Punch Needle and Rug Hooking Books

Author: Amy Oxford

The queen of the craft Amy Oxford offers to beginners and advanced crafters alike a one-stop resource! This is the guide you’ll keep at your fingertips while you learn, and throughout your punch needle adventures for years to come. Enjoy Amy’s amazingly effective instruction, tips, inspiration, and in-depth info about every aspect of enjoying punch needle rug hooking. Create her colorful contemporary pomegranate project and gingko project, and learn to skillfully turn your work into long-lasting treasures like wall hangings, chair pads, rugs, cushions, stair runners, and whatever else your imagination can dream up. Enrich your work with fascinating info on things the other books don’t include: the top secrets about the craft that beginners need, and careful step by step photo instructions for doing it right—from choosing your first project’s materials, to creating a lovely result the first time, finishing techniques, mounting, adding complexity, and making your own designs. Enjoy the history of the craft of rug punching, gorgeous photos of works by today’s biggest names, fun interviews with top makers, how to handle the unexpected, and much more.

The first guide taking punch needle crafters to intermediate and advanced levels with expertly explained techniques, exciting projects, and inspiring examples by 26 Oxford Certified Instructors.

For punch needle lovers who want to reach the next level of skill and enjoyment with their craft, Amy Oxford, the inventor of the craft's standard tool (the Oxford Punch Needle) and founder of the Oxford Rug Hooking School, provides instructions and artistic inspiration. In these pages, a combination of teaching, examples, and projects give makers a perfect mix for building their skills and for punching up their excitement.

• Teaches next-level skills with designs to punch as you learn, such as
—using novelty yarns with the Seashell Project,
—sculpting with the Sweater Letter,
—shading with Shaded Leaves,
—punching with fabric strips with the Flower Project, and
—two-color beading stitch with the Perfectly Paisley Project.

• Amy welcomes 26 guest instructors throughout who offer examples of their works that highlight the techniques, from shading with handpainted yarn to succeeding with narrative designs.

 • For each technique and project, shows and explains variations (created by different punchers and in different colorways).

 • Gorgeous image galleries of works in a wide range of styles show combinations of the book's techniques and include the artists' comments, tips, and insights.

 • An unusual source of inspiration: photos of the capstone projects that were designed and punched by today's top punch needle artists, as the final step to qualify for their Oxford Teacher Certifications.

“A wonderful follow up . . . Expands the possibilities of punch needle . . . This book is the perfect next step in offering the knowledge and inspiration you need for your next punch needle project.” --Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou, author, Visible Mending

“Amy Oxford is a gifted and generous teacher, and together with Louise Kulp, they have created a book that both expresses their passion for punch needle and gives clear easy to follow instructions to people who want to grow their rug hooking skills and become more creative with the art form.” --Deanne Fitzpatrick, www.hookingrugs.com

“This book is like being given a private tour of your favorite designers’ creative dream projects. If you’ve mastered the basics of punch needle and are wondering what else you can do with this delightfully satisfying medium, these unique and thoughtful projects will inspire hours of next-level dreaming and doing . . . clever, colorful projects invite us to further explore the gorgeous possibilities of this fun and practical craft.” --Alicia Paulson, founder, Posie Gets Cozy; author, Embroidery Companion

“Where would we punchers be without Amy Oxford? . . . I am grateful to her for sharing her vast knowledge, and just like in her previous book I am finding there is even more to learn about this craft I so love.” --Sallie Dale, founder, The Urban Acres

Size: 8.5in x 9.88in  |  Pages: 240  |  350 color images
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: 9780764367571

From the founders of The Modern Crafter, a resource for punch needle enthusiasts covering the basics and 15 projects of increasing difficulty.

Punch needle is accessible for everyone, including those with no craft experience. Readers will especially appreciate the fact that it's a perfect way to turn a stash of yarn into practical items.

This relaxing craft is presented with clear illustrations, photographs, and step-by-step instructions.
Readers will learn the techniques, which tools to combine with particular yarns, and where to source materials—including great ideas for upcycling materials.
The 15 one-of-a-kind projects include rugs, plant holders, purses and bags, children's toys, pillows, wall hangings, framed art, and more.
Sisters Rachel Lawson and Siobhan Watt combined their talents—Siobhan's professional art and design experience and Rachel's needlework expertise—to create these delightful contemporary designs. 

Size: 8.5in x 10.0in  |  Pages: 128  |  200+ color photos and illustrations
Binding: Paperback / softback
ISBN: 9780764363191

by Marie Suarez

Punch needle embroidery is similar to rug hooking, and involves punching threads into fabric using a tool to form raised, decorative loops. It is a technique that is easy to grasp in very little time. A traditional technique that came out of the US in the 19th century, punch needle has been revitalized and is appealing to many textile enthusiasts as it's not only simple to pick up but incredibly fun!

With internationally renowned, expert embroiderer Marie Suarez, learn and discover the delights of punch needle embroidery in this gorgeous practical book. Starting with the key materials and equipment you'll need, as well as the basic punch-needle stitches and techniques, go straight into making 20 creative and original projects including flower-adorned pillows, pretty wall hangings and stylish bags!

All the projects are accompanied by beautiful photographs, diagrams to help you work out what to stitch first, and templates for you to trace off for quick-and-easy needle punching.

Size: 10.25" x 8.25"                                                                                                      Pages: 96                                                                                                                    Format: Paperback                                                                                                        ISBN: 9781782219026

Adorn Your Home with Colorful Florals & Geometric Patterns                                        by Melissa Lowry

With these 20 punch needle projects, crafters of all levels can create stunning pillows, wall hangings and more, for a handmade look with a fraction of the work of traditional embroidery.

Melissa Lowry, author of Handmade Animal Dolls, shows readers how to embellish their home with the trending quick and easy art of punch needle embroidery. Readers can follow Melissa’s gorgeous patterns and simple step-by-step instructions to create one-of-a-kind pieces. With just a punch needle—available at any craft store or online—yarn, and fabric readers can get started right away. Unlike traditional embroidery, knitting and crochet, there are no complicated stitches or special techniques. Slip the yarn into the needle and punch through the fabric to create a textured design. It’s a relaxing, meditative craft, easy to do while chatting with friends or watching a favorite show.

Inspired by Melissa’s Mexican heritage, these patterns reflect the vibrant colors and geometric patterns of traditional textiles, with a modern touch. The book includes full-size templates, so readers can replicate Melissa’s signature designs. Beginners can get that amazing handmade look in a just an hour or two, creating beautiful pillows, hoop art, napkins and placements from scratch. Readers who want to dive deeper into the craft can tackle large-scale rugs and wall-hangings along with more detailed designs. Contemporary, colorful, and truly unique, these projects make it easy to pick up a satisfying hobby and personalize your home.

Size: 8" x 9"                                                                                                                  Pages: 144                                                                                                                  Format: Paperback                                                                              ISBN: 9781645670117