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Punch Needle Essentials

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Everything I use to punch needle. This is a great list for the beginner. You will find everything you need from fabric suggestions, to punch needle kits, and even ideas on how to get patterns!
 
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If you really want to get into punch needle, I highly recommend a gripper frame! You can do multiple projects at the same time and your fabric stays secure!
Punch Needle Frame
 
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This is the punch needle I first started using and still use! It's a great beginner set. If the needle moves on you, you are not tightening it enough.
Punch Needle Kit with Storage Box,Adjustable ...
 
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This is a great pack to start with! So many different colors!
Katech 20 Skeins Cotton Yarn - Sport Weight
 
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I use this fabric for now. It's a bit thicker and more forgiving than some of the thinner ones. I believe it's great for beginners.
Cotton Duck Fabric By The Yard
 
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This will be the next punch needle I try. I hear great things!
Mina Carin Punch Needle
 
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If you are not ready to splurge, grabbing an easy kit could be a great start to see if you like it.
Punch Needle Kit
 
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Etsy is also a great place to get kits and designs!
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Monk Cloth is also another popular and easy to use fabric when starting out with punch needling. You will need to use a medium to heavy weight yarn.
Monk Cloth
 
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Believe it or not, you can use coloring sheets for your designs! Tape them on the underside and trace the design on the fabric!
Coloring Books For Kids
 
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Be sure to try out different kinds of yarn to find your perfect combo!
Yarn Pack
 
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When you are done punching your pattern, you glue felt to the backside and then cut the excess. This helps your project look finished and last longer.
Felt - Craft & Hobby Fabric: Arts, Crafts & Sewing
 
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Try to get a punch needle frame that has a cover. The frames are very sharp. If it doesn't come with one, make sure to grab one!
Punch Needle Frame Cover
 
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Another way to make sure your punches stay in place and last a long time, paint the back with mod podge. This would go on before the felt backing.
Amazon.com: Mod Podge
 
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While not necessary, yarn bowls definitely help keep your yarn from rolling away or getting snagged on things. I love my yarn bowls!
Yarn Bowl
 
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Love DMC. They also have punch needle templates and supplies.
Patterns - Punch Needle - DMC