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'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. Teaches next-level skills with designs to punch as you learn, such as:
Using novelty yarns with the Seashell Project
Sculpting with the Sweater Letter
Shading with Shaded Leaves
Punching with fabric strips with the Flower Project
Two-color beading stitch with the Perfectly Paisley Project
Amy welcomes 26 guest instructors throughout who offer examples of their works that highlight the techniques, from shading with hand-painted yarn to succeeding with narrative designs.
