When planning out a punch needle project, a common question is: How much yarn will I need? Underestimate, and you may run out mid-project- an alarming and unpleasant experience at best. Overestimate, and you waste precious materials. There are a...
From a Certified Oxford Instructor If you’ve ever admired the satisfying rhythm of punch needle rug hooking, you’ll know that it all starts with one simple step—threading your punch needle. Get this part right, and your yarn will flow like...
By the instructors at Oxford Company (OXCO) Are your punch needle loops slipping right out, no matter how carefully you work? Don’t worry, you’re not doing anything “wrong” that can’t be fixed. This is one of the most common beginner...
By the instructors at Oxford Company (OXCO) The punch needle tool is essential to creating beautiful rugs and punch needle art, but the real secret to a successful project lies in your choice of yarn. A well-matched yarn gives structure,...
By the instructors at Oxford Company (OXCO) The first time you pick up a punch needle, it feels a little like magic. One push of yarn through fabric and suddenly loops appear, piling into textures and shapes. Before long, you...
By the instructors at Oxford Company (OXCO) Are you curious about punch needle rug hooking? Want to get started? We at OXCO totally get it. Punch needle rug hooking is creative, therapeutic, and yes, completely addictive in the best way....
There is something so wonderful about the blissful punch needle flow — enjoying that familiar rhythm and satisfying sound of the needle pushing through the monk’s cloth backing, loops forming like magic, colors blending beautifully, and the design gradually taking...
When we first envisioned Loops, we dreamed of an event that would bring punchers together to spend time doing what they love; learning, sharing, and creating, all while enjoying the beauty of Vermont. It turned out that this retreat, which...
Hi Everyone, It is with an extremely heavy heart that I let you know that this will be my last blog post for #OxCoPALs. Working at The Oxford Company has been everything I ever thought it could be. It...
Hi Everyone, One of the fun things about the Gaubles Project is the end result. These were designed with the idea that they could be strung up on a line and used as a garland, they make great baubles for...
Hi Everyone, We are going to be introducing a new element to the #OxCoPALs Gaubles. With this project we decided to have the whip stitching take the main stage. A year ago we posted a whip stitching tutorial...
Hi Everyone, The punching of the Gaubles is very straight forward. We chose to use the fine point needle on this project to allow for more intricate patterns, especially with the Padula pattern. The Leaf and Star are very simple...
Hi Everyone, This time of year, I am still desperate to hold on to summer. I keep the season clenched in my fingers, not wanting to release the easy warm days, time in the mountains, and with my kids. When...
Hi Everyone, Are you excited to jump into the #OxCoPALs Gaubles project? This is a rather simple one that has been tackled in previous PALs projects, but for those who are just joining or need a refresher, I will...
Hi Everyone! It's that time of year! The leaves have already begun to turn (they started sometime in August which is way too soon if you ask me!) which means it's time for cooler days, longer nights, and a...
Hi Everyone, This summer stash buster project, Oval Abstract Botanical, was such a relaxing and fun project to complete. It was fun to take colors that were not in my normal palette and create something that I really love...
Hi Everyone, Most people are not aware that we have added another team member here at The Oxford Company. Let me take a quick second to introduce you to Liz, who is now working with Christy to dye up...
Hi Everyone, This week it is Christy's turn to show off her beautiful #OxCoPALs Oval Abstract Botanical. Christy's is especially interesting because she received a special added challenge from Sid. He challenged her to take a color that is...
Hi Everyone! It's my turn! Hi Everyone! It's my turn! After Cotey first drew the Oval Abstract Botanical, as with all the PALs patterns, we stood around looking at and discussing the various options of the pattern and...
Hi Everyone, This week we are going to discuss Heidi's amazing Stash Buster project. I told you how when we each saw the pattern Cotey had designed we each visualized something different? Well, Heidi's vision is probably one of the...
Hi Everyone, We are going to be diving into the Oval Abstract Botanical project and starting with our amazing pattern designer, graphic designer, and artist extraordinaire: Cotey! Cotey designed three different patterns for us to choose from for this project....
