As angela explains some people are so good at it they can use either side.
Rug hooking vs punch needle.
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Angela does such great job explaining the difference between two very similar crafts rug hooking and punch needle or punch hooking.
Up until 1881 hooked rugs were made with a rug hook a tool similar to a crochet hook.
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Punch needle is a specific type of rug making that utilizes a needle rather than a hook.
Whatever the moniker the basics are the same.
Punch needle rug hooking basics.
March 14 2019 3 comments.
Sometimes called russian punch embroidery needle punch punch needle embroidery or simply punch.
It is somewhat of a hybrid craft positioned between traditional rug hooking and embroidery.
I want to make a large punch needle rug for my dining room.
Punch needle rug hooking is a method of rug making that dates back to the late 19th century.
In punch needle you work from the top side but your finished work is usually consider the back side.