Punch Needlework for Beginners
Punch Needlework for Beginners
In this masterclass leading wool-based fibre artist and author, Lucy Rowan, teaches you how to use the punch needle and create this beautiful botanical hoop art. You’ll master how to stretch your fabric and transfer the design, how to combine different yarns so you can create different effects and textures and how to finish off.
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Discover the art of Punch Needle embroidery: a style which uses a hollow needle to punch through the fabric to form loops. This technique creates an effect similar to a hooked rug, developing an interesting design and exciting texture to your art.
In this masterclass leading embroiderer and author, Lucy Rowan, teaches you how to use the punch needle and create this beautiful botanical hoop art. You’ll master how to stretch your fabric and transfer the design, how to combine different yarns so you can create different effects and textures and how to finish off.
Materials & Preparation
Materials You Will Need
Please note these materials are not included with purchase of this class, the following materials will need to be bought separately.
- Punch Needle
- Needle threader or a piece of thick cotton
- Appropriate fabric e.g. monks cloth, hessian, linen – 12 inches or 30cm square
- Wool – 1 x ball of chunky cream, 1 x ball of chunky green, 1 x ball of chunky light green
- Embroidery hoop – 9 inches or 23cm
- Wool needle
- Scissors
- Pen
Alternatively, a kit is available from the Lucy's business Peas & Needles, priced at £45. The kit includes the punch needle, hoop threads and fabrics and can be found here.
Preparation:
Please print the template provided (available after purchase of Masterclass).
Meet the Master: Lucy Rowan
Lucy Rowan is a wool-based fibre artist from the South coast of England, with a love of playful colours and textures. Born without a sense of smell, she believes her sense of complementary colours has been heightened to compensate.
Author of ’40 Knots and How to Tie Them’ with her latest book ‘Punch Needle Embroidery for Beginners’ released in November 2020.
Find out more about Lucy Rowan:
Web: peasandneedles.co.uk
Facebook: peasandneedlesblog
Instagram: @peasandneedles
Twitter: @peasandneedles
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I liked the pacing of the session. I thought it was as good as a ‘real world’ session and lost nothing by being in the virtual world.
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I learned a new technique which was very clearly described and I feel that I can now continue this craft on my own.