Embroidery Designs Guide

This art is truly amazing! What is punch needlework embroidery? Punch needle stitchery is the technique of ironing a transfer pattern onto cotton/polyester fabric and then punching yarn, floss or ribbon into the fabric to fill design areas with color. There are special needles used for this purpose which are sharp, stainless steel hollow tubes (in varying sizes) with an eye, inserted into a comfort-fit handle. They come in various shapes like flat, looped, contoured or sculpted depending on your requirement. The end result is a breathtaking display of dramatic textures and combinations.

Take a look at the embroidery design of Jeffrey Lansing beside this post. The warrior literally stands out on the piece of frame and a lot of emphasis has been given to the contours of the face and headband. Some more designs could be found at Punch Projects.

Happy punching, friends!