Category: Off the Hoop

Needlepoint feeds are buzzing about the Fendi DIY bag kit—and the custom painting option that’s making it even more tempting. Here’s what stitchers, shops, and painters are sharing right now.

Off the Hoop is where I stash the needlework-adjacent crafts that keep popping up in my feed — the ones that feel like a fun side quest when you want to make something with your hands, but you don’t want to source 12 supplies just to begin. That’s why I’m obsessed with Craft Club Co,…

This article is part of “Off the Hoop”, a Frogging News series exploring how fiber crafts show up beyond patterns and hoops — in fashion, pop culture, and everyday life. When Prada released a crochet safety pin with a price tag north of $700, it didn’t just turn heads in the fashion world — it…

Discover the viral LEGO floss bobbin winder by @broderietherapie! See why stitchers love it and get updates on the upcoming build instructions.

Smart Punch is designed by Dawn Shuck of Sew Cherished known for wool quilt blocks and primitive punch needle. Smart Punch was released last year but has been gaining in popularity. Cross-stitch and wool punch needle designer Teresa Kogut recently announced she will carry it in her shop and Craft Industry Alliance said it was…

Amy Oxford who was the founder of The Oxford Company, inventor of the Oxford Punch Needle and founder of the Oxford Rug Hooking School has gone into retirement after 39 years in the business. Amy sold the company to KnitPro a family-owned business based in India. KnitPro makes knitting needles and crochet supplies and will…