Starter Pack: To start out doing punch rug embroidery, you will need: a printed rug backing of your choice , a yarn pack of your choice, the tool kit, 1 bottle of rug backing glue. Click on the link to see the description of the components. The total cost is $36.00 Select the pattern: RB01RB02RB03RB04RB05 RB06RB07RB08RB09RB10 Select the Yarn Pack: primary colors shaded pinks basic blues burgundy floral blue grays forest greens basic reds pastel floral southwest earthy browns
Wood Yarn Spool Holder: $2.00 Ultra-Punch Needle: $15.00
The punch is made of durable plastic. The needle tip is perfectly shaped surgical stainless steel, with life time guaranteed against breakage under normal consumer use. Use it with the acrylic yarn in the following section, or 3 strands of the 6-strands DMC floss for a different texture. Three sizes of needle tips are available for the punch, small (0.057 in/1.45mm), medium (0.065in/1.65mm) and large (0.087 in/2.21mm). There is an spring inside, so the length of yarn can be adjusted to any depth. The one enclosed is size medium, the one suited for miniature rugs. The smaller tip works well with the acrylic yarn or 2 strands of the DMC floss for 1/2 inch scale. The large is too big for any miniature work.
Threader: designed to thread the long shaft of the punch needle. $2.50 for package of two.
Lip Lock Hoop: 8 inch diameter $3.80, 10 inch diameter, $4.30
The inner hoop has a lip on top to pull the working fabric especially taut enough for best punching result. It is okay to place the hoop over the section that is already punched.
