs, but not on a punched piece. I like the idea of the braided edge on punch needle, so I decided to add a wool braided edge to this stacked sheep punch needle pattern. Here’s a tutorial showing how I did it. Braiding the Strips: Measure the […]
Retro Camper Pillow Rug Hooking Pattern
I have this new retro camper pillow rug hooking pattern available today. The vintage camper was hooked with #8 wool strips (1/4″ wide). It was hooked with aqua and natural colored wools. You could make the camper any color you want. I think it would look cute in pink and white. I used a light […]
Woodworking Plans for Gripper Frame
Woodworking Plans for Gripper Frame Your foundation fabric must be kept drum tight while punching. This is easiest to accomplish with a gripper strip punch needle frame. My dad, the woodworker, and I designed this frame with a peek-a-boo bottom just for you punchers. (Although it also works great for rug hooking!) I use mine […]