The traditional craft for modern makers
Whole Punching is a cosy one stop shop for everything punch needle - from modern beginner punch needle kits and wool rug yarn to monks cloth, gripper frames and tools.
Embrace a slower-paced, sustainable lifestyle through contemporary craft. Quality materials and guidance all supplied with a friendly service, by Sara, in Coventry.
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Punch needle kits
What is punch needle?
A punch needle is a craft tool invented in the 1880’s to speed up rug hooking. Although traditionally used for making rugs, modern uses include cushions, wall hangings and bags. The rhythmic punching is favoured by many for it’s relaxing motion. It's the perfect craft for textile or yarn lovers.
Learn how to punch needle
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Punch needle tips and tutorials
What is the difference between monks cloth and aida?
Which yarn should you use for punch needle?
To get started with punch needle you will need four key materials; a punch needle tool, fabric, a frame or hoop for stretching your fabric and yarn to punch with. Choosing yarn for your punch needle project can definitely be one of the most fun parts of your planning. However, it’s helpful to keep a few useful tips in mind when you pick the yarn for your next project.
Four top tips for making your own punch needle rugs
There are so many lovely rugs available in shops but if you want to put a more personal stamp on your home, making your own punch needle rug is a great way to do it. With four simple supplies, some time and a little patience, you could have a new rug for your home. Here are my four top tips for making your own punch needle rugs.
Want to make your own rugs?
You'll need a frame that's strong enough for the job.
Gripper frames are a gamechanger. From small hardwearing trivets to heirloom rugs, you can make them all on this frame.
Pre-order yours now and you'll be punching like a pro in no time.
About Whole Punching
Coventry based, cosy one-stop shop for all things punch needle. Sara designs beginner friendly punch needle kits and stocks a wide range of punch needle tools, fabric and yarn. She also loves teaching punch needle workshops throughout the UK. A small, independent craft business, female owned and (often) family run.
A nicely thought out, well designed, simple to use punch needle that works perfectly with all embroidery threads to medium thickness yarns. A pleasure to use! Thoroughly recommended!
Totally recommend the gripper frame. It holds the fabric super tight compared to an embroidery hoop. Like it so much I ordered the other size! Great company to deal with, Sara is so knowledgeable.
The range of colours and the quality of the wool is brilliant, you have such a good varied shade range that covers everything you would need and they are very natural looking colours too.The 100g size is perfect for the larger work, you know that you wont run out!
