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Six things you can make with a punch needle - along with my top tips!
One of the things I love most about punch needle is that you can make a range of things that are both beautiful and practical. Coasters, cushions, rugs – our house is full of punch needle items that I’ve made at different stages of my life. They still look great and are full of memories.
Is punch needle easy?
Over the next few blog posts I’ll be answering some of my most frequently asked questions about punch needle, starting with this one; is punch needle easy? It might seem like a strange question as it’s fairly subjective, but it’s a question I get asked a lot!
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Which yarn should you use for punch needle?
To get started with punch needle you will need four key materials; a punch needle tool, fabric, a frame or hoop for stretching your fabric and yarn to punch with. Choosing yarn for your punch needle project can definitely be one of the most fun parts of your planning. However, it’s helpful to keep a few useful tips in mind when you pick the yarn for your next project.