Punch Needle Revival
By: Kelle Arvay
Originally called Russian Punch Needle Embroidery, this unique art form has been around since the days of ancient Egyptians and widely used in the 1700's. What we
QUICK POINT
Quick Point is an embroidery method used on rug canvas. Basically, this method consists of rows of continental stitches
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alternating with rows of half cross stitches. Because the rows alternate, it is not necessary to turn the canvas after each row is complete. This particular version of quick point is not a visually appealing stitch. Actually, it's kind of an ugly stitch... Quick point is also a term used for beginner stitches on plastic canvas. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
Quick Point (Diagram 1):
The first row of this stitch will be a row of continental stitches. Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the right over one canvas intersection, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up and to the right over one canvas intersection, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move up and to the right over one canvas intersection, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move up and to the
Quick Point (Diagram 2):
The second row of this stitch will be a row of half cross stitches. Bring the needle up at K, move up over one canvas thread and to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at I. Bring the needle up at L, move up over one canvas thread and to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Bring the needle up at M, move up over one canvas thread and to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at E. Bring the needle up at N, move up over one canvas thread and to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at C. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Quick Point (Diagram 3):
This diagram illustrates how an area of quick point stitches should look when complete. As you can see, this is really an ugly stitch. Click on the Printable Version icon to print these diagrams and instructions.
right over one canvas intersection, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at I, move up and to the right over one canvas intersection, bring the needle down at J. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
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cotton or wool floss. Basically you use your threaded punch needle tool to "punch" the floss through the weavers cloth over and over to create a finished design.
If you haven't tried Punch Needle, I'd highly recommend it. Not only is it easy but it's a craft that is portable and can be taken with you anywhere. The great thing about
are seeing today is a renewed interest in the art form with the possibilities of designs being endless.
In the last six months or so there has been an increased popularity when it comes to Punch Needle and you will find many more designers offering Punch Needle patterns. Punch Needle is a very easy craft to do even for a beginner. It consist of a punch needle tool, gripper frame, weavers cloth and skiens of
Punch Needle is you can create a work of art of just about any design. Everything from primitive style designs, flowers to more cute designs. Your imagination is the only limit. There are also so many things you could put punch needle designs on.
Everything from framing them to creating handbags to just name a couple. Designs can range from very simplistic to very intricate. I would recommend if your a beginner to start with a simple design. Most Punch
Needle designs are quite small. Ranging from three to four inches in size. Once you get going though you certainly could become more ambitious and create designs that are larger. Happy punching!
About The Author:
Kelle Arvay is a doll pattern designer and long time artist. She also is the owner of http://www.PatternMart.com which has thousands of craft patterns that can be downloaded instantly. In addition, she is also the co-publisher of Creative Times magazine, http://www.ctmagazine.net which is a bi-monthly downloadable magazine full of crafting
articles, trends, interviews and several free patterns in each issue.
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