How to Make Punch Ornaments
These punch ornaments are a great way to get started with punch needlework using a basic holiday image that you can hang right on the tree
Yield: 1
Equipment
- Punch Needle tool
- Scissors
Materials
- Embroidery thread
- Embroidery Hoops
- Needle Punch Fabric
- Hot glue
- Extra fabric for the backing
- Cording for hanging
Instructions
- Use the above template to print out and trace the image you want onto the backside of the punch needle fabric.
- Cut the fabric slightly larger than the hoop.
- Secure the image in the center of the hoop making it as tight as possible for needle punching.
- Choose the colors of the embroidery thread that you want to use.
- Follow the directions on the punch needle to start filling in the image.
- Once you finished punching you can cut away any excess fabric, leaving 2 inches around.
- Hot glue the edges of the fabric inside of the hoop.
- Then cut out a piece of complementary fabric to cover the back and glue it into place.
- Add a piece of gold cording to the hoop screw and hang on the tree.
Notes
If you don't like the look of the raw wood of the embroidery hoop you can stain or paint it before starting the project.
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