INTRODUCTION TO PUNCH NEEDLE RUG HOOKING
Introduction to punch needle rug hooking course that provides a creative opportunity to try your hand at a small project to see how you like it and whether you want to learn more. You will be able to practice the technique as you make a 4” x 4” MUG RUG to take away with you. There will be a Christmas theme and all supplies will be provided - please see addition info.
Introduction to punch needle rug hooking course that provides a creative opportunity to try your hand at a small project to see how you like it and whether you want to learn more. You will be able to practice the technique as you make a 4” x 4” MUG RUG to take away with you. There will be a Christmas theme and all supplies will be provided - please see addition info.
Introduction to punch needle rug hooking course that provides a creative opportunity to try your hand at a small project to see how you like it and whether you want to learn more. You will be able to practice the technique as you make a 4” x 4” MUG RUG to take away with you. There will be a Christmas theme and all supplies will be provided - please see addition info.
WORKSHOP DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 30, 2024 (12:00 - 3:00)
LOCATION: Bloomfield Centre (Playroom, Redstone Rd, Narberth SA67 7ES
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR: Cynthia Popnoe-Hoad (Oxford Punch Needle Certified Instructor)
COST: £45.00. (tea and biscuits provided)
MATERIALS INCLUDED: 14” x 14” piece of Monk’s Cloth for punching (allowance made for stretching over frame and hemming). 100% Wool Yarn - hand dyed (both solid and spot dyed colours).
MATERIALS TO BE BORROWED DURING CLASS (with option of purchasing after class).
1) #10 Regular Oxford Punch needle
2) 8” x 8” Oxford Gripper Strip Lap Frame
SUPPLIES TO BRING: Small scissors such as embroidery scissors.
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN:
Stretching monk’s cloth onto gripper frame.
Threading a Punch Needle
The “Three Tricks”
Stitch Gage (number of stitches for outlining and filling)
Row spacing
Bricking Stitches
How to fix mistakes.
Finishing Techniques.
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The Oxford Punch Needle can be described as the “gold standard”. It was designed in 1995, by Amy Oxford, a well known rug hooker from Vermont, USA. Because of the design and functionality, the loops are created more evenly than using a traditional rug hook. It was also designed to be ergonomically friendly which means it is easier on your hands