New Punchneedle Embroidery: Basics & Finishing Techniques Plus 20 Original Designs
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Book Overview
Punchneedle embroidery is a creative needle art in which thread is literally punched through cloth with a special needle. The design is transferred onto the back of the fabric, which is stretched tightly in a hoop. Using a threaded punch needle, a small running stitched is work on the back of the fabric to outline or fill in the design. This stitch forms a loop on the front of the fabric. Different lengths of loops are created with different sizes of needles. The basic technique can be learned very quickly. The tools and techniques are similar to those used to make rugs with bulky wool yarn only they've been miniaturized. The craft has been described as "embroidery on steroids." Traditionally it is used to create folk art designs, but needle arts designers are starting to create more contemporary designs, and the crafters are jumping on board. This book is a fresh take on punchneedle embroidery, a very vast, very flexible technique to apply color and texture to cloth. Punchneedle designs can be turned into patches to embellish everything from jeans to bags. They can become cards, pins, or journal covers. They can be fused or sewn into all kinds of craft projects.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1589232992
ISBN13:9781589232990
Release Date:July 2007
Publisher:Quarry Books
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.89 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.3" x 10.3"
Related Subjects
Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Crafts & Hobbies Embroidery Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts NeedleworkCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
Great for Beginners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book covers the things a beginner needs to know to do some projects without going into too much detail or bogging the new puncher with unnecessary details. Each of the projects are simple to do, and go gradually up in skill level, leaving the puncher with a feeling of accomplishment.
nice book...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I got this book to learn about punchneedle. the book gives some background on it then goes to the designs which i didnt care about. but that is my taste and I didnt expect to find a design I like when i was purchasing this book. I wish it had more techniques :)
Great For Beginners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I bought this and did not put it down until I was finished. It is easy to follow with some cute patterns to try. It gave me great tips on what to do with my projects. I wish there were more of those tips though.
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