Angela does such great job explaining the difference between two very similar crafts rug hooking and punch needle or punch hooking.
Rug hooking vs punch needle.
In punch needle you work from the top side but your finished work is usually consider the back side.
Whatever the moniker the basics are the same.
I m from south africa and can t find anything in our country regarding punch needle.
The rug hook pulled strips of cut fabric or yarn up through a backing such as burlap to create a pile of loops.
I want to make a large punch needle rug for my dining room.
Punch needle is a specific type of rug making that utilizes a needle rather than a hook.
As angela explains some people are so good at it they can use either side.
March 14 2019 3 comments.
It is somewhat of a hybrid craft positioned between traditional rug hooking and embroidery.
Sometimes called russian punch embroidery needle punch punch needle embroidery or simply punch.
Together amy oxford and deanne fitzpatrick teach you the difference between punch needle rug hooking and traditional rug hooking.
Up until 1881 hooked rugs were made with a rug hook a tool similar to a crochet hook.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.