Punchneedle Fun: Unique and Colorful Projects [With Patterns] (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback]

Amy Bell Buehler (Author)

Book Description

Series: That Patchwork Place | Publication Date: July 2007

Take a traditional craft and give it new "punch"!Create tiny treasures in cheerful colors - some can be finished in just a few hours.This work includes seven patterns plus variations; make a charming bookmark, needle case, pincushion, and more. Projects are easy to finish in just a sitting or two - you need little more than a punchneedle, fabric, a hoop, and embroidery floss. Find step-by-step instructions for basic punchneedle techniques, plus tips for personalizing designs.

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About the Author

The work of designer Amy Bell Buehler has been featured in Quilter's Home magazine. This is her first book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564777545
• ISBN-13: 978-1564777546
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,071,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Punching, August 25, 2007

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Barbara Rhoades "Jackie of all Trades" (O'Fallon, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Punchneedle Fun: Unique and Colorful Projects [With Patterns] (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

I have tried punchneedle work and wasn't very happy with it. Now that I have read Ms Buehler's PUNCHNEEDLE FUN, I am going to give it another try.

There were three things that stood our in PUNCHNEEDLE FUN.
1. I had purchased a kit that suggested using short lengths of floss. Ms Buehler uses lengths that would be long enough to complete a whole area - 5 - 6 feet. Compared to the 18 inches the kit suggested, no wonder I was always rethreading my needle and was frustrated with the time spent "preparing" rather than working.
2. I had problems with was the material staying taunt enough. Ms. Buehler explained how to hoop the fabric correctly and now my material stays taunt!
3. Making good use of material, Ms. Buehler uses a larger hoop and makes several small projects at the same time. Trace each onto the same piece of cloth, leaving ¼ to ½ inch between projects.

The projects are bookmarks, needle book punchneedle case, pin cushions and scissors case. Embroidery floss is not the only thread you can use. Pearl Cotton, 2-ply yarn and metallic thread can all be used and add special touches to your projects.

The instructions are well written with graphics to help explain what is written. Colored photos of each project help visualize the item and a list of resources is provided in case you have trouble locating a particular punchneedle material. Happy Punching!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the clever use of punch needle embroidery, January 2, 2012

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This review is from: Punchneedle Fun: Unique and Colorful Projects [With Patterns] (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

This book is fun, and gave me another perspective on the punch needle embroidery. This book shows the projects which are useful, and not just an art to hang on the wall. I made all the projects in this book and use them daily.
I also liked the auther's fashion sense, very modern and fun.

Even though I sound like this book is not traditional, it covers all the basic of punch needle. If you never done punch needle, this book is a great start.

Punch needle is such a relaxing embroidery, and meditative effect I get is great for me. I think it's almost ZEN!
Enjoy!