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Saturday, January 3, 2015

My very first needle punch

For a long time now I have been wanting to learn to do needle punch. I have been watching "You Tube" videos on how to needle punch. I especially love the videos from Lori, "Notforgotten Farm" and "The Old Tattered Flag". I have worked so hard on this project, I am a perfectionist,so I am not
totally pleased with the results. I can see some white spots and that bothers me. But I have to tell myself that this is my first project and I will get better with time. I can tell that when I really get
the hang of needle punching that it is going to be alot of fun. If anyone has any pointers to help me
I would greatly appreciate it. I used a standing Morgan hoop which I really like, I was afraid at this
point to invest in a gripper frame. Last year I made my first quilt and learned to cross stitch,
so this is my goal for this year. Wonder what I will do next.




12 comments:

My Colonial Home said...

Well I have to say you did a fantastic job! And good for you sticking with it to finish it. I seem to have lots of 'unfinished' things here.
You can go back in and do those little areas if you see it happen again on some piece you work on. I had to on the last one I did.
Great job!
Karen

Jessica said...

Even if it is your first try, it looks great!
Jessica

Deb said...

Whoa, for your first project that is wonderful! Keep it up girl:O)

Shirlee said...

It looks great! I started learning punch needle last year but ran into a snag where all my projects kind of go into the shape of a bowl! Someone told me I may be punching too tightly, but if I punch looser I then have the white spots of the fabric showing in between the punches. It discouraged me enough to set it aside & not pick it up again : ( I am hoping to try again this year though ... maybe find a class nearby? Wish we lived closer ... we could punch together : ) Incidentally, I found punching more enjoyable with a gripper frame. I purchased mine from Ginger at prairiemoonprimitive on Etsy. She's very nice & helpful. If you want the link for the frame, let me know : )

Margaret said...

Great job! That's on my list to learn as well! Happy New Year. Maggie

Allison said...

Love your snowman punch needle! I want to learn someday too.

Prims By The Water said...

I need to watch Lori's videos..so want to do needle punch again...I use to do it a long time ago andforgot. LOL. Love love your snowman! Janice

Christine said...

Oh wow! Lecia, for a first go, I say it's brilliant! You need to give me pointers! It really is fun!

Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said...

Love your snowman! I have been wanting to try punch needle for a long time....but It's hard to find time to gather information and get started. Not enough hours in the day! Take Care!
Happy New Year!

Sandi

Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...

Awesome Job Lecia!!!
I love the snowman ~ a great one to do as a beginner.
I love to needle punch but just don't seem to find the time ~ so many projects!
TFS
Blessings
Robin

annie said...

he's adorable!

Raymond Homestead said...

Great job Lecia! I tried it awhile back and made something and really enjoyed doing it but now it's been so long, I'll have to learn how all over again!

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