Check out this Valdani price comparison! I recently compared the difference between punching with Pearl Cotton #8 and 3 strands of floss. I found there wasn’t a lot of difference, but I think the 3 strands gives a softer look than the pearl cotton #8. But what about the cost difference between the two different […]
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Frame a Punch Needle Project
I have been working on getting some finished punch needle projects ready for an upcoming show. I wanted to show you how I framed this punched George. Supplies to Frame a Punch Needle Project: Frame Craft Glue Scissors Press on mounting board Glazier points Picture frame hanger I find thrift stores and auctions to be […]
Robin Rug Hooking Pattern
I just finished listing this new Robin rug hooking pattern in my Etsy shop! The mama Robin has caught a worm and is bringing it back to her nest to feed her hungry babies. Hooked Rug Robin Pattern: This wool hooked mat was hooked with 3/8″ felted wool strips for a primitive look. When finished, […]
Transfer Rug Hooking Patterns with Red Dot
If you purchase a paper or digital rug hooking pattern, you will want to transfer rug hooking patterns to your foundation fabric before you can start hooking. This isn’t hard if you use some red dot transfer fabric. Even the newer, thicker red dot will transfer rug hooking patterns. You just have to use a […]
Find Treasures at Auctions
I never seem to have any trouble deciding what I want to punch. The problem lies after I finish punching the project. I love the way it looks, but what to do with it? Luckily, my husband and I both enjoy going to auctions and flea markets and often find treasures that can be used in […]
Mermaid Punch Needle Pattern
This new mermaid punch needle pattern is perfect for a beach cottage or nautical themed decorating anywhere! This sweet mermaid has been finished into a mini pillow tuck or bowl filler. It is called “Star of the Sea”. Fill a bowl with this mermaid and these sailboat and lighthouse bowl fillers. Punch Needle Pattern: The […]
Nautical Punch Needle Pattern
Just listed in our Etsy shop is a new nautical punch needle pattern for these two beach themed punch needle bowl fillers. It is called “Sailing Time”. You might also like our Whaling Time punch needle pattern. Sailing Time Punch Needle Pattern: The punch needle pattern features two nautical bowl fillers. Both bowl fillers have […]
Getting the Weavers Cloth Drum Tight in the No-Slip Hoop
Exactly what does it mean to get your weavers cloth drum tight, and how do you go about doing it? Watch the Video: Punch Needle Hoops: First things first – let’s talk hoops. Not all hoops will work well with punch needle. Even if you start with the weavers cloth super tight, it can slip as […]
