Intermediate & Advanced Punch Needle Rug Hooking : Techniques, Projects, and Inspirations

The first guide taking punch needle crafters to intermediate and advanced levels with expertly explained techniques, exciting projects, and inspiring examples by 26 Oxford Certified Instructors.<br /><br />For punch needle lovers who want to reach the next level of skill and enjoyment with their craft, Amy Oxford, the inventor of the craft&#39;s standard tool (the Oxford Punch Needle) and founder of the Oxford Rug Hooking School, provides instructions and artistic inspiration. In these pages, a combination of teaching, examples, and projects give makers a perfect mix for building their skills and for punching up their excitement.<br /><br />• Teaches next-level skills with designs to punch as you learn, such as<br />—using novelty yarns with the Seashell Project,<br />—sculpting with the Sweater Letter,<br />—shading with Shaded Leaves,<br />—punching with fabric strips with the Flower Project, and<br />—two-color beading stitch with the Perfectly Paisley Project.<br />• Amy welcomes 26 guest instructors throughout who offer examples of their works that highlight the techniques, from shading with handpainted yarn to succeeding with narrative designs.<br />• For each technique and project, shows and explains variations (created by different punchers and in different colorways).<br />• Gorgeous image galleries of works in a wide range of styles show combinations of the book&#39;s techniques and include the artists&#39; comments, tips, and insights.<br />• An unusual source of inspiration: photos of the capstone projects that were designed and punched by today&#39;s top punch needle artists, as the final step to qualify for their Oxford Teacher Certifications.