Punch Needle Rug Hooking Handbook: Techniques & Playful Projects

Transform your home with folk-inspired punch needle creations

In this handbook, learn everything you need to know to punch needle rug hook, from beginner techniques to expert tips. Explore 15 cozy, folk-inspired masterpieces with designs that feature a tapestry of floral, animal, and patterned motifs. You’ll learn about the elements of design and inspiration for crafting your own unique punch needle creations. Adorn your living space with charming and plush floor rugs, wall hangings, cushions, pillows, textural bags, and more designed by Crystal Ross. With this guide, you’ll be ready to craft a lifetime of unforgettable textile gifts for loved ones.

• Learn everything you need to know to punch needle, from basic techniques to expert finishing methods to tips for designing your own pieces, essential for bringing every project to life
• Create 15 unique, folk-inspired punch needle projects that are high quality and beautiful in any home, including floor rugs, bags, pillows, a chair cushion, and more
• Enjoy a wide variety of project types that seamlessly blend functionality with beauty, perfect for enhancing your home decor, wardrobe, or delighting loved ones

Crystal Ross is a Canadian textile artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. She takes much of her inspiration from the early days of rug hooking, which became popular in Atlantic Canada and New England in the mid-19th century. Working from her tiny home studio in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, she sells handmade rugs to clients worldwide. crystalrugs.ca/