I would not use anything else. For punch needle rug hooking your rug backing needs to be stretched REALLY tight on a frame - as tight as a drum.
Please call to make arrangements (802)462-2011. They just peel right off the grippers unharmed. I'm creating a series of punch needle rug hooking tutorials! Experienced punchers know that when your backing is tight your punch will glide through it with ease – making the craft more relaxing with the added benefit of reducing hand and wrist strain. If you're NOT going to move your rug you can go wild and use any fibers you choose! For me, I love the gripper frames. Please call to make arrangements (802)462-2011.
For punch needle rug hooking your rug backing needs to be stretched REALLY tight on a frame - as tight as a drum. These are the most popular frames at The Oxford Rug Hooking School. Both sides of the cover have sturdy elastic, making it easy to pop the cover on and off your frame.
I can stretch the monk's cloth tight on it so much faster, easier and fine tune it with the thread grain of the cloth. So much easier on the hands, no pliers needed. Thanks, Steve! You should be able to bounce a quarter on it! Oxford Gripper Strip Lap Frames are Fabulous for Punching! We appreciate your patience, as the demand has surpassed our expectations and may lead to slight delays in order processing. Fine and fancy fibers will snag on the grippers when you try to move your rug. They'll be featured here as well as posted on YouTube. During the quarantine, we have received an overwhelming demand for our punch needles.
Machine washable. Made from 2 layers of extra soft cotton flannel, they will protect your hands and arms from the sharp gripper strips as you punch! Amy Has Finished Her New Book! You’ll love how quick and simple it is to stretch your rug patterns onto these frames. "It might look too small in the middle of a room but looks great in front of a chair or as a bedside rug for example." Once the basics are covered I'll start teaching more advanced techniques Our customers love it because they can make a nice sized 2' x 3' rug and only have to move it once. Comes in 3 sizes: Small (which fits our 10"x10" gripper frame), Medium (which fits our 14"x14" up to 18"x18" gripper frames), and Large (which fits our 15"x26" up to 20"x30" gripper frames).
After experimenting with different sizes she felt that a 19" x 29" mat made a respectable small rug.
For the safety of all, the school is temporarily closed to the public. -- Jennifer Moeykens from Shoreham, Vermont, "I really like my gripper frames. Preorder Now!
-- Ann Herrick from Bennington, Vermont. We have 3 assemblers working from home to make our quality tools. We've designed these frame covers especially for our Oxford Gripper Strip Lap Frames. I have weak hands and I can tighten my fabric easily with the new gripper frames." For the safety of all, the school is temporarily closed to the public.
Both sides of the cover have sturdy elastic, making it easy to pop the cover on and off your frame. (2' x 3' is a very popular rug size and a common size for many commercial patterns.) Taut backing will also make your loops more even! Preorder Now. We find that this frame is comfortable to use if you are 5 foot 6 inches tall or taller. Amy Oxford asked herself the question"How small can a punched piece be and still look like a rug?" Moving your rug is not recommended if you’re using fine yarns, fine strips of fabric, or textured fancy, designer, or novelty type yarns. For our local customers, we are now offering curbside pickup by appointment during our regular business hours. Our high quality pine frames are sturdy without being heavy. We've designed these frame covers especially for our Oxford Gripper Strip Lap Frames. Click below for a FREE print ready PDF of your favorite. You’ll love how quick and simple it is to stretch your rug patterns onto these frames. (Interior dimensions.) We’re grateful that we can be here for you during this difficult time to provide something creative, relaxing, and distracting that can be done at home.
-- Julie Burroughs from Vergennes, Vermont, "Now that I have a gripper frame (in two sizes!) This frame is suitable for use with 3-ply or other heavy-duty wool rug yarn or #6, #7, or #8 cut strips of wool fabric.