Monks cloth pre-stretched onto a wooden frame with staples.

16 x 20 wood frame with approximate 14 x 18 working area

Monks cloth is the ideal backing fabric for rug hooking with a punch needle.  It’s 100% cotton weave has the flexibility to expand when the needle is inserted and then contract around loops when the needle is out, holding the loops in place.  The cloth is cream coloured with a white line every 2 inches which is helpful for tracing and making patterns.