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Ok, so you've got your fabric, yarn, needles, and design that you want to tuft aka punch needle, but you're not sure how large your stitches should be. How far to space them apart, and which side of the design is the right side. This Technique Tuesday we will cover that. You'll learn how to properly space your stitches. How wide your rows should be and how changing stitch length changes the dynamic of your fabric art/rug. Video: Stitch Size & Row Spacing This video is from the Oxford Company. The Oxford Company has a great selection of blogs called # OxCoPALs and videos that walk you through the basics of Punch Needling as well as Rug Hooking. I recommend going over there to learn more.  Ready to start crafting your project? Please leave your comments below on what you plan on making .  This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading my blog posts please consider supporting my creative endeavors by donating via  PayPal Me  or  Buying Me a Cup of...

This Technique Tuesday we will learn how to select the appropriate fabric to work best with our punch needling projects. I do needle felting with an embellisher machine and by hand. And I love that you can use various substrates and felt with them. It puts the MIX in mix media projects. However, when it comes to hand embroidery, the fabric you construct your project on is quite important. Consider the following fabric options: Monk Cloth : This is a tightly woven fabric that is made from 100% cotton. It is a good choice for punch needling because it is durable and has a nice texture. The Dorr Mill Monk's cloth is woven specifically for punch needle art. Try to find one that has 12-14 holes in it. It is a self healing fabric. Linen : This is a natural fiber fabric that is known for its strength and durability. Linen is a good choice for punch needling because it is easy to work with and has a nice drape. Boao Linen is a great choice for making heirloom projects. It is a self...

Last week we learned about the Punch Needling technique. This Technique Tuesday we will learn about the variety of punch needles on the market and determine which one will work best with our projects. Oxford Punch Needles Video: Which Punch Needle to Purchase This video purchasing guide is from Vera at Studio VerSie.   Oxford is the cadillac of Punching Needles, this video is a guide to their selection of needles. The Oxford Company has a great selection of blogs called # OxCoPALs and videos that walk you through the basics of Punch Needling as well as Rug Hooking. I recommend going over there to learn more. Especially how to transfer your pattern to the backing fabric . Ready to purchase some punch needles and work on a custom fabric art project? Please leave your comments below .  This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading my blog posts please consider supporting my creative endeavors by donating via  PayPal Me  or  Buying Me a Cup of Tea/Co...

Hey Everybody, I am still leaning hard on the fabric art trends. This is my 2023 - creating art that inspires and elicits joy. Well, in mid July 2023 I discovered a new fabric art technique. It is new to me, but not new in general. It is a technique that is becoming quite popular as a relaxing way to get into creating fabric art, pillows, rugs, whatever your heart desires, and I am talking about Punch Needling! Images: Pllieay Punch Needle Embroidery Starter Kits Punch needling is a type of embroidery that uses a punch needle tool to create loops of yarn on a fabric. The punch needle tool has a hollow shaft that the yarn is threaded through, and a sharp point that is used to punch the yarn through the fabric. The yarn loops are then pulled tight, creating a fabric with a dense, textured surface. Punch needling can be used to create a variety of projects, including wall hangings, pillows, rugs, and coasters. It is a relatively easy techni...