Punch needle blog - news, tips and tricks

Monks cloth and aida are both two types of fabric used for crafting. Traditionally monks cloth is used for rug making crafts such as punch needle and rug hooking whereas aida is used for cross-stitch embroidery.

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.

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.

Part of me wants to embrace the warmer months that are coming and make summery projects. The other still wants to hunker down and make rugs. Whichever way you’re leaning, there...

Each year punch needle enthusiasts come together to share their love for punch needle. This year the day to celebrate is Saturday 1 April 2023. The theme for this year is Friendship. I shall be doing a 'punch-a-long' live on my Instagram at 15:00 GMT of this years' pattern.

If you are looking for something a bit more creative than a bunch of flowers and want to give a botanical present that will last, why not get crafty? You can make your own gift or give them something they can make, learning a new skill and carving out some time for themselves. Taking time to pause can at times feel like a real luxury.

Alice is a freelance print designer based in Berlin and has always been creating since as long as I can remember. I absolutely love her style and couldn't wait to translate these into punch needle projects. We have created four new hoops, two of which incorporate punch needle and tufting. So if you've wanted to try your hand at tufting but don't want to invest in a tufting gun, these kits are a great introduction. 

A step-by-step punch needle tutorial for beginners on how to prepare an embroidery hoop with monks cloth for punching. Easy way to prepare a hoop for your punch needle wall hangings.

A brief overview of the different qualities of punch needle fabrics that are available in the UK. Fabrics may have different names so it can be difficult when purchasing, therefore referring to the qualities of fabric will help to you choose your punch needle foundation fabric.

If you're confused about monks cloth, want to know what you're looking for when buying it and how to get a perfectly straight line, then this is the blog for you.