{"id":6983,"date":"2012-05-08T05:16:32","date_gmt":"2012-05-08T09:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/?page_id=6983"},"modified":"2026-08-10T20:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:23:05","slug":"punchneedle-embroidery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/punchneedle-embroidery\/","title":{"rendered":"Punchneedle Embroidery"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is Punchneedle Embroidery?<\/h2>\n<p>Punchneedle is a form of embroidery that uses a hollow needle to create loops of thread on fabric. Also known as thread painting for the complexity and texture of design that can be created with this technique, it creates a textured pile surface akin to a miniature version of a hooked rug.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/punchneedle_teaser.jpg\" alt=\"punchneedle by planetjune\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Why Punchneedle Embroidery?<\/h2>\n<p>Here are just a few of the reasons I find it so appealing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Easy:<\/strong> Only one simple stitch to learn; you don\u2019t have to be super-neat to get a beautiful result<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fast:<\/strong> No need to knot the ends of the thread, and, other than the outline, it doesn\u2019t matter exactly where you place your stitches, as long as you punch enough stitches to fill each area<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stunning results:<\/strong> Easy to create bold, bright, appealing embroideries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relaxing:<\/strong> Unlike cross stitch, there\u2019s no counting involved \u2013 just fill in each area with colour like a paint-by-number painting!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inexpensive:<\/strong> After you\u2019ve bought a punchneedle and hoop, the only supplies you need are fabric and embroidery floss <\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to fix mistakes:<\/strong> Any stitch can be easily pulled out without affecting neighbouring stitches; with a few simple techniques you can fix any unsightly mistakes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portable:<\/strong> Carry all your project supplies in a small bag for those crafting on-the-go moments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile:<\/strong> Make finished embroideries into framed artwork, decorative patches or appliqu\u00e9s, or add fabric borders to make quilts, cushions, etc \u2013 there\u2019s limitless potential here<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/punchneedle_allpatterns1.jpg\" alt=\"punchneedle patterns by planetjune\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All the punchneedle projects I&#8217;ve made are archived on my blog &#8211; <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/punchneedle\/\">take a look<\/a> for some more examples of punchneedle embroidery in action!<\/p>\n<h2>Punchneedle Tool Information<\/h2>\n<p>There are several types of Punchneedle Tools commonly available, and size information isn&#8217;t labelled consistently between brands. If you&#8217;d like to buy a Punchneedle tool, find out everything you need to know before you head to the craft store (or shop online), with my <a href=\"\/blog\/punchneedles\/\">Punchneedle tool information<\/a> post.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/punchneedles\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/punchneedles.jpg\" alt=\"punchneedle comparison\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Additional Supplies<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to your <strong>punchneedle tool<\/strong> (see <em>Punchneedle Tool Information<\/em>, above) you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a <strong>lipped embroidery hoop<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>weaver&#8217;s cloth<\/strong> (or other tightly woven fabric &#8211; see <a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=index&#038;cPath=27\">The Punchneedle Handbook<\/a> for further details)<\/li>\n<li>a pair of <strong>sharp scissors<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>embroidery floss<\/strong><br \/><em>Note: You can use any brand of stranded embroidery floss (e.g. DMC or Anchor) with your punchneedle (a standard medium punchneedle uses 3 strands of floss)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>a <strong>pattern<\/strong> (see <em>Patterns<\/em>, below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Free Introductory Tutorial<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve made an excerpt from my eBook, <a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=index&#038;cPath=27\"><em>The Punchneedle Handbook<\/em><\/a>, into a <a href=\"\/blog\/tutorials\/punchneedle-tutorial\/\">free tutorial<\/a> so you can get a taste for what punchneedle is about.<\/p>\n<h2>Buy The Punchneedle Handbook<\/h2>\n<div style=\"float:right; padding-left: 10px\"><a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=index&#038;cPath=27\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/PH001.png\" alt=\"buy The Punchneedle Handbook by June Gilbank\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>My eBook, <em>The Punchneedle Handbook: Miniature Punchneedle Embroidery Basics &#038; Beyond<\/em>, includes everything about punchneedle from the absolute basics for those who have never heard of this craft, to my techniques that will allow absolutely anyone to create beautiful punchneedle embroideries. I designed the eBook to be a go-to reference book for all your punchneedle questions, including a useful troubleshooting section. <a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;products_id=79\">See more details and the table of contents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Patterns<\/h2>\n<p>Try my free 2.5&#8243; Poinsettia design, which uses Punchneedle Embroidery for a fast and festive result. It can be made as an applique and attached to almost anything to give it a more Christmassy feel!<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/punchneedle_poinsettia1.jpg\" alt=\"punchneedle poinsettia by planetjune\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/free-punchneedle-patterns\/poinsettia\/\">Go to the free Punchneedle Poinsettia pattern &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find more <a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=index&#038;cPath=27\">punchneedle patterns<\/a> in my shop, available to purchase individually, or you can save money by choosing the <a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=27&#038;products_id=80\">custom set<\/a> of any three patterns.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/year4_punchneedlepatterns.jpg\" alt=\"planetjune punchneedle patterns\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I hope you&#8217;ll enjoy punchneedle embroidery as much as I do!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Punchneedle Embroidery? 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