What is Punch Needle Art?
Punch needle art is simply a form of embroidery. It is done with a large needle, embroidery hoop, any type fabric and your choice of yarn. Loop piles of yarns are hand tufted one by one into the fabric according to the pattern.
Other than regular embroidery techniques, Punch needle art is easy to start without any detailed background information. Even tough everyone can tuft a basic product, creating an artistic and complex item takes a lot of time and practice.
History of Punch Needle Art
Nowadays, punch needle is used in fashion, decoration and hobby areas. It is not clear how old is the punch needle art however we can see the tracks in the Ancient Egypt. In the middle ages, punch needle art technique can be seen in the rug making process.
Punch needle technique can be used in almost every products. Here are some recent popular categories:
Punch Needle Pillow Covers
Punch Needle Coasters
