Beginners Guide to Punch Needle

PROJECTS

Juliette Michelet

Beginner’s Guide to Punch Needle Projects Contents

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Lampshade Giraffe Cushion
26 28

Blue Stripe Earrings Flower Earrings Plant Tags Rain Forest Hanging
32 34 36 Hoop  40

Ladybug Brooch Lion Brooch Baby Hedgehog Lemon Cushions
44 46 48 52

Mushrooms Honey Bees Little Houses Storage Pouch
56 59 62 66

Turtle Little Fish Plant Wall Hangings Mimosa Barrette
70 73 76 80

Crazy Plant Lady Tote Bag Vase Cover Geometric Rug
Banner  83 86 90 93

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canvas-like weave. The weave in
the fabric should be large and Yarn
the threads easy to separate. Use
weaver’s cloth, jute, or linen, which There is a wide selection of yarns, threads,
are fairly thick and strong. It is also and colors to choose from. To help you create
recommended that you use fabric your palette, look for inspiration in paintings,
that can be stretched tightly. This photographs, magazine pages, and online. In this
will make the punching process book, the projects were made with DMC brand
go more smoothly. yarn and embroidery floss, but you can use any
brand and any yarn that suits. You may need to
TIP test out your yarns before beginning a project.
Some yarns don’t glide through the punch
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rough, hairy, or brittle. Note: All color names are
6 Materials given as general descriptors of the suggested
color; they are not branded color names. All
color codes, however, are for the specific DMC
product that was used to create the project. But,
again, you can use any product you want!

Needles 1. 2. 3.

Punch needles come in many sizes. The three
used in this book are shown and described here.
Punch needle sizes are not very standardized;
some manufacturers use a number system
and some do not, and some kits only include
one single needle size. Try to look at the punch
needle you are thinking about buying in the
store, and, if you’re unsure, ask the manufacturer
for the exact size of the needle.

1. The first is a large size. It allows you to work
with the thickest yarns that are knitted with
knitting needles from US sizes 6 to 8.

2. The second is a medium size. It allows you
to work with less thick yarn that is knitted
with knitting needles from US sizes 4 to 5.

3. The third is a fine size. It allows you to work
with finer yarns and embroidery floss.

Loops

Punch needles can make loops of
different sizes. Many punch needles are
adjustable so you can choose the size
of the loop you want to make. If you’re
just starting out, it’s a good idea to test
different yarns and loop lengths before
embarking on a project. You want to
know how it will turn out before you start!

Materials 7

14 Mounting on a Frame

Diagram p. 16

• PROJECT 1 •

Rectangle
Cushion

...

Dimensions: 16" x 9" (41 x 23cm)

Materials Directions
ÚÚ DMC Natura Just Cotton 1. Transfer the design to the fabric.
2. Secure the fabric in the hoop or wood picture frame.
Medium yarn (or any 3. Embroider the design with an alternating flat stitch and
medium-weight yarn):
gray (12), navy (177), loop stitch, following the photo.
slate blue (77), dark gold 4. Cut out another fabric rectangle the size of the
(109), red coral (18),
deep green (87) embroidered piece, leaving a seam allowance. Using the
ÚÚ Punch needle (medium) sewing machine, sew the two rectangles together, right
ÚÚ Fabric sides facing. Notch the fabric in the corners. Leave an
ÚÚ Embroidery hoop unsewn space and use it to turn the cushion inside out.
(23" [60cm]) or wood 5. Fill the cushion with cotton batting. Hand sew the
picture frame cushion closed using a blind stitch.
ÚÚ Cotton batting
ÚÚ Sewing machine
ÚÚ Sewing needle
ÚÚ White sewing thread
ÚÚ Scissors

Rectangle Cushion 15

Diagram p. 23

• PROJECT 3 •

Wave-Pattern
Pouch

...

Dimensions: 121/2" x 9" (32 x 23cm)

Materials ÚÚ Fabric for the ÚÚ Cotton batting
ÚÚ DMC Natura Just embroidered front of ÚÚ Gold metal zipper
the pouch
Cotton XL yarn (or any (121/2" [32cm])
chunky yarn): cream ÚÚ Printed fabric for the ÚÚ Sewing machine
(03), forest green (08), back of the pouch ÚÚ Pins
dusty rose (42), pale ÚÚ Sewing needle
blue (73), yellow (82), ÚÚ Lining fabric ÚÚ White sewing thread
light taupe (85) ÚÚ Embroidery hoop ÚÚ Scissors
ÚÚ Punch needle (large)
(23" [60cm]) or wood
picture frame

Directions
1. Transfer the design to the fabric. Secure the fabric in the hoop or wood picture

frame. Embroider the design with an even flat stitch. Cut the piece out, leaving a
seam allowance.
2. Cut two pieces of fabric for the lining and a piece of fabric for the back side of
the pouch, the same size as the embroidered piece, leaving a seam allowance on
all pieces.
3. Lay the embroidered fabric front side up. Lay the zipper on top, right sides together.
On top of this, place the lining, right sides together, and pin into place. Sew the first
half/side of the zipper to both pieces of fabric using the special zipper foot on your
sewing machine. Turn inside out and iron the seams. (continued)

20 Wave-Pattern Pouch

Wave-Pattern Pouch 21

Diagram p. 31

• PROJECT 6 •

Giraffe
Cushion

...

Dimensions: 20" (50cm) in height

Materials ÚÚ DMC Natura Just Cotton ÚÚ Fabric for the back side
ÚÚ DMC Natura Just Cotton yarn (or any lightweight of the cushion
yarn): grass green (N14),
Medium yarn (or any light brown (N37), bark ÚÚ Embroidery hoop
medium-weight yarn): brown (N22) (23" [60cm]) or wood
pale blue (07), gray (12), picture frame
deep yellow (99), red ÚÚ Punch needle (medium)
brown (41), dark gold ÚÚ Punch needle (fine) ÚÚ Cotton batting
(109), soil brown (11), ÚÚ Fabric for the ÚÚ Sewing machine
deep red (05), deep ÚÚ Sewing needle
green (87), green brown embroidered side of ÚÚ White sewing thread
(89), leaf green (138) the cushion ÚÚ Scissors

Directions
1. Transfer the design to the fabric.
2. Secure the fabric in the hoop or wood picture frame.
3. Embroider the design with an alternating flat stitch and loop stitch, following the photo.
4. Cut a piece of fabric the size of the embroidered piece, leaving a seam allowance.
5. Using the sewing machine, sew the two pieces of fabric together, right sides facing. Leave

an unsewn space and use it to turn the cushion inside out.
6. Fill the cushion with cotton batting. Hand sew the cushion closed using a blind stitch.

28 Giraffe Cushion

Giraffe Cushion 29

Baby Hedgehog 49

50 Baby Hedgehog

Diagram p. 61

• PROJECT 16 •

Honey Bees

...

Dimensions: 31/4" x 31/2" (8.5 x 9cm)

Materials embroidery floss) ÚÚ Embroidery hoop
ÚÚ DMC Natura Just in assorted shades (6" [15cm])
of yellow:
Cotton yarn (or light yellow (728), ÚÚ Punch needle (fine)
any lightweight deep yellow (972), ÚÚ Sewing needle
yarn): cream (N35), golden yellow (3852) ÚÚ White sewing thread
black (N11) ÚÚ Fabric ÚÚ Scissors
ÚÚ DMC cotton ÚÚ Fabric glue
embroidery floss ÚÚ Thin foam board
(or any 6-strand

Directions
1. Transfer the bee design to the fabric.
2. Secure the fabric in the hoop.
3. Embroider the design with an alternating loop stitch and flat stitch, following

the photo.
4. Cut out the bee, leaving a 3/4" (2cm) seam allowance.
5. Using a needle and thread, gather the fabric together at the back, then iron.
6. Cut the shape of the bee out of thin foam board, then glue it to the back of the

embroidered bee.
7. Make as many bees as you want to use as decorations.

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Honey Bees 59

60 Honey Bees

Little Houses 63

64 Little Houses

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to make a charming array of cushions, decorative home accents, ÚÚ Rain forest hanging hoop
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instructions to complete 26 punch needle masterpieces full of color, ÚÚ Tote bag
texture, and style. With ready-to-use patterns, material lists, color ÚÚ Plant wall hangings
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perfect book for any creative crafter looking to try something new!

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