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 […]
New Valentine Punch Needle Pattern
I am excited to be releasing a new punch needle pattern today! It is a Valentine punch needle pattern for a bowl filler / shelf sitter featuring a sheep and a Valentine heart. The entire bowl filler has been punched using 3 strands of DMC floss. (Learn how to easily separate the strands) The caption […]
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 […]
Processing Wool with a Diz
For several years now, I have been creating wool bats with my drum carder. For Christmas this year, my Dad designed and made a diz for me. I love how he made it with a handle and multiple sizes for me to pull the fiber through. After watching a video, it easy to figure out […]
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 […]
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Blessings~ Amy
12 Days of Handmade Gifts: Day 12
I am finished making gifts! I was way behind this year compared to my usual schedule. I don’t know if I am getting slower or if it was the late Thanksgiving. Either way, I need to start earlier next year! This sewing bird is for my Mom. She does a lot of sewing and quilting, […]