Combine the techniques of proddy and punch needle to make this patriotic flag pillow. Kit includes monks cloth, yarn, wool and backing.

Punch needle embroidery is simple and fun! To get started, thread yarn through a special punch needle tool and stretch the fabric through a hoop. Then, push the needle straight through the fabric to create loops. Repeating this motion builds up soft loops that form a raised, textured design on the front of your project.

Popularized in the UK as a thrifty way to make durable mats, proddy is a form of rag rug making where short, pre-cut fabric strips are inserted through a backing material to create a fringed, textured, or fluffy pile.