Punch Needle Rug Hooking Handbook

Punch Needle Rug Hooking Handbook, techniques & playful projects is a treasure trove of whimsical projects and clever tips that every crafter will adore. The practical aspects of this book, describing the tools, techniques, and finishing options, are thorough and beginner-friendly. There are a variety of exciting projects from rugs, to decorative and fashion accessories– all with an eye to utility and beauty in equal parts. The patterns themselves are impossibly charming, with one foot in the camp of clean, contemporary lines, and the other squarely rooted in rugmaking’s romantic past. The sense of revisiting the history of the craft is strong in this beautiful collection of projects. Crystal’s narrative voice is friendly, fun, and crystal clear! Beginners will love finding this book and discovering this beloved craft through Crystal’s appealing and approachable projects, and seasoned rugmakers will cherish it for the fabulous patterns and endless inspiration.– “Ribbon Candy Rug Hooking”

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.