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  • How to get started with punch needle

    They come in different shapes and sizes but essentially all punch needles function the same, they allow a continuous length of yarn to run through a channel and out a tip. Some punch needles will require a threader to get the yarn into the channel and others won't.

  • Spotlight: Punch needle gripper frames

    Superior to their carpet tack and canvas stretcher bar counterparts, the punch needle gripper strip frames make stretching your fabric and moving projects a breeze. Made to order in our workshop in Cumbria each frame comes with a wool mix felt frame cover which will protect your hands from the thousands of sharp teeth. The frames are a labour of love, a team effort and worth every penny.

  • Whole Punching x Alice Moore collaboration

    Alice is a freelance print designer based in Berlin and has always been creating since as long as I can remember. I absolutely love her style and couldn't wait to translate these into punch needle projects. We have created four new hoops, two of which incorporate punch needle and tufting. So if you've wanted to try your hand at tufting but don't want to invest in a tufting gun, these kits are a great introduction. 

  • Summer craft workshops in Bristol

    What better way to spend the summer than by learning a new skill, you'll be ready to spend those cosy, autumn evenings crafting away. Here is a little round up of the best crafty, yarn based workshops that are being held in Bristol over the summer.

  • Three years of Whole Punching

    Three years of Whole Punching, how did we get here and what has happened along the way. Buckle in, it's a long one...

  • Punch needle tutorial: How to prepare a hoop for punching

    A step-by-step punch needle tutorial for beginners on how to prepare an embroidery hoop with monks cloth for punching. Easy way to prepare a hoop for your punch needle wall hangings.

  • A beginners’ guide to punch needle fabrics

    A brief overview of the different qualities of punch needle fabrics that are available in the UK. Fabrics may have different names so it can be difficult when purchasing, therefore referring to the qualities of fabric will help to you choose your punch needle foundation fabric.

  • The best punch needle fabric a.k.a monks cloth

    If you're confused about monks cloth, want to know what you're looking for when buying it and how to get a perfectly straight line, then this is the blog for you.

  • The power of punch needle

    How to find some calm in the chaos with learning how to punch needle. A modern take on a traditional craft which has restful, mindful properties and can help to improve your mental wellbeing.

  • Modern yarn craft kits for Mother's Day 2020

    The craft movement is strong and there are a range of delightful yarn kits for the modern crafter, for all levels of abilities. Here's our round up of our favourite modern craft kits, from small independent makers.

  • Mollie Makes / Whole Punching punch needle IKEA hack rug!

    Whole Punching punch needle IKEA hack rug for Mollie Makes magazine, issue 115!

  • Shopping locally in Bristol this Christmas

    Places to shop locally, supporting small businesses, in Bristol this Christmas