Punch Needle Embroidery for Beginners

Davidson, Lucy

ISBN 10: 1782218645 / ISBN 13: 9781782218647

Published by Search Press, Limited, 2020

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 46114600-6

Synopsis:

Punch needle embroidery is back!

It's a simple technique inspired by rug hooking that involves nothing more than a punch needle – it's like a normal sewing needle, but with a handle and the eye of the needle at the stabbing end! It can be used on any loose-weave fabric using either yarn, fabric strips or embroidery thread/floss, and creates a textured, raised finish that's soft to the touch and beautiful to look at.

The easy-to-learn technique and repetitive action makes this the perfect, mindful pursuit, and projects from wall hangings and cushions to children's toys, bags and purses can be worked up quickly and easily with minimal effort. 

Author Lucy Davidson's imaginative designs are stunning, and will appeal to anyone with an eye for clean, modern design. All the techniques you need are described at the start of the book, with information on how to hold the needle, how to start and finish a thread and how to achieve a variety of interesting textures and colour combinations. There are then 12 projects to try, all accompanied by charts, written instructions, a full-size template and beautiful photographs of the finished pieces. 

About the Author:

Lucy Davidson is a freelance graphic designer who teaches punch needle, weaving and macramé in workshops across the UK and in Europe. She also runs her own craft and lifestyle blog, Peas & Needles, which has led to her writing tutorials for numerous craft and interiors magazines  – from Mollie Makes and 91 Magazine to Elle Decoration and KOEL. Lucy was featured on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, teaching Kirstie how to create natural dyes.

Lucy lives in West Sussex, UK with her husband and baby daughter. 

Find her on Instagram (@peasandneedles) and Facebook (@peasandneedlesblog). For more of Lucy's work visit www.peasandneedles.co.uk.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Punch Needle Embroidery for Beginners
Publisher: Search Press, Limited
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good