#OxCoPALs

Why Are My Punch Needle Loops Falling Out? Common Mistakes Explained
Why Are My Punch Needle Loops Falling Out? Common Mistakes Explained
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...
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How to Choose the Right Yarn for Your Punch Needle Rug Hooking Projects
Yarn for Your Punch Needle Rug Hooking Projects
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,...
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Oxford Punch Needle Sizes Guide
Oxford Punch Needle Sizes Guide
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...
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Essential Oxford Tools You Need to Start Punch Needle Rug Hooking
Essential Oxford Tools You Need to Start Punch Needle Rug Hooking
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....
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Tips for Yarn Tails- Part 1
Tips for Yarn Tails- Part 1
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...
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Loops Retreat 2025: The Punch Needle Rug Hooking Event of the Year!
Loops Retreat 2025: The Punch Needle Rug Hooking Event of the Year!
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...
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#OxCoPALs - My Final Post
#OxCoPALs - My Final Post
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...
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#OxCoPALs Fall Gaubles #5 - Displaying
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...
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#OxCoPALs Fall Gobbles #4 - Finishing
  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...
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#OxCoPALs Fall Gobbles #3 - Punching
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...
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#OxCoPALs Fall Gobbles Project #2 - The Color Palettes
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...
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#OxCoPALs Fall Gaubles Project #1 - Getting Started
  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...
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#OxCoPALS Fall Project Alert!
  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...
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#OxCoPALs Summer Oval Abstract Botanical - Final Wrap Up!
  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...
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#OxCoPALs Summer Stash Buster #5 - Liz
  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...
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#OxCoPALs Summer Stash Buster #4 - Christy
  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...
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#OxCoPALs Summer Stash Buster #3 - Hannah
  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...
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#OxCoPALS Summer Stash Buster #2 - Heidi
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...
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#OxCoPALs Summer Stash Buster Project #1 - Cotey
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....
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#OxCoPALs Summer New Project Alert!
Hi Everyone! Summer seems like it may, finally, be in full swing here! I don't want to scare it away but the days have definitely started to get warmer and the sun is out much more than the rain. I...
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#OxCoPALs Spring Box Project #6 - Final Wrap Up!
Hi Everyone! I hope you have enjoyed the #OxCoPALs Spring Box project as much as we did! This was a fun one to noodle around with as we worked out the kinks of construction, pattern design, and color planning. It...
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