Sometimes called russian punch embroidery needle punch punch needle embroidery or simply punch.
Rug hooking vs punch needle.
I m from south africa and can t find anything in our country regarding punch needle.
Punch needle rug hooking is a method of rug making that dates back to the late 19th century.
I want to make a large punch needle rug for my dining room.
Have a nice weekend.
Whatever the moniker the basics are the same.
As angela explains some people are so good at it they can use either side.
Punch needle is a specific type of rug making that utilizes a needle rather than a hook.
Punch needle rug hooking basics.
March 14 2019 3 comments.
Up until 1881 hooked rugs were made with a rug hook a tool similar to a crochet hook.
It is somewhat of a hybrid craft positioned between traditional rug hooking and embroidery.
Angela does such great job explaining the difference between two very similar crafts rug hooking and punch needle or punch hooking.
In punch needle you work from the top side but your finished work is usually consider the back side.