Pat is a certified Oxford punch needle instructor (2015) with over 25 years of traditional rug hooking experience. She loves sharing her knowledge and skills with others and fosters a positive experience for all students in a welcoming atmosphere. She was introduced to Oxford punch needle rug hooking in 2012, while living in Vermont, and was drawn to the depth, texture and richness of this fiber art. Punch needle techniques offer a great way to embellish your traditional rug hooking, add dimension and complete backgrounds by punching with wool strips. Pat’s work has appeared in Amy Oxford’s “Punch Needle Rug Hooking” and various issues of ATHA magazine. She welcomes all students and offers private, small group classes and weekly rug workshops in the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Come view PNWfiberarts.com which houses my gallery of both punch needle and traditional hooked rugs.