To start punch needle embroidery, you will need some specialty punch needle supplies along with some supplies you might already have. Find out which beginner punch needle supplies are essential and download the printable supplies list plus a handy checklist. Punch needle embroidery is completed with small fibers such as embroidery floss and pearl cottons. […]
Tutorials
Grungy Pantry Jars Tutorial
Dig some glass jars out of your recycle bin and follow this Grungy Pantry Jars Tutorial to create your own primitive kitchen canning display. These antique looking jars are easy to DIY and have a great old fashioned look. You could set them on a shelf in your pie safe or other prim kitchen display. […]
Primitive Wool Flags Tutorial
I love adding some Americana to my summertime farmhouse decor! Find out how easy it is to make these primitive wool flags using ric rac, felted wool, and sticks in this step-by-step tutorial. These prim flags are cute added to a display of geraniums or patriotic decor. Supplies to make Primitive Wool Flags: Felted wool […]
Primitive Firecracker Bundles Tutorial
I just love decorating for all of the patriotic summertime holidays! This year, I wanted to add some red, white, and blue primitive firecracker bundles to my Americana decor. I created them out of dowel rods, paint, and jute. Read on for the step-by-step craft tutorial. Supplies for the Fireworks Bundle: wooden dowel rods – […]
Thread a Punch Needle Without a Threader
It’s very frustrating when your last threader breaks right in the middle of a punch needle project – especially if you are almost finished! If you have the right supplies, you could make a punch needle threader. But if you don’t have the supplies for that, is there a way to thread a punch needle […]
Which Hoop is Best for Punch Needle?
In this post, I will show you which hoop is best for punch needle embroidery. Find out what type of hoops don’t work well and why they don’t work for punch needle. Learn which hoop option is good, which is better, and which one is the best choice for punching. Watch the Video: Regular Embroidery […]
Colonial Silhouette Portraits Tutorial
Join me to learn how to make these colonial style silhouette portraits using the Cricut machine. My mom found these small oval antique picture frames at an antique store and she wanted to add some colonial style silhouettes to them. I was super excited about this because I knew I could make some silhouettes for […]
How to Separate a Whole Skein of Floss at Once
I often see questions about how to separate DMC embroidery floss into 3 strands. Some people do it in little sections, a few feet at a time. This works, but it leads to having to thread the needle often! I don’t know about you, but that is my least favorite part of punching. I want […]