… you know when a bored friend sends you a random email suggesting a random activity and you’re bored too so you accept and the main reason is that because you’re both probably having a middle age existential crisis? Yes, that. First of all let me tell you something. I don’t like guns. If it …
(… nothing like a good title right?) I really loved making this; for a while I thought of framing it because I wasn’t sure how to turn into a cushion but in the end, after a little internet search I worked it out and I’m glad I did… Punch needle is becoming a mild obsession …
… because it’s totally addictive… Today, with a raging headache I sat down to play… straight up needle punching this time because my brain wasn’t really up to too much thinking. I didn’t even draw the design on the back ground, I just drew with the yarn. (I’m using Rowan big wool). Now if you …
… actually this is not strictly correct, I should be saying ‘adventures in needle punching and rug hooking given I’ve playing around with both on the same piece. I don’t know what it is about this medium/craft, call it what you wish, that has captured my imagination… but I can’t get enough. I’m still a …
If you remember, when in New York (… come back!!! this is not a post about my holidays!!…) I attended a lovely workshop by the gorgeous Rose Pearlman… Punch needle for those who don’t know it is a technique that allows you to loop yarn, ribbons or strips of fabric through a fabric base in …
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