This is an Introduction to the Ultra Punch Needle. If you are new to punching or just got an Ultra Punch Needle, you might be wondering how to use the tool. Today, I will show you how to change the needle tip, change the punching depth, and thread the needle. The Ultra Punch needle comes […]
Convert Full Size Bed – Headboard & Footboard to fit a Queen size Mattress
After our oldest child moved out and took her bedroom furniture with her, we decided to replace her bed with a queen size bed. The only problem with that is we prefer antique furniture to new furniture. And, there aren’t queen size antique beds – at least none we could find. So, we attached a […]
3 Ways to Mount a Punch Needle Project on a Wooden Hornbook
I like the look of punch needle projects mounted on a hornbook (shaped wooden board). There are several different ways to mount a punch needle project onto wood; I am going to show you three. After punching this free pattern, I finished my punch needle project with a wool edging and prepared my hornbook by […]
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 […]
Add a Wool Border to a Punch Needle Project
Here’s how to Add a Wool Border to a Punch Needle Project: A great way to finish punch needle projects is to add a wool border to the edge. It is easy to do with a needle and thread and you can match the wool to your project. For this example, I used this […]
Punch Needle Tractor Wagon Ornament
I finished this punch needle tractor wagon ornament a little late for Christmas, but I still have a few more days to enjoy it before I take down the trees. I used this free punch needle pattern for the wagon that is available in my free pattern library. It coordinates with this tractor pattern, which […]
Punch Needle Santa Pin Tutorial
I think it is super fun to have a festive pin to wear on my coat during the holiday season! And of course, what could be better than a punch needle Santa pin! This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will […]
How to Sew Punch Needle Stocking
Since I just released a new punch needle Christmas stocking pattern, I wanted to show you how easy it is to sew a punch needle project into a stocking. How to Sew a Punch Needle Stocking: Supplies Used: Punch Needle Stocking Felted Wool for the back Cotton Fabric for the lining Sewing machine with a […]