Making a gripper frame for punch needle and rug hooking DIY

[@tonirad9577]

It is late and I am scrolling because I can't sleep but I will definitely come back to this one because it is a craft I would like to do . Thanks 🙏

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

I was scrolling in the middle of the night when I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep. I hate nights like that! 😴

[@joannemcvicar4375]

I do use a gripper frame and in my experience of learning punch needle , so much better than hoop . Thanks for showing how to make one .

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

You are so welcome! I don't see myself using anything else, but a gripper frame. It's so much better.

[@traveldreamer4616]

Thus is my first look into what it takes to do punch embroidery. It is a DIY blood sport😂 Thanks for sharing.

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

LOL, wow, good first impression huh? 😊 It actually took the skin off in 3 places on my fingers! I've made two other gripper frames and that didn't happen, so it had to be the way I was holding my hand while pulling the staples out. The first two times, I used a thick needle, this time I used a tool from my Silhouette Cameo. I suggest using a thick needle. :)

[@karenamrein7876]

Really enjoyed this video! Looking forward to the cover video.

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Thanks Karen. I've got a few other things to do, but it's on the list!

[@JonniesJourney]

Got the list running Doreen.

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Thanks Jonnie! Have a blessed day~

[@cherylnull9890]

Thank you so much for sharing!! This will help me a lot!

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

You're so welcome!

[@FindingHappinessInAllYouDo]

Hello darling wow this was a great tutorial for sure glad you shared

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Thanks so much

[@theresachucle5362]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial have a wonderful evening 😊

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Thank you! You too!

[@dorothybinter2714]

Thanks for the tutorial. I will have to check that out. I’ve looked at gripper frames and thought they were expensive.

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

I have to agree there. If you're willing to do a little work, this can save you lots of money!

[@msplantladi]

@@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts yes I am into so many different types of crafts I kept refusing to start rug hooking because of the cost, so I do appreciate your video.

[@aleesiauh]

You are a queen! Thank you for this info!!!

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

You're so welcome!

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Thanks for watching! Please leave a comment here. I like a gripper frame 100% better than using a hoop for punch needle. I'm glad to be able to make one that is affordable for me. I used 3/8" staples, and the gripper strip was a #5..

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes9339]

Thank you so much for sharing....when I do mine I will do this..

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Be very careful how you hold your hand while pulling out the staples. When I made the first 2 frames, I used a thick embroidery needle and I didn't hurt my fingers at all.

[@msplantladi]

Huge thank you

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

@@msplantladi you're welcome

[@teresaholland4790]

Thanks for your help today

[@KINDERBABE1]

Thank you for the informative video!!

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abuelitap65]

Great video/tutorial. It does not look too difficult, but I'm not too sure about removing all those wires. TYFS (Pauline S)

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

It's not really hard to do that, since they're just like staples. You just have to be careful not to let your fingers rub on the metal like I did. That didn't happen on the first two frames I made.

[@margie6534]

Thank you for the tutorial! I paid way too much for my ready made gripper frame.

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

If you decided you'd like one in a different size, now you know how to make your own. 😊

[@phyllishaynes1544]

What brand of staple gun did you use? My husband has to staple for me , the one we have is so hard to use.

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

I wouldn't suggest using one like mine. It's very light duty and I had trouble with the staples not going in all the way.

[@phyllishaynes1544]

@@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts thank you, that's what I need to know.

[@neressamorrison8492]

Thank you so much! Im ordering the gripper strips.

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

I think you'll be happy with it. It saves a lot of money rather than buying them already made

[@karenvaage1228]

Do you lean this type up against a table especially the big one wonder if a floor stand could be designed for it too. I need a big frame for rugs as I work in wool and it catches if the frame is too small. And that would be very unweildlyto hold

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

I use mine on my lap, because I turn it a lot, and I also like to flip it often to see my progress. I think The Old Tattered Flag sells one with a floor stand.