Old Tattered Flag

The Old Tattered Flag, Watertown, New York, is a specialty crafting shop renowned for its focus on punch needle embroidery, rug hooking, and wool appliqué. Co-owned by Julie and Carol, the business is celebrated for its vintage-inspired, colorful, and whimsical aesthetic. For punch needle enthusiasts, they offer a wide array of patterns and comprehensive kits across collections like "Antique Adaptations," "Everyday Punch Needle," and "Julie's Doodles". Their punch needle patterns are professionally printed on 55/45 polyester-cotton weavers cloth. Rather than relying on standard commercial embroidery floss, The Old Tattered Flag sets itself apart by outfitting its kits with its own proprietary thread line, OTF Threads.
The Ultra Punch Needle, manufactured by The Old Tattered Flag, is widely celebrated as one of the premier tools for punch needle embroidery. Its ergonomic handle features a built-in sliding track that allows stitchers to easily adjust the loop height for customized texture and dimension. Equipped with three interchangeable needle tips—small, medium, and large—this versatile tool effortlessly handles everything from delicate single-strand embroidery floss to thicker yarns, making it an essential addition to any hand-stitching toolkit.
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