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Punch Needle Friends: 20 Adorable Projects to Embroider
Discover the world of punch needle embroidery with this modern take on a rediscovered craft
New to the world of punch needle embroidery, or an expert crafter looking for a fresh challenge? Punch Needle Friends is the perfect guidebook for both beginners and expert level needle crafters and the ideal introduction to a fun and new embroidery learning how to create 20 different contemporary animal motifs.
With easy step-by-step instructions, handy templates, and beautiful photography, Cathy and Faustine Duwicquet walk readers through everything they will need to know about punch needling. Not only will readers develop a brand new set of punch needle skills, they'll have an impressive (and adorable) new project to show for it.
New to the world of punch needle embroidery, or an expert crafter looking for a fresh challenge? Punch Needle Friends is the perfect guidebook for both beginners and expert level needle crafters and the ideal introduction to a fun and new embroidery learning how to create 20 different contemporary animal motifs.
With easy step-by-step instructions, handy templates, and beautiful photography, Cathy and Faustine Duwicquet walk readers through everything they will need to know about punch needling. Not only will readers develop a brand new set of punch needle skills, they'll have an impressive (and adorable) new project to show for it.
- GenresCrafts
128 pages, Paperback
First published July 6, 2021
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July 2, 2021
Very sweet book. Lots of photos, easy to understand instructions. They are all animal faces like those on the cover. No projects (pillows, bags, etc.), just all the hanging hoop type. Recommended.
(I read a temporary digital ARC of this book via NetGalley)
(I read a temporary digital ARC of this book via NetGalley)
July 28, 2021
Oh, which to choose? They are all so irresistably cute designs! All 20 of them! You'll be dying to try one of each. Anyone who is "craft-crazy" will find these designs a breeze. The novice 'crafter' will be well guided through each project as step-by-step diagams, pictures and write-ups combine to give excellent tutelage from first to last punched stitches
~Eunice C. - Reviewer/Blogger~
July 2021
Slated for publication 27 July 2021.
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the review copy given by the publisher.
~Eunice C. - Reviewer/Blogger~
July 2021
Slated for publication 27 July 2021.
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the review copy given by the publisher.
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July 17, 2021Read this review and more on my blog, uncovered-books.
I received a free copy of Punch Needle Friends from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
Have you heard of punch needling? I would say the best way to describe it as a form of embroidery that works up quicker and is a lot easier for all ages to do. Instead of using a needle and thread, which create really small stitches, you use a punch needle and yarn that is used for knitting or for crochet. Since the yarn used for knitting crochet is thicker than the thread used for embroidery or cross stitch, you are able to fill up the canvas quicker which would certainly suit anyone looking at starting to embroider.
Punch Needle Friends is designed for the absolute beginner. Everything is explained very clearly without becoming too overly complicated. In these patterns, you are taught to use 4 different types of stitches, with the patterns provided progressively including more of these stitches and becoming more complicated in design.
My only complaint is that all of the project designs that are provided as part of this book are all animal, and more specifically their faces. I would have like to have seen maybe one or two slight variation in the designs as I quickly found myself skipping through in hope of a different pattern to try.
I personally cannot wait to give punch needling a try! This book will certainly be very helpful in my adventure into this world.
I received a free copy of Punch Needle Friends from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
Have you heard of punch needling? I would say the best way to describe it as a form of embroidery that works up quicker and is a lot easier for all ages to do. Instead of using a needle and thread, which create really small stitches, you use a punch needle and yarn that is used for knitting or for crochet. Since the yarn used for knitting crochet is thicker than the thread used for embroidery or cross stitch, you are able to fill up the canvas quicker which would certainly suit anyone looking at starting to embroider.
Punch Needle Friends is designed for the absolute beginner. Everything is explained very clearly without becoming too overly complicated. In these patterns, you are taught to use 4 different types of stitches, with the patterns provided progressively including more of these stitches and becoming more complicated in design.
My only complaint is that all of the project designs that are provided as part of this book are all animal, and more specifically their faces. I would have like to have seen maybe one or two slight variation in the designs as I quickly found myself skipping through in hope of a different pattern to try.
I personally cannot wait to give punch needling a try! This book will certainly be very helpful in my adventure into this world.
July 7, 2021
Ok the title and cover really piqued my interest on this one. Punch needle is an interesting craft and I happen to love giraffes so a win for me.
What did I like? This is a cute beginner book with cute animal hoop projects. Cat, dog, bear, giraffe…. You get the gist. Step by step instructions with materials. While I love to look at craft books I have to admit I’m not that crafty. This book did give me hope though that one day I could finish a project of my own.
Would I recommend or buy? If you love the cover then this book may be for you. I’d love a copy! If your interested in punch needle hoop projects or a beginner book then I recommend this one. Cute idea! I enjoyed the peek!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!
What did I like? This is a cute beginner book with cute animal hoop projects. Cat, dog, bear, giraffe…. You get the gist. Step by step instructions with materials. While I love to look at craft books I have to admit I’m not that crafty. This book did give me hope though that one day I could finish a project of my own.
Would I recommend or buy? If you love the cover then this book may be for you. I’d love a copy! If your interested in punch needle hoop projects or a beginner book then I recommend this one. Cute idea! I enjoyed the peek!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!
November 4, 2021
The punch needle that I purchased years ago has remained in its package. Now I am anxious to take it out, and give it a try. In this book Faustine teaches the basics of the craft with clearly worded instructions and helpful photographs, moving gradually from the necessary tools and materials all the way to ways to display completed projects. The twenty animal projects are indeed adorable, and are presented in order of difficulty, with skills being built as the embroiderer moves from one to the next. This book virtually assures a beginners' success.
I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Punch Needle Friends from Quatro via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Punch Needle Friends from Quatro via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
April 1, 2022
Wow what a fabulous book. Needle punch has been around for a long time, and once one understand the process and have the tools, it is a very easy craft. What pull this book out of the old craft category is the adaptation that it has been put to. The designs are fabulous, with portraits of many both cute and charming animals. Punch needle creates texture and the little horse with its flowing mane is outstanding, as is King Charles spaniel and the koala. There are many others, a llama, a sloth, foxes, pandas and many more fabulous faces to needle punch. Wonderful gifts, use of that spare ball of wool or to create a unique creation.
Patterns, instruction and full color photos are included in this wonderful book
Patterns, instruction and full color photos are included in this wonderful book
August 23, 2021
When I applied for this book on NetGalley I was hoping for really cute and lovely templates for kids' room projects, but when I got the book and looked inside it torned out that the projects weren't as cute as I thought and I nevery really used any of them for my crafts. Book seems to be good for people who start their adventure with pnch needle since it gives step by step instructions, but the projects were a bit disappointing from my point of view.
March 19, 2022
These projects are so cute and the instructions are very clear. I had borrowed it from the library but am going to buy it for sure. They have the patterns so I could just scan them but it's such a great book.
December 26, 2021
Some good designs and helpful advise. The first section on the actual process could be clearer, I had to look up elsewhere how to get going.
January 13, 2022
Super adorable animal patterns, I honestly don't know which one to make first. I'm leaning towards the sloth, but they all will be made. Easy to follow instructions, and great patterns.
May 18, 2024
Directions are sometimes confusing.
August 11, 2024
These really are adorable! I want to make them all, but especially the badger and the red panda!
I really appreciated the embellishing touches!
I really appreciated the embellishing touches!
August 3, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Punch Needle Friends is a sweetly whimsical tutorial collection with patterns by Faustine Duwicquet. Released 27th July 2021 by Penguin Random House on their Interweave imprint, it's 128 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
These are really well balanced and appealing designs which are appropriate for a number of uses. The author shows the projects framed in embroidery hoops for consistency, but they'd also be lovely finished for other uses: pillows, soft furnishings, covers, wall hangings, and more. The book includes a good pictorial primer of the tools and supplies necessary as well as beginning setup and general techniques for punch needle with yarn. The techniques could be done with fabric strips, but the book doesn't include instructions for that - these projects are shown with yarn.
The projects themselves are arranged sequentially from easier to more advanced. None of them are overly complex. The projects also include surface details such as sewn bows, felt embellishments, and textural stitches. Each tutorial includes tools and supplies with measurements given in both American standard and metric (yay!). Yarn supplies are given by color without yardages. The step by step instructions are accompanied by multiple clear color photos and simple text captions. Templates are included in the back of the book (and according to the publisher's info, the physical copy also includes iron on transfers).
All of the projects are of animals with fun details (the otter, deer, and llama with their adorable little flower crowns are wonderful). All of them will give a good introduction to punch needle and allow readers to branch out into their own projects.
Five stars. It's very nice to see fibrearts other than cross-stitch getting some exposure. This book would be a good choice for maker's groups, fibrearts and embroidery guilds, public or school libraries, and the crafter's home studio.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Punch Needle Friends is a sweetly whimsical tutorial collection with patterns by Faustine Duwicquet. Released 27th July 2021 by Penguin Random House on their Interweave imprint, it's 128 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
These are really well balanced and appealing designs which are appropriate for a number of uses. The author shows the projects framed in embroidery hoops for consistency, but they'd also be lovely finished for other uses: pillows, soft furnishings, covers, wall hangings, and more. The book includes a good pictorial primer of the tools and supplies necessary as well as beginning setup and general techniques for punch needle with yarn. The techniques could be done with fabric strips, but the book doesn't include instructions for that - these projects are shown with yarn.
The projects themselves are arranged sequentially from easier to more advanced. None of them are overly complex. The projects also include surface details such as sewn bows, felt embellishments, and textural stitches. Each tutorial includes tools and supplies with measurements given in both American standard and metric (yay!). Yarn supplies are given by color without yardages. The step by step instructions are accompanied by multiple clear color photos and simple text captions. Templates are included in the back of the book (and according to the publisher's info, the physical copy also includes iron on transfers).
All of the projects are of animals with fun details (the otter, deer, and llama with their adorable little flower crowns are wonderful). All of them will give a good introduction to punch needle and allow readers to branch out into their own projects.
Five stars. It's very nice to see fibrearts other than cross-stitch getting some exposure. This book would be a good choice for maker's groups, fibrearts and embroidery guilds, public or school libraries, and the crafter's home studio.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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