SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
- katskornerstudio
- Oct 20, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 25
I will list below the places where you can purchase your punch needle and rug tufting supplies.
Please note, these are the products I personally use, and they may not always offer the best value for money. This blog post is intended as a guide.
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Before purchasing, I recommend doing some research to ensure you’re selecting the right supplies for the project you’re working on.
Also, feel free to check out my TikTok for troubleshooting tips on any issues you may encounter while punch needling.
I am not liable if you purchase supplies that are incompatible with your project or intended outcome.
Safety Reminder: It’s important to check the safety guidelines of any products you purchase. Please ensure that any tools and materials are used correctly and safely, as I am not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur.
Please note: I purchased my tufting gun and frame from a Facebook Marketplace seller.
Yarn and needle compatibility
Embroidery floss - Lavor fine punch needle (smallest tip)
Double knit cotton (DK cotton) - Lavor fine punch needle (middle and largest tip)
Double knit acrylic (DK acrylic) - Lavor find punch needle (largest tip) or a regular punch needle when using x2 strands of DK acyrlic.
Chunky weight - Oxford or Milwards regular punch needle
ITEM | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE LINK | AFFILIATE Y/N |
Packing supplies | "Most affordable packaging and supplies" - boxes, postage bags, stickers etc | Yes | |
Lavor punch needle | To use with cotton or acrylic yarn on projects such as punch needle mug rug coasters. The smaller needles can be used for embroidery | ||
Milwards punch needle | Regular needle to use with acrylic or chunky yarn on projects such as large punch needle wall hangings, where you're wanting a more 'fluffier' texture. Also comes with a fine punch needle for embroidery | Yes | |
Milwards adjustable punch needle | An adjustable punch needle with 4 loop sizes and a 5mm size needle - regular punch needle for acrylic or chunky yarn | Yes | |
Oxford punch needles | A great range of punch needle sizes | No | |
Monks cloth | 2 pieces of monks cloth | Yes | |
Monks cloth | Monks cloth | No | |
Monks cloth | Monks cloth | Yes | |
Punch needle fabrics | A few options | No | |
Alternative to monks cloth | Linen blend punch needle fabric - Regular punch needles OR Lavor fine punch needle set (largest needle) | No | |
Yarn | Lots of options. Double knit 100% cotton for fine punch needle (Lavor) Double knit 100% acrylic for regular punch needle (Milwards or Lavor) | Yes | |
Yarn | Paintbox brand 100% cotton DK | Yes | |
Yarn | Paintbox brand 100% acrylic DK | Yes | |
Yarn | Hayfield DK 100% acyrlic | Yes | |
Yarn | Double knit yarn | No | |
Yarn | 60% cotton 40% acrylic great with the Lavor | Yes | |
Yarn | Sirdar stories | No | |
Yarn | Sirdar stories | Yes | |
Yarn | 50/50 yarn Great with the Lavor punch needle to fill in the larger areas quicker. | No | |
Yarn | Ricorumi double knit cotton | No | |
Yarn | Ricorumi 60 balls of yarn | Yes | |
Yarn | Ricorumi double knit cotton | Yes | |
Embroidery hoop | 4 inch | Yes | |
Embroidery hoop | 6 inch | ||
Embroidery hoop | Non-slip 4 pieces | Yes | |
Self-adhesive cork coaster | Thin cork backing for coasters | Yes | |
Punch needle kit | This is the first kit I've purchased myself, it isn't too bad to start with. For this kit you'll want to be working with acrylic yarn not cotton ☻ Watch my review here | Yes | |
Punch needle threaders | You can make your own with wire see here | ||
PVA glue | Yes | ||
Mini glue gun | Yes | ||
Mini glue sticks | Yes | ||
Felt | No | ||
Large tufting cloth | Used for rug tufting machine, can also be used for regular punch needle | Yes | |
Yarn winder | Yes | ||
Metal D rings | Can be applied to back of pieces so they can then be hung up | Yes | |
D ring key-rings | Lobster claw clasps | Yes | |
Lint remover | For tufted rugs | Yes | |
Ribbon | For attaching keyring clasp | Yes | |
Carpet adhesive glue | For tufted rugs not punch needle | No | |
Milward 45mm Rotary Cutter & 5 Spare Blades | For cutting fabric - make sure to pair it with a cutting mat. | Yes |
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