Punch needle blog - news, tips and tricks

I am so excited to be collaborating with Camille again, our projects for Koel Magazine are some of my favourite makes to date. Camille’s work has this beautiful balance of structure and softness which translates so perfectly into textiles. The design is fresh, thoughtful and full of character created with the Whole Punching community in mind.

I love the idea of decorating for each season, in reality it doesn’t always happen for me, but I can live in hope! If we were not going away for Easter this year, I would be bringing out my Mum’s painted eggs and making my own Easter tree.

At its simplest, punch needle is a yarn based textile craft where a hollow tool pushes yarn or thread through a woven fabric to create loops on the other side. Punch needle works using a continuous thread to form loop stitches on one side, which can be short and neat or tall and plush depending on the tool and yarn you choose.

Punch needle is a craft that welcomes all kinds of makers. Whether you’ve tried before and felt stuck, or you’re curious and a little cautious, this year could be the one where you enjoy it not just attempt it. 

A gift that speaks comfort, rest and a little luxury. I can vouch that these pyjamas are a delight to wear. As a new parent I often feel like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards, but when wearing my TBCo pyjamas feel a little bit more put together.

Curious what to use instead of monks cloth for punch needle? In this blog, we share the best fabric alternatives, from linen to weavers cloth, with tips on when and how to use them. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to experiment, this guide will help you choose the right foundation for your next punch needle project.

As the nights begin to draw in and autumn makes itself known, I always find myself reaching for slow, grounding projects. There’s something comforting about cosy evenings, a cup of tea, and yarn in your hands. Punch needle is a wonderful craft to begin at this time of year—it’s rhythmic, creative, and leaves you with pieces that feel right at home in the colder months.

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.

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!