The art of punch needle embroidery

The art of punch needle embroidery

Marie Suarez

Book - 2021

"Create stunning embroidered' designs with yarns, threads, fabric and more without needing to learn dozens of stitches! Punch needle embroidery is similar to rug hooking, and involves punching threads into fabric using a tool to form raised, decorative loops. It is a technique that is easy to grasp in very little time. A traditional technique that came out of the US in the 19th century, punch needle has been revitalized and is appealing to many textile enthusiasts as it's not only simple to pick up but incredibly fun! With internationally renowned, expert embroiderer Marie Suarez, learn and discover the delights of punch needle embroidery in this gorgeous practical book. Starting with the key materials and equipment you'...ll need, as well as the basic punch-needle stitches and techniques, go straight into making 20 creative and original projects including flower-adorned pillows, pretty wall hangings and stylish bags! All the projects are accompanied by beautiful photographs, diagrams to help you work out what to stitch first, and templates for you to trace off for quick-and-easy needle punching." --publisher's website.

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Subjects
Punched work.
Embroidery > Patterns.
Patterns (Instructional works)
Pattern books.
Genres
Patterns (Instructional works)
Pattern books
Published
Tunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press Limited 2021.
Language
English
French
Corporate Author
Burravoe Translation Services
Main Author
Marie Suarez (author)
Corporate Author
Burravoe Translation Services (translator)
Item Description
Accompanying material may vary.
"Full-size templates included" -- Cover.
Orginally published as Punchneedle - Spécial débutants in 2019.
Physical Description
96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm + 1 sheet (folded) of patterns
ISBN
9781782219026
Contents unavailable.
Review by Booklist Review

Punch needle embroidery has been around for hundreds of years, though its popularity has waxed and waned over time. Here, Suarez, one of the current experts in this medium, provides an overview of all the commonly used materials and techniques as well as patterns for 15 projects. Answers to frequently asked questions are interspersed throughout in the form of highlighted tips, and photo examples are provided for all of the materials referenced. The projects are graded into three levels of difficulty. Each pattern includes a list of materials, directions for embroidery preparation, and assembly instructions, along with an actual-size template, a diagram showing the order of working, and a color photo of the completed project. The projects are mostly for decorative items, though several, such as bags and purses, also have utility. The information about materials and techniques is likely to be useful as a reference for anyone who makes punch needle embroidery a pursuit. The color schemes and feel here fit right in with the current cottagecore trend.

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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