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Oct

13

Punch out a design

October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’m dying to see punchneedle embroidery make a comeback in a big, edgy new way. Evidently, Pimp Stitcher Lauren Brandy has similar hopes. She’s giving the basics. Now all we need is for some adventurous stitchers to apply punchneedle technique to some of Lauren’s designs!
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Aug

21

Use applique patterns for needlepunch

August 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Pipers Girls blog posted a great idea for needlepunch lovers. “There are not as many patterns available for needlepunch,” the blogger says, “so I like to use the many that are meant for applique. This is a small quilt that I made using a Piece O Cake applique pattern.” The blogger also recommends using silk [...]

Aug

14

Win Rosalie Quinlan patterns

August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Look (at left) what Rosalie Quinlan is giving away over on her blog:
The name of this pattern in ‘December’s Flight’.  The pattern includes a punch-needle picture, two christmas stockings with Christmas stitchery and a blanket stitched applique cushion.
Three lucky commenters will receive copies of this pattern set. Be sure to post before Monday, August 18.
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Jul

5

Get punchy with Marilyn Bohn

July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I love the look of punchneedle embroidery. That snuggly, tiny-rug-like texture is so touchable and inviting. I somehow imagined that the technique would be difficult, but Marilyn Bohn has shown me just how wrong I was. Her video tutorial is clear, simple, and fun - all the things that punchneedle work should be. If you’re [...]

Jun

29

Submit your work to Cyber Fyber

June 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

An exhibition is brewing that every needlework artist needs to know about: Cyber Fyber. Here’s the description from the official site:
“CYBER FYBER is an exhibition of international fiber art scheduled for January 8th through 20th, 2009 at Gallery 80808/Vista Studios, 808 Lady Street in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, USA. The brainchild of Susan Lenz, this [...]

Feb

21

Celebration Of Needlework

February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

2008 Celebration of Needlework Event
Nashua, NH Celebration
April 30 - May 4, 2008
Celebration of Needlework will be moving back to the the Marriott - our former location - for 2008! We will be at the lovely Courtyard Nashua Marriott conveniently located at exit 8 off Rt 3  in Nashua, NH. You will find all [...]

Dec

24

Stitching Jubilee

December 24, 2007 | 1 Comment

This year Stoney Creek Collections is proud to present the 2008 Stitching Jubilee at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Come and join us for good times and learning new techniques.
The Stitching Jubilee has been a wonderful place for needle-workers from around the country to gather to see new techniques, learn [...]

Sep

30

Sept Hoffman Releases

September 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Hoffman distributing has released it’s latest designs for punch needle.
The September designs have been released including some very cute halloween projects.
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