Today I am going to show you how to transfer punch needle patterns with an iron-on transfer pen. Recently, I came across Sublime Stitching’s iron on transfer pens. They are made for transferring embroidery patterns so I wondered how they would work for transferring punch needle patterns. I contacted Jenny Hart at Sublime Stitching to […]
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Tips for Punching with Variegated Threads
Today, I am going to share with you some tips for punching with variegated threads. I am going to be using Valdani embroidery threads. There are also variegated threads from DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and others. You can also create your own variegated threads by coffee or tea dying embroidery floss. This same technique would […]
Refurbishing an Antique Dresser
I have been slowly refurnishing our oldest child’s vacated bedroom. Last fall, I was at an auction and they couldn’t get a bid on an antique dresser. I hadn’t intended to purchase a dresser, but I just can’t pass up a bargain. My husband would argue about the bargain part since he had to bring […]
How to Make a Punch Needle Ornament
Today I want to show you how easy it is to make a punch needle ornament. I have several punch needle ornament patterns available. (I just released two new ones this week.) They are all created using this same easy method. Supplies Needed to Create a Punch Needle Ornament: Finished Punch Needle Project Heavy Weight […]
DIY Camper Curtain
When the wallboard in our vintage camper’s kitchen started peeling off, I decided that was the perfect opportunity to update the camper kitchen. Our camper is a 1986 model, so I chose some small checked wallpaper that would have been appropriate to that era, but was more appealing to me than the wild floral print […]
Transfer Punch Needle & Rug Hooking Patterns with a LED Light Box
Can you transfer punch needle & rug hooking patterns with the new LED Light Boxes? I tried a couple of different patterns with various foundation fabrics. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t […]
Introduction to the CTR Punch Needles
This is an Introduction to the CTR Punch Needles. I wanted to share with you some of the features of the CTR needles for those that are either new to punching or just new to the CTR needles. I will show you the different needles, how to adjust the punching depth and how to thread […]
Braided Edge on Punch Needle
I have seen braided edges done on hooked rugs, but not on a punched piece. I like the idea of the braided edge on punch needle, so I decided to add a wool braided edge to this stacked sheep punch needle pattern. Here’s a tutorial showing how I did it. Braiding the Strips: Measure the […]