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 What's old is new again!!! Dating back to the 17th Century, Punch Needle has been around forever, it seems! It is simply a method of punching fabric and leaving a loop of thread on the 'backside' which, when you're finished, becomes the front of your creation! It is JUST THE MOST FUN to do! Each of the designs featured below are punched with the Igolochkoy brand of punch needles. Patterns and needles are available separately, so one set of needles should last you through years and years of patterns!!! Most designs are available as pattern packs... the color picture, pattern instructions and color keys -- along with the necessary ground fabric with the line-drawn design already on it. The Igolochkoy needles come with general Punch Needle Embroidery instructions, the necessary loop gauges and needle threaders, as well as needle tip guards and even storage tubes for them! You'll also need a nice, sharp pair of scissors, and a plastic embroidery hoop -- the kind with a special lip on one of the rings. (Don't worry, we have all of it!!!)
There is a little technique involved in getting 'good loops', that sort of thing... and you actually do this stitching from the backside! The punch needle package has a some good diagrams inside to help... including a Trouble Shooting column! Lots and Lots of fun, The Silver Needle will be having classes in this, (check the class schedule for dates!) and an on-site demo while you're in shopping is always fun for us to offer! *Custom Classes* are available in Punch Needle Embroidery for groups of four or more! Call to discuss dates and arrangements! A Note about Punch Needle Patterns... Some come with the design already printed onto your weaver's cloth base fabric... others don't. I've made sure to tell you that information somewhere on that particular designer's page, or in the specific pattern words. If you are a beginner, or simply a puncher that wants to DIVE RIGHT IN the minute you open your package... look for the designs that come pre-printed! Tracing isn't hard... it's just sometimes a frustrating and unexpected surprise! | ||
 Three Punch Needle Designs from Fairfield Road We have a trio of new designs by Fairfield Road Designs... I thought they were the cutest things! | ||
 Santa's Treefrom Teresa Kogut Finishing approx 4 x 4, this is stamped onto very dark and distressed Weaver's cloth, so if you leave a bit of border showing... it'll look old and neat. Santa takes 15 skeins of Weeks overdyeds -- lots of deep reds and greens! Teresa Kogut is a new addition to our Punch Needle Department! Her designs have such personality... you can just 'hear' what all the characters are saying in her pieces! Be sure to check out the rest! | ||
St. Noel from With Thy Needle & Thread This is one of a charming collection of primitive designs that have a bit of elegance in them, to me! All in the neighborhood of the 4 to 5-inch finished size, each pattern is offered already stamped onto the weavers cloth. Pretty, soft and dusty colors, they are miniature works of punched art! |
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Neat Punchneedle Designs from Threads That Bind A beautifully sophisticated selection of county primitives, by artist Shawn Williams, these are worth a second look... and definitely deserve your needle's attention! Offered as the design stamped onto the weavers cloth... each is punched in both Weeks and Gentle Art overdyeds. My two favorites are the Shear Pride patriotic sheep, and that darling log cabin pineapple that looks like it's frantically waving the flag! Very, very pretty selections! Click the image at right to see lots of them! |
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 Santa '08 from Lizzie*Kate Linda's 3rd annual Punch Needle Santa, this little guy is
darling! Offered as the line drawing already stamped onto your weavers
cloth, he finishes approx 2-3/4 x 5, and is shown finished into one of
Mona's little stand-up cubes! Luscious colors of Weeks hand-dyeds, Emerald, Holly, Meadow, Louisiana Hot Sauce, and Whitewash... VERY eye-catching! Our Lizzie*Kate Kits page has lots more punchneedle for you, so be sure to visit therre! | |||||
  Sheep Gathering & Folk Art Crow from Little House Needleworks Just two of LH's punch needle designs, these finish larger than your typical punchneedle designs -- in the neighborhood of 6 inches across. Rich color, fun symetry... check their other punchneedle designs, too! Offered as the line drawing... you can trace these onto any ground fabric you wish for punching! | |||||
 New Punchneedle Designs from Country Threads A crisp, fresh, exciting set of Punch Needle designs... I love these because they look primitive, but contemporary at the same time! Great angles, great design prospectives... October's Grand Prize and Stretch are both vertical designs but you're teased into wanting to turn them the 'right direction!' All are offered with the design stamped onto the weaver's cloth... take a peek at these! | |||||
Heart to Hand One of my absolute FAVORITE Punch Needle designers, this collection of 10 designs just enchants me! Soft country-inspired denims, pastels, and dusky primitives, each is punched using Weeks and Gentle Art overdyeds, and several feature hand-dyed wools as backgrounds to the base fabric. Check out the miniature ornament pattern, and the little penny rugs! You can punch the rug 'flaps' or make them out of wool... whichever... all of these have such a wonderful, gentle, peaceful and elegant feel! All are offered as the pattern stamped onto Weavers Cloth, and several include some of the wool applique patterns, as well! |
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 Lots of Punch Needlefrom Erica Michaels Pictured here are a couple Erica Michaels Punch Needle temptations! A delightfully different collection of designs, she has basket toppers, album covers, larger denim pillows, and ornaments all adorning her Punch Needle designs. A click on the pic will take you to the Erica Michaels pages, where the punch designs are scattered throughout. Lots of texture... designs for almost every season of the year, the Uncle Sam and Santa faces have spectacular texture in their swirly beards. Notice all the neat finishing options for your Punch Needle as well!!! |
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 The Sheep's in the Meadowfrom Kreinik and Erica Michaels This precious little fluffy sheep is needlepunched in SILK! Designed by Erica Michaels for Kreinik, this is offered as a re-useable iron-on transfer for your weaver's cloth, along with 9 complete skeins of Milkpaint Silk. Such soft buttermilk-y shades of cream, rose, light blues and greens... your little lamb is grazing on a green hillside among the pink wildflowers. Finishing approx 3 x 3, you could frame this, or make it into a pin to wear. The silk threads will be such a treat in your punch needle... and the loops will feel dreamy! | |||||
 Ghoul Train -- in Punch Needlefrom Prairie Moon Prairie Moon has converted some of their newest and cutest designs into Punch Needle patterns! Ghoul Train is popular in Cross Stitch, and this version has even more impact and vibrant color! (They've done Angel Train, too!) Finishing approx 5-1/4 x 6-1/2, this is punched with a one-strand needle in Sampler Threads. Background is Black Crow, and Skeletons are Oatmeal, while everything else is punched in awesome colors like Fragrant Cloves, Gold Leaf, Bittersweet, Burnt Orange, Sugarplum, Spring Grass, and a bunch of others. Everything really 'pops' on that black background... so you see all the delightfully scary little design elements. Offered as the line drawing you'll need to trace onto weaver's cloth, the instructions have a larger diagram sheet as well -- just like a paint-by-number -- for thread placement. We really suggest a sturdy Morgan Stand for this, or one of the K's Creations Punch Frames for working this design. It's quite large, and your hands will really welcome the stability of a good stand or working frame. Shown 'matted' atop Weeks Sweet Potato Wool. Extra Eccentric and Equally Exciting!!! | |||||
 Blankets Thru the Year from Buttermilk BasinFrom the punch needle artists at Buttermilk Basin comes this absolutely delightful set of monthly punched blankets for a woolen stuffed sheep. Actually quite similar to our Homespun Elegance Wooley Blanket set -- that one is for cross stitch - this is a punch needle set!  Your sheep pattern is available separately from the blankets. He is a line drawing pattern, finishing approx 8 x 14. Made from only 2 colors of wool -- our Weeks wool is PERFECT -- you can make a cream sheep with a black face, or a black sheep with a cream face! (Even mix up the Houndstooth and herringbone patterns for a little extra charm, you need a 1/4 yd for the sheep and a Schnigglet Cut for his face and ear!)  Sewing your sheep involved 'no-brainer' sewing skills, I am assured -- because I'm not the seamstress in the shop!!! Then, choose a new penny rug style blanket to punch for each month... and drape your little guy! Each monthly design is, again, a line drawing, traceable onto ground fabric of your choice. Each blanket measures approx 5 x 5, and is punched with a #3 needle in overdyed flosses. Just the cutest thing... each blanket design
is elegant, and would look great framed... you could even punch the
penny-flaps on the top side, and make miniature rugs! Six months of
blankets are ready now, the last 6, releasing together, will be ready
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 House on a Hill from Stone & ThreadRich and deep in color, Stone & Thread offers punchneedle patterns that are simply charming! Great finishing ideas - especially with the ornaments -- each packet contains the pre-stamped punch needle outlines, color instruction, and even some coffee or tea dying instructions to give your finished piece a little extra in the 'distressed' area! (Did you know that you can 'paint' your piece, line a cookie sheet with foil, and BAKE your punchwork???! ) Stone & Thread is the manufacturer of their own line of stoneware buttons. Two of the ornament packages contain these fun buttons... so take a peek! A division of De Cuyper Trading Company... I am excited to tell you that Stone & Thread is one of our local Tulsa designers... and I'm thrilled that she's in my own 'back yard!' | |||||
 Winter Chill from Cottonwood CreationsSuch a delightfully frosty little guy, shivering in the blowing winter wind... you can just see the swirling snow... brrrr! New from Cottonwood Creations, Winter Chill is one of five designs for Punch Needle that captured my eye at a recent Market. Offered as the pattern stamped onto white weaver's cloth, this little guy sports two red star buttons on his tummy -- instead of boring 'ole charcoal! Darling, he finishes approx 3-3/4 x 4... and is punched using a three-strand needle. Check out the rest of Cottonwood Creations, too! | |||||
Juggling the Holidays and Peppermint Snowman from Artful OfferingsPunch a colorful pair of winter snowmen... I don't know which of these I like better... so I'd opt for both! Offered as line drawings, you'll need to transfer them onto your weavers cloth to punch. Flosses are good 'ole DMC, making these slightly more affordable to punch than lots of other designs, and each is embellished with a few Just Another Button Company clay pieces. Very bright and cheerful, Juggling finishes approx 4 x 5, while Peppermint punches approx 4 x 4. So Cute! | |||||
 Oh No! More Snow! from Artful OfferingsI am dedicating this piece to all of you in New York State this Winter!!! You guys must be SO SICK of white -- only thing worse is how dirty snow gets when it melts! Anyway this darling little punch needle piece by Artful Offerings features that dreaded word SNOW in little square clay buttons. (New from Just Another Button Company!) Offered as the pattern that you'll transfer onto Weaver's cloth, this is punched with a three-strand needle in DMC and overdyed flosses. We've included the letter buttons for you, as they are 'imbedded' in the punching -- not on top of the loops -- so they are an integral part of the design. Pretty colors, the background is 503, I don't think this little guy looks any happier about his impending snow than all of you in New York! Punches approx 3-3/4 x 5-3/4... so cute! | |||||
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| Reets' Rags To Stitches Three darling Punch Needle designs by a company new to us... I love them all! Designer Rita -- is the Reets', and she has such a creative flair! Each design is offered as the line drawing already printed on Weaver's cloth (also includes the drawing on paper that you can re-use over and over again), and calls for Weeks, Gentle Art and DMC flosses. Star Santa measures approx 4 x 4. His pattern includes the template and finishing instructions for the star pillow! Punched in cool, frosty greens (Shutter Green and Baby Spinach) and Cranberry reds... I think my favorite part of him is his 'deer-in-the-headlight' eyes! 'Hearts & Flowers' finishes approx 3 x 5-1/2, and is punched in luscious Sugarplum and Hyacinth overdyeds, with a Buttermilk background and Chamomile scallops. So sophisticated and cheerful! Next, comes 'Punky.' He's dressed for Trick or Treat... and his pattern includes finishing instructions for his woolen hanging. Punky finishes approx 3-1/2 inches square. I fell in love with these three patterns when I found them! | |||||
 Beach Umbrellasfrom French Fantasy Designs One of eight new charming punch needle pieces with a nostalgic flair. I couldn't resist these umbrellas, or the matching beach cabanas and 1930's swim wear designs that go with it, either!!! One of several designs, it is offered as the line drawing stamped onto weaver's cloth. The designer -- Sharon Smith -- loves to punch through layers of interfacings, the provided weaver's cloth, AND a background fabric DIFFERENT from the standard weaver's cloth... so, the technique is the same, but your finished piece can look stunningly unique! You can punch these on wool, brushed cottons, and loosely woven cottons... she adds notes about mixing floss colors... as well as instructions for fusing interfacings. Sounds scary, but in reading through it... I GET IT! Your punch needle doesn't *always* have to be punched with weaver's cloth showing in your background!!! (It's there to stabilize, but hidden behind the gorgeous wools, or whatever you choose!) Some of these are on the large side, too... so get out those 10 and 12-inch hoops and stands! If you don't have the correct size, we do! So, enjoy this tiny collection of nostalgia! All are punched in DMC, Weeks and Gentle Art flosses... just lovely, with a classic, old-fashioned feel! | |||||
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 Scary Nitefrom Aunt Susie's House Here is a darling little punch needle pattern by Aunt Susie's House... it's a pumpkin patch beneath a dark Halloween-night sky... complete with full moon... and that awesome kitty on the fence! You'll notice there are two pumpkin buttons embellishing the patch, and the cat is punched in longer loops, so he really stands out. I just love his two little bead eyes! Anyhow, this is offered as the design printed onto weaver's cloth. Punched in DMC and Sampler Threads, we have the pumpkin buttons separately, and I bet you can rob a Mill Hill bead kit in your stash for two yellow seed beads! Scary Nite finishes approx 4 x 4-3/4. Check out her other designs, too! | |||||
Baa Baa Sheep, Moo Moo Cow and God Bless Ewe from Myrtle Grace Motifs Three creative punch needle designs by Myrtle Grace Motifs, this trio is absolutely endearing! Of course God Bless is significant -- he reminds me of the Patton Movie... where we get the patriotic lecture with the flag in the background! Personally, I LOVE the sheep and cow designs, because they are so different, but traditional and 'homey' too! Punched approx 3 x 4, the designs come pre-stamped onto weaver's cloth -- the light beige color. I think Sheep and Cow would look a lot better if you used the Week's hand-dyed weaver's cloths -- anything to highlight the farm animal better against it's background fabric. These designs are awesome - - so I hope you treat yourself! | |||||
  17 New Punchneedle Designsfrom Hooked on Rugs Wonderful punchneedle designs... absolutely the cutest folk art/primitive designs featuring chickens, birds, bees, flowers, houses and lots more.  All come including pre-printed backing fabric, and give you the option of using Weeks, Gentle Art, DMC or Anchor threads and use a #3 strand punchneedle. Click one of the images at right to see them all... you'll have a hard time choosing your favorites! | |||||
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| Cool Punch Needle Designs from Pine Mountain
PM has released lots of designs for Russian Miniature Punch Needle Embroidery! shown above are but a few. All offered with the design outline pre-printed on the cream or taupe Weaver's cloth, they follow a primitive feel... and are worked in a variety of overdyed and regular DMC flosses. | |||||
 Angel Star from Country FacesWow... this is so cute! By Artist Myra Mahy, we're treated to a country angel floating against the midnight sky. Punched with the #3 needle in DMC flosses and #8 Perle Cottons, her kit comes with the pattern pre-stamped onto weaver's cloth, a smattering of hand-dyed buttons for embellishments, as well as the cool black metal star-shaped fluted tin that she's finished into!!! Her punched star area is almost 6 x 6 tip to star-tip. The little star tin itself is approx an inch deep, and measures a generous 9-inches across! Such a neat shape and finishing idea... I thought this was so unique and charming when I saw it... I just had to have it in the shop! We have more designs by Myra... two more include the fun little tins, so enjoy the peek! | |||||
  Vintage Star and Dresden Platesfrom The Graham Cracker Collection Two more awesome quilt designs worked in Punch Needle join our Baltimore Journey punch design by The Graham Cracker Collection. Offered as the design that you'll need to trace onto weaver's cloth, both of these finish a nice, impressive 8 to 9 inches square. As with any quilt... colors are YOUR option! The vintage star is shown in deep reds and browns, while the Dresden plates are bright and colorful. Choose the colors used in the room where these will be displayed... or match the colors from a family quilt... your possibilities are endless! | |||||
 Jan's Baltimore Journeyfrom The Graham Cracker Collection This punch needle piece is **stunning!** Huge in the world of Punch Needle Embroidery these days, this finishes a *whopping* 10 x 10 inches, and is punched entirely in Weeks Dye Works flosses! You'll need the larger K's Creations Punching frame (we have one that's 12 x 15... I think!), or the 14-inch Morgan Stand, and plenty of thread. The background is punched in #5 ecru perle cotton, while the individual squares (which could be stitched by themselves) contain lots of Turkish Red, Garnet, Pecan, Juniper, Liberty, Sky, Ivy and Curry. Offered as the line drawing... this needs to be transferred onto fabric of your choice. Just breathtaking... if you're a beginner puncher, save this for at least your second project!!! | |||||
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| New Punchneedle from Bird Brain Designs Three colorful Punch Needle designs that I fell in love with when I discovered them... I knew you'd like them, too! Offered as the line drawing already on the weaver's cloth, they are designed for either Weeks Dye Work's #8 hand-dyed perle cottons or flosses, or DMC flosses. Halloween Stack finishes approx 2 x 4-3/4. Harvest Crow measures approx 3 x 3-4-3/4. Cowboy's Luck -- WAY CUTE for a little boy's room, or horse enthusiast, measures approx 3-3/4 square. Lots of visual impact from these three! | |||||
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Punchneedle Designs from Out on a Limb Artist Debbie Wiesner brings us some fun punch needle designs! A bright Kansas sunflower... whimsical flowers in spotted pots... a frosty snowman in the bitter winter wind... kind of a contemporary-primitive flavor, if there is such a thing! Each pattern is offered as a line drawing transferred onto weaver's cloth. You'll be punching with Weeks overdyed flosses, and can match those flosses with Week's hand-dyed wools for pillow or frame finishing. Enjoy our small collection... soon to grow, I'm sure! They're cute! | |||||
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| Miniature Rugs! from Joan Grimord Unbelievably intricate, these miniature punch needle rugs are works of art for your doll house floor, or perfect for heirloom framing! Wow... they are beautiful!!! Offered as punch needle patterns stamped onto weaver's cloth, the scale is 1/2 inch to 1 foot. Punched with the #1 needle (scroll through our selection of punchneedles and other accessories below) using one strand of DMC floss... I wouldn't suggest these for the beginning puncher. Each little rug features fringed edges, and finishes approx 2 x 3, up to 3 x 5. Stabilizing interfacing is included to back your tiny rug. (The designer even mentions a magnifier lamp as one of your helpful tools!!!) Lovely, exquisite needlework heirlooms!!! | |||||
 Snowmen Star from Bits & Pieces by Joan A darling Punch Needle design by Bits & Pieces by Joan... this is a clever way to group snowmen... who knew?! Finishing approx 5 x 5, the design is stamped onto the ground weavers cloth. Just darn cute, it can be punched in either Weeks, Gentle Art or DMC flosses. We're getting so many patterns now that are finished using Weeks hand-dyed wools as the 'mats' or backgrounds... you could frame this, make a cube stand-up, or even a little star-shaped rug! Very cute! | |||||
Punch Needle from Kindred Spirits   Two darling punch needle patterns by Kindred Spirits -- favorite designers in the quilting industry -- I just had to have these!!! Definitely for the creative puncher... these offer no fabric in the package, and only color suggestions -- no specific color to use!! (Holy Cow... quilters do that... we cross stitchers want the numbers!) Well, anyway, the designs are wonderful and actually quite large when finished. Christmas Cookie Cutter measures approx 9 x 9-1/2 and the Halloween Rug finishes approx 7-1/2 x 8-1/2. Really cool, get them to add to your stash. Pick out colors on a particularly creative afternoon... get a pencil ready to transfer the pattern, and start punching! | |||||
 My Friend from Waxing Moon Wow... what a pretty piece... what an awesome thing to make for a friend!!! Waxing Moon has designed a sweet Punch Needle design that is attached to a Trail Creek Farm Ditty Pillow! The tiny 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 punch needle patten is pre-stamped onto weaver's cloth. You take a couple of hours to punch it using your 1-strand needle and stash of Crescent Colours overdyed flosses of melon, wine, aster, margarita, peaches and greens... embellish with the tiny handmade heart button included with the pattern... and attach to the precious purple and white striped pillow. Fluff that luscious purple satin wired ribbon bow that comes on the pillow, and you're DONE!!! The pillow measures approx 5 x 5... and looks like a million bucks!!! VERY, VERY cute!!! Waxing Moon has more punchneedle designs for you to check out, too! | |||||
Punchneedle from The M Shaw Collection Whether you're into chickens or not... rabbits, angels and florals, maybe... you'll have to agree that Margaret Shaw has quite an eye-catching, 'artzy-fartzy', spectacular way of looking shapes, lines, angles of the various 'chickens' in life!!! What a beautiful, sophisticated collection of designs! Some are becoming larger in punched size... more of a professional decorator temptation for multiple frames, and perfect for the larger hoops offered in the new Morgan Punching Frames! Decorator Art... try triple or quad mats on these... elegant frames... treat them to something special after they're finished! Offered as the pattern stamped onto the very heavy and substantial ground fabric, each is punched in Weeks and Gentle Art threads. |
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Santa and Friends from Little Stitches Look at those little snowmen with stars poking from their heads?!!! Punch in either Weeks, Gentle Art, DMC or Anchor -- all cranberrys, cream and taupe, soot and golds... this finishes approx 4 x 6-1/2. Offered as the design stamped onto weavers. |
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Penny Snowman from Little Stitches Isn't he cute?! 3-3/4 Inches in diameter, your little snowman is a delightful, miniature version of a felt penny rug! A bit of a challenge to finish... try cutting him out, and stitching onto a piece of wool??? Offered as the pattern stamped onto the weavers cloth. |
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Strawberry Pincushion from Little Stitches I love this super-primitive piece! Measuring approx 3-1/4 x 5-1/2... I've seen antique pincushions just like this, made from a wooden base and wool berry! |
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 Cottage Flowers from M Wylie Pink, bright, cheerful and just cute... this belongs in a young pink bedroom! Finishing approx 3-1/4 x 5-1/4, it's punched in a variety of Weeks and Gentle Art threads. Just 'little girl' written all over this...! | |||||
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 Flowers in the Round from Full Circle DesignsEnjoy our garden of beautiful flowers... all needle punched using a one-strand needle. Each design is offered already stamped onto the ground fabric. Using DMC flosses, each finishes approx 3-3/4 inches round, and will finish into a beautiful, striking creation! Pack includes the stamped pattern on fabric, and color punching guide. You supply the DMC flosses. | |||||
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| Backyard Quilts Fun, seasonal punchneedle designs from a new designer to our shop... all overdyeds... just charming, each is offered as the design stamped onto the ground fabric. We Are Family finishes out about 3 x 8." Snow Buddies finishes out about 3 x 4-3/4." Smile 'in Jack finishes out about 1-3/4 x 2-7/8." | |||||
Bunny in My Garden from Pumpkin Moon Designs A delightful new Punch Needle pattern by Pumpkin Moon Designs, this is very disciplined bunny, sitting among his dinner... probably deciding which to nibble first, the radishes or the carrots!!! Offered as the pattern stamped onto the fabric, it finishes approx 3-3/4 x 4-5/8, and is stitched mostly in regular DMCs with a touch of overdyed for the garden soil. Very cute, it'd be perfect finished into a little stand-up cube! |
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  Spring Bouquet and Sheepish in Cloverfrom Pumpkin Moon & Sunflower Seasons Two new designs from two new designers... these caught my eye, too!!! They're offered as designs stamped onto the fabric. Sheepish in Clover is embellished with a smattering of bugle and pebble beads. Sheepish measures 2 x 2-1/2. Spring Bouquet measures approx 4 x 4 and has a fresh, contemporary feel to it. I love the colors... lots of skinny areas in this one to punch... so choose something else if you like to punch big open spaces the best! Note: The pretty bead embellishments have arrived for Pumpkin Moon's Sheepish in Clover Punch Needle design! Green bugles, white pearls and the pink 'flowers' in his luncheon field... I am so glad to be able to include these in the punch needle package at no additional charge! | |||||
Sweetheart Bunny from The Workbasket One of my personal favorite new Punch Needle designs... this is a charming rabbit tucked beneath a carrot of monumental personality!!! Measuring approx 4 x 4-1/2 inches... he's punched with Weeks overdyes. Background is Mulberry, Bunny is Angel Hair, and that fabulous carrot features Terra Cotta. The colors are bold and the design just moves with charm and grace. The framer has mounted it onto a piece of Weeks hand-dyed wool, and check out that distressed frame! (Get your framer busy on this one!) Very Country French to me, very classy! Offered as the design stamped onto the weavers cloth...a definite! |
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Punchneedle Embroidery with Charlotte Dudney... The DVD! WOW... this is IT! Learn the art of Punch Needle Embroidery in 45-ish minutes via this fantastic DVD!!! Produced and narrated by the Punch Needle Industry Leader, Charlotte Dudney, this beautifully done DVD will make you itch to stitch!!! Beginning with Charlotte's design portfolio as the colorful intro, this DVD walks you through EVERYTHING you need to know about punch needle embroidery, the supplies, how to get started, technique, trouble shooting, tips for perfection, finishing ideas, the WORKS!!! Charlotte carefully guides you through the threading and proper punching methods... and lets you work along, if you'd like. Included with the DVD is an actual piece with a pre-printed sunflower pattern on weaver's cloth. It is the featured project in the DVD class... using the 3-strand needle, Weeks Dye Works flosses, and a 6-inch hoop. (Needle is $22.50, hoop is $2.75, flosses are $15.75 for the DVD project.) Follow along, or simply watch... this presentation is absolutely fantastic!!! You feel like you're sitting right in front of her... and that you're doing a wonderful job!!! If you haven't been able to make a class, need to refresh, or just want to know more... this DVD is for you! IT IS EXCELLENT!!! |
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 Spring Bouquet from Prairie Grove Peddler Spring Bouquet is one of eight new Russian Punch Needle Embroidery patterns offered by Prairie Grove Peddler! Designs stamped on the fabric, they all measure approx 4 inches, and use the six-strand needle. (Of course, you can always punch in a smaller needle of your choice -- it's just more individual punches!) Colorful and quick, each uses Weeks overdyeds. |
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Snow is Falling from The Hidden Heart Another new design from this promising punch needle designer! Great shading, pretty denim, beige, and deep green overdyeds, finished size is approx 4 x 4. Offered with pattern stamped onto the cloth, notice the white seed beads in the border! |
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Hearts on a String from The Hidden Heart  A pretty trio of delicate hearts, these are punched with a 3-strand needle, and feature Mill Hill beads attached along the scallops as decorations! Joined with a touch of silk ribbon for an extra-soft look, Hearts on a String finishes approx 2 x 4. Offered with the design stamped onto weavers cloth.
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Punch Needle from Sweetheart Tree Colorful, and cheerful, The Sweetheart Tree has introduced her first four Punch Needle Designs! Pre-stamped onto weaver's cloth -- either cream or natural in color -- depending on the design, each pattern features a small bead or charm embellishment somewhere in the design! Obviously, beads don't fit over our punch needles... but all you do is add them after the punching is done! Sunflowers is pictured here... bold yellows and rusts surrounded by lots of black... each of the four designs has a flavor if its own! | |||||
Heart Bouquet by La-D-Da One of several new releases by La-D-Da... this elegant heart design is worked in Punch Needle Embroidery! Offered with the outline printed onto the included ground fabric, you supply Weeks overdyed flosses in luscious Garnet, Blue Spruce, Deep Sea, Plum, Schneckley, and Taupe... and is just lovely! Punched with a 1-strand needle... it measures just 3-1/2 x 5 when finished! So, so pretty!!! |
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Garden Magic by Blackbird Designs A simple and whimsical design for Punch Needle Embroidery, this is endearing! Available as a card with the design stamped onto the supplied ground fabric, you add a few flosses, and a three-strand needle... and you're all set! Finishing approx 3 x 3... this has been designed by Alma Allen, in Blackbird's relaxed, primitive style. |
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Punchneedle Embroidery, Dancing Needles by Pamela Gurney Here is a 'Bible' of Punch Needle information, designs, and technique tips! An 8 1/2 x 11" softcover book of 184 pages, this awesome book covers general technique, fixing holes, how to perfect circles and points, sculpting, blending threads, silk ribbons... the table of contents alone is a full page and a half!!! It covers hoop marks, pressing, cleaning and caring, I can go on and on! Then, you are treated to 20 different projects that range from simple to overwhelmingly beautiful, to me! The author, Pamela Gurney, talks about her love of Punch Needle Embroidery... and refers to the needles as her "Dancing Needles!" Beautifully presented pics and instructions... this book is a MUST HAVE for your library... and you'll learn bunches just scanning the pages till you have time to really sit down and absorb all of it! Click the image at right to see just one of the projects from this neat book. |
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Punch Needle Reference Card by Kreinik This is a FREEBIE reference designed by Kreinik to help you choose their threads for Punch Needle Embroidery!!! It lists all the Kreinik metallics and silks, and tells you which size Punch Needle to use! Pretty handy... print it for future reference and store a copy with your needles! | |||||
Bold Colors of Weaver's ClothEspecially for Punch Needle Embroidery, we now have LOVELY, rich colors of Weaver's cloth to really accent your punched pieces! Cut into 18 x 27 pieces -- a 'fat quarter' cut -- you can get several projects out of one piece. Sienna is a deep brick red, Oyster is a soft, yellowed ivory, Wheat is a rich taupe -- no yellow -- Mulberry is a dark Burgundy -- great for Christmas things, New Wheat is a yellowed golden mustard, and Sage is a restful dusty green. Great Colors! | |||||
 Hand-dyed Weaver's Cloth for Punch Needle from Weeks Dye Works Here's a new twist on the plain weaver's cloth we've been using for Punch Needle Embroidery! Weeks Dye Works has chosen 10 of their floss colors, to dye onto our favorite ground material for PN! Since most Punch Needle designs are on the smaller side... we have divided our pieces into 'fat quarter yard' pieces for you. You'd punch your life away if you had to buy a whole yard of any color... so we've cut you 18 x 21 pieces... so you can treat your stash to more than one color!!! Large enough to fit into the generous Morgan hoops and the K's Creations Round-About Frames (there is a new larger one of those coming, too!), these pieces are large enough for several punch projects. The 10 colors released match Week's current floss and wool colors -- so check your stash for color reference. The collection is: Stepping Stone, Sugar Plum, Sophia's Pink, Lemonade, Linen, Beige, Birch, Straw, Sea Foam and Morris Blue! | |||||
Igolochkoy Russian Punchneedle Set Available as a set of three needles, 1-Strand, 3-Strand and a 6-Strand size... each set includes Russian Punch Needle technique instructions and trouble-shooting tips. Included in the set are the three various sized needles, each in a clear plastic tube. There are threaders for each needle, along with two extra, and plenty of extra plastic gauges for the individual needles. Each needle includes a guide for thread weights that will work in it -- metallics, silks, cords, so many things I'd never thought you could use! One set of needles should last you for all your punch needle needs... (unless you drop one on its point on a concrete floor!!!) Very heavy-duty, they feel great in your hand. Click the image at right to see the whole set. NEWS! These wonderful needles for Punch Needle Embroidery are now available individually, as well as in the master set of all three sizes! Most designs require the 3-strand needle, the 1-strand being the second most popular size. The individual packages contain the same general stitching instructions as the master set, as well as two threaders, extra plastic loop gauges, and the plastic storage tube. |
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 Needles in the HaystackWell, don't waste time looking for your needles in a haystack... you've stored them safely in THIS Haystack!!! A complete set of CTR Punch Needles, extra threaders and gauges, and the storage box to keep them all organized... who needs a pitch fork to dig them out of your stash???  A bit better of a deal than purchasing everything open-stock... this set has everything you need for punch needle embroidery -- except the hoop or frame of choice... and we have those, too, of course. Also included are a very brief primer on punchneedle, including detailed instructions on threading the needles, and three simple patterns to get you started. | |||||
New Russian Punch Needle Needles!!!  Finally, punch needles that are available individually -- these are WONDERFUL to use!!! Manufactured by CTR these have several great features. After punching with them, I can really recommend them easily, and with lots of excitement! Aluminum shafts, each needle size is color coded, so you can tell your needles apart with just a glance. The beveled edge that seems to be so hard to keep track of is accented by a shaved-out area on the needle shaft -- a permanent guide to determine where the bevel is! The needles all come with pre-cut gauges that are all uniform in size to each other, and the handles of the needles are thicker than we're used to, a little longer, and SO much easier to hold! There are general Punch Needle Embroidery instructions included with each needle, as well as trouble shooting tips. Three line drawing freebie designs by Charlotte Dudney, and Charlotte's Designs from the Pep'r Pot... and wonderful diagrams for proper threading are tucked in with each needle as well! Packaged in a clear plastic tube, a threader is included with each. Really, really nice... you'll enjoy these!!! | |||||
 The Cameo Punch Needle Three-Needle PackNow with 4 tips! Well, this is the greatest deal if you are a Cameo-brand Punch Needler!!! The favorite Cameo Needle now has a small and large tip available! Now, you can get the needle, all four tip sizes, extra threaders and an extra needle spring in one package! A super-economical way to go... this is a quite a favorite needle for lots of punchers. We chuckle, though, the packaging is stuck in the 1950's... but the product is just great! | |||||
Cool Punch Needle Accessories from CTR! For all you Punch Needle Enthusiasts, here are a few necessities for your needles! The Haystack is a small, clear plastic storage box 3-1/2 x 6 x 1 that stores all of your punch needles in one place! A magnetic panel in the lid to hold threaders while you work is an added bonus!Also available are packages of 5 extra threaders (because I have yet to meet a 'Puncher' who hasn't lost at least one or two!!!), and another pack that includes extra threaders and 2-inches of gauge tubing for CTR 1, 3 and 6-strand needles. Both the threaders and threaders with gauges come packaged in the nice clear plastic needle tubes, for extra security. The threaders are a new design, with a rounded tip that is gentler on your threads, and easier to find to thread! | |||||
Up-Light from Daylight  The long-awaited arrival of this new light is over! It's here... and really a cool gadget! Designed to be an aid helping you stitch on darker fabrics, and act as a light table for transferring punch needle designs... it features a lighted area that measures approx 10 x 14! The entire light is set up as a 'lap-desk' kind of thing, with a carrying handle, and removable (with snaps), washable fabric bean-bag on the bottom, so it's soft in your lap. Remove it, if you want it on a table instead.It comes with a special 'fancy-scmancy bulb that is designed to last the life of the product... and the included warranty and information sheets warn that it will take 2 - 3 minutes to reach full brightness. (Remember that when you get it and turn it on.) The lighted area will have a brighter strip of light in the middle... and softer light by the edges. Surprisingly enough, you won't need a super bright light to help you see though the holes of any dark stitching fabrics... but you'll have options because the lighted area is so large. The light weighs approx a pound, and is only an inch thick! I can think of lots of uses for one of these... Enjoy! | |||||
 The Take-Along Punch Needle FrameWOW... this is JUST THE COOLEST THING!!!!! By Gail -- The Ichokologkhy (check that spelling!) Needle Lady... you will love these new frames for Punch Needle Embroidery! Weighing approx 10 ounces... your smoothly finished wooden 4 1/2 x 4 1/2, 5 x 7 or 8 x 9-ish (inside opening measurements) frame features the metal 'doggy-brush' metal roving on all four sides that gently, but in no uncertain terms, perfectly controls tension of your punch needle fabric! These very light-weight and portable frames are absolutely wonderful! Notice the round magnet on the corner to perch the stray threader or needle for a minute? Notice, too, how the dangerously-sharp metal teeth DO NOT curve over the edge of the frame? (This saves damage to 'your person' and personal belongings!!!)  These miniature metal teeth grip your weaver's cloth with little or no effort on your part to fight with getting it into a hoop properly. It is so easy to place and re-place your needlework on this... you simply lay it on there... or lift it off to re-position. The frame is approx 3/4 of an inch deep, so if you just want to lay it on the table to punch... your needle won't hit your knee underneath, or the table!!! Anyway, I was so excited to see this new product while we were at the Stitching Festival in Nashville this past summer... I knew it'd be wonderful. Please get a tube sock or headband to store over the metal tooth roving while not in use... you don't want to crush or bend those teeth... or scratch yourself and bleed all over everything! (and DO NOT use as a doggy brush... even though your precious baby would probably sit at your feet for an hour like mine would!) | |||||
The Round-About Punch Needle Frame from K's Creations Well, this is quite the nifty stitching aide!!! It has several nice features that you're going to really enjoy. There are four carding strips on the frame sides (remind me of dog and cat brushes!) that hold the fabric -- any fabric -- as drum tight as you like. The base expands so if you purchase a larger top piece, the punching can be centered over the base, the working area tilts, and the whole frame can rotate as well, so that if you're stitching something round, or need to change directions, you can rotate the frame and keep your same lap, hand and needle positions! The base is large enough to sit in your lap or on a table... and the knobs are large and easy to grab onto and turn. To attach the punching fabric, simply lay it over the carding strips... you'll figure out right away how to tighten it... it doesn't require heavy wrist twisting on your part, or a strong finger pinch grip, or lots of upper body strength to pull it tight. You won't have to be a body-builder to get your work on here... no fighting... no bent hoops! Since it's so sturdy, weighing approx 1-1/2 pounds, you can punch away, without having to hold the hoop, and it won't 'jiggle' on you! Really, really nice to use! Offered in an unstained light wood, the base measures approx 7 x 15, the working area is approx 6 x 6, which can be rotated, tilted and lifted every which way! |
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The Morgan Lap Stand  What a cool tool for us Punchers!!! Brand new to the Needle Punch crowd, this is a double set of extra-heavy duty hoops that fit together with little legs... to offer a raised area for you to punch in. Designed to sit in your lap... put your project in the 7-inch hoop, or turn it over and use the 10-inch hoop. Then, if you want, stretch a piece of fabric in the hoop not being used -- the one on your lap -- and it becomes your little tray-table for your materials and tools! Excellent stability, super heavy-duty, there is a hidden notch in the hoops that 'lock' the fabric in place perfectly. The larger sized hoops give you the flexibility to punch larger projects, as well! And... each hoop can be used alone, if you don't want the double feature! Offered in two sized combos. No more stabbing your knee (!) with the punchneedles, or cramping your hand holding a flimsy hoop! UPDATE: The Morgan Hoop Company has two new size combinations! Designed to give you many more options with hoop sizes, each is still the idea of two hoops attaching together with little legs in between to make a lap frame. Now... you can get THREE different sizes of hoops to mix and match your lap frames! These hoops are top-notch in strength, durability, and holding-tight power. Use them individually or make the frame size you wish! (Or purchase the various hoops separately below... you just don't get the little legs.) | |||||
Individual Morgan Hoops! The same great quality as the hoops in the Morgan Stands... these are the individual hoops! Super-extra-sturdy, although they aren't pretty like our softer, brightly colored hoops... these are far superior for tension, and MUCH more substantial in feel. These won't 'bend' if your fabric is super tight...(they kind of feel like you could run over them w | |||||
