Proddy and Punch Needle Flower Pot

In this class you will explore how proddy and quillies can join punch needle rug hooking to make a harmonious and charming craft project, a multi technique flower and coordinating mat.If you know the basics of punch needle rug hooking then you are all set to take this class.
Topics to be covered:
• combining techniques - when, where, and why of using more than one technique in your work
• proddy - tools, techniques, and materials
• quillies - how to, basic sewing, when glue can be used
• couching - a fun look using the #8 fine punch needle and piping
• sculpting - a tiny portion of the project, but a great skill to learn or refresh

Students Need to Bring: Small sharp scissors, 1 fine punch needle #10, #9 or #8, 1 regular punch needle #10, rug hooking or punch needle frame.

Bio: 

Rebecca is a passionate fiber artist, educator, and writer based in Longmont, Colorado. Her studio is filled with all things wool, however, rug hooking takes center stage.  She is a certified Oxford Punch Needle Rug Hooking instructor and a McGown certified teacher in traditional rug hooking. Rebecca teaches locally and online and has taught at Sauder and the ATHA convention.  She has written articles for Rug Hooking Magazine, the ATHA magazine and Magpie Times.  In the fall of 2023 her book, Rug Hooking in Harmony was published.  When not hooking, teaching, or writing Rebecca can be found hovering over her dye pots, creating rug yarn for her company StoryTeller Wool.