Punching backgrounds with variegated threads can produce some unique, interesting designs. But, how do you get the swirling effects seen in some punch needle patterns such as this Freedom Sheep Pattern or this Uncle Sam Chick pattern? If you punch back and forth in a perpendicular or horizontal line, the variegation will be straight across; […]
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Using the Punch Needle Floss Minder
A while back, I introduced a sheep punch needle floss minder that I designed. I made a short video to show you how it can help you with your punch needle. As you punch, the floss will just flow right off the floss minder and you don’t have to constantly chase and move your spool […]
Punching the Details
One of the things to figure out when beginning punching is how to go about punching the details in a design. Should the details be punched first, last, or somewhere in between? By details, I mean small things like single lines or dots. For example, on this vintage truck pattern, there are small lines on […]
Angel Tree Topper Punch Needle Pattern
For the last day of our Christmas in July, we are releasing this Angel Tree Topper Punch Needle Pattern. What better way to top off the week than to make something to top the tree! The angel has been inspired by Tombstone angels. Angel Tree Topper: This punch needle angel tree topper was punched using […]
Sheep punch needle ornaments
New in our Etsy shop, these adorable sheep punch needle ornaments. It’s Christmas in July! They are called “We Three Sheep”. Like the three kings in the Christmas story, these three sheep are bringing Christmas cheer! Three Sheep Punch Needle Ornaments Pattern: The brown sheep has a string of lights to help with the decorating. […]
Woody Wagon Punch Needle Ornament Pattern
This is our second day of Christmas in July. Today’s pattern is this vintage woody wagon punch needle ornament. This punch needle project has been made into an ornament. It would also be perfect as a tuck or bowl filler. The retro woody wagon is carrying a Christmas tree home for the holidays. Find out […]
Vintage Camper Ornament
Check out our new Vintage Camper Ornament Punch Needle Pattern! What better time to start working on your Christmas projects than during the long hot days of July?! To celebrate Christmas in July, I have designed four new punch needle Christmas ornament patterns. I will be releasing all four during this first week in July. […]
Valdani – DMC Conversion Chart
I frequently get asked about a Valdani – DMC conversion chart. I didn’t think there was one – I thought you had to convert to Week’s Dye from DMC and then to Valdani. But I wanted to make sure so I contacted the fine folks at Valdani and found out that Yes, they do have […]
