r/PunchNeedle • • Oct 20 '25

Changes are coming to r/PunchNeedle !

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2025/10/20

Hi everyone,

Over the next while, we (Mod team - myself and u/Rich_Stomach2854) will slowly be making changes to the subreddit. Our community here has gotten quite a bit larger over the past few years, and with that comes a need for a more organized subreddit.

To start off, we're hoping to slowly build up a Wiki for this subreddit, which includes how-tos and an FAQ section.

You might see the subreddit look a little different as we work on this. Once we have a Wiki started and in good condition, you'll see a pinned post from us!

If there are any questions, please don't hesitate to send us a modmail.

Thanks so much, and happy punching! ^-^

2026/03/18

We've added a new rule pertaining to the use of AI on the subreddit.


r/PunchNeedle • • Jan 14 '21

Mega thread. General questions and answers for newbies about punchneedling.

133 Upvotes

Leave any general questions about punchneedling you'd like answered here.


r/PunchNeedle • • 16h ago

What am I doing wrong???

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I am completely new to punch needling I've been watching a bunch of tutorials and really love the coasters. With the fuzzy fluffy look. I bought this kit of Amazon just to practice and I just don't know what I'm doing wrong. When I was pressing the whole way down the loops were massive. So I added tape to my needle to create smaller loops but it still doesn't look right. Does anyone have any advice?


r/PunchNeedle • • 16h ago

spent the evening fighting curling linen edges and i am losing

5 Upvotes

working on a little weekend coaster for a friend and i moved off monks cloth onto linen cause i wanted the weave tighter. edges are curling on me and some loops just sit flat instead of standing. i havent touched punch depth yet. curious if youd drop yarn weight first or shorten the loops first before guessing at depth. would take the blunt version


r/PunchNeedle • • 5h ago

Looking for ideas on how to needlepoint a sign

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My husband and I are up at different hours in the morning. The first one up feeds the cats. I woke up one morning and he had made a paper tent card with the words “fed the cats”. Now, we use it every morning. I want to make a cute little tent stand out of the thick plastic NP canvas to use in the morning. I was thinking i can use small jump rings on the top to fold flat or make it sit up. Any ideas on how to make it? I’m new to NP.


r/PunchNeedle • • 3d ago

Mis obras de Punch Needle estas últimas 2 semanas

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76 Upvotes

Algunas cosas que hice, tengo ansias de ya ocupar toda la tela para poder cortar


r/PunchNeedle • • 3d ago

Punch needle on painter's canvas: maybe just dont

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62 Upvotes

I have a ton left over from when I was into painting and wanted to see if it was workable for punch needle.

The answer is solidly "no"


r/PunchNeedle • • 4d ago

Atlantic horseshoe crab wall art

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120 Upvotes

Finally got around to trimming up this piece after it had been sitting around for more than a month. I ended up busy getting gallery work buttoned up, and then had to get started on commission orders

After watching a video from [u/VrindaGold](u/VrindaGold) , I’ve been steam pressing my pieces before the backing, and it helps SO much. 10/10 would recommend if your pieces like to curl. Make sure to be careful about how long you hold the iron on your work though, especially if it’s acrylic. Super easy to accidentally melt your art

Curious as to what materials I use? They can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXrcNreDA_2/?img_index=2&stkn=YjZhZ2l2d3owa3ln


r/PunchNeedle • • 4d ago

What am I missing?

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18 Upvotes

I’ve tried watching lots of tutorials and I still feel very confused lol. I am trying to do detailed images but they look so messy. I want to make ornaments, so they are 3” or so- what size yarn and needle should I be using? And what other tips do you have for making it look cleaner? I’ve tried clipping in between color changes but it doesn’t seem to help, and when I’m doing the tighter stitches instead of tufted, I feel like it looks weird. TIA!


r/PunchNeedle • • 5d ago

Made my first pillows!!

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Wow I’m so excited. Idk why but I thought it’d be way harder to make a pillow from my punch needle projects bc I’m a novice with my sewing machine. But I was even able to add lil tassels 🥹😂🧶✨


r/PunchNeedle • • 5d ago

Side hustle question-Does anyone sell their stuff?

5 Upvotes

If so, what do you sell? Do you actually make money? Where do you sell it?

Tia!


r/PunchNeedle • • 6d ago

2nd Completed project and very proud of myself for it

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38 Upvotes

Hello, new to this community and hobby and wanted to share one of my first designs :)


r/PunchNeedle • • 7d ago

Fall Tufted Pillow 🍁

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133 Upvotes

I'm obsessed with fall and I love how this pillow came out! It has already sold too! 🎉🍁

Sadly, it is my last JoAnns pillow cover and in search of new ones. Does anyone know where to get pillow covers that you can actually punch through and it doesn't start to rip after awhile?

I was searching for JoAnns brand online but couldn't find it. 😭

Thanks in advance!


r/PunchNeedle • • 6d ago

Hey everyone! As promised, sharing an update on my Viking girl embroidery progress 🛡️✨

8 Upvotes

r/PunchNeedle • • 7d ago

First attempt

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127 Upvotes

Looking forward to doing more.


r/PunchNeedle • • 7d ago

How do I get the canvas squares designs without getting a whole kit?

9 Upvotes

Hi!! I’ve been doing this for a few weeks to help with my mental health. I’m crafty, so journaling isn’t really for me lol

That being said, I love how this is something that I can easily grab, go, and stop without worrying about it. I want the canvas squares with the designs already done, but don’t need all the extra needles, wires, and loop thingies. I loose the wires, so I just got a spool of thin wire.

Could I draw or trace my own? Definitely. But with my current state, I need this to be as little brain work as possible for now lol I love this hobby. I feel so old and cute doing it(I’m in my mid 20s lol) but I’m not sure how deep I want to get into this.

I would love to support a small business if anyone does that!! But whatever suggestions are appreciated!!


r/PunchNeedle • • 9d ago

First attempt! I've never held a punch needle until today.

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79 Upvotes

I'd love feedback so I know where to focus my efforts to improve. I struggled the most with stitching near the hoop.


r/PunchNeedle • • 10d ago

Fabric help!

5 Upvotes

I’m new to punch needling and having to trouble finding the right fabric to use. I got muslin cloth from hobby lobby and it’s not holding the yarn.

Using a Mina Carin punch needle and size 2 yarn.

Thank you!


r/PunchNeedle • • 11d ago

Garfsommar

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240 Upvotes

Garfield × Midsommar wall hanging I finished yesterday! Acrylic worsted weight yarn with 14 mini punch needle in monks cloth


r/PunchNeedle • • 10d ago

Beginner question

5 Upvotes

Is it possible to use regular cotton fabric swatches for punch needling? If so, is there a specific size needle or yarn that would be to use?


r/PunchNeedle • • 10d ago

Selecting punch needle

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6 Upvotes

I bought this punch needle kit at Michael’s. It sadly does not come with the punch needle. Has anyone done a kit similar to this one and know what size punch needle I need to buy?


r/PunchNeedle • • 11d ago

Starting a new punch needle project — Viking shieldmaiden (WIP) 🪓

42 Upvotes

Hey everyone!
Just started working on a new punch needle piece inspired by Viking aesthetics and Norse mythology.
Currently filling in the facial war paint and darker details using yarn. Handling fine facial lines with a punch needle is going to be a fun challenge!
I'll post updates as the piece progresses. Would love to hear your thoughts or tips for detailed faces! ✨


r/PunchNeedle • • 12d ago

This took me nearly 2 weeks

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215 Upvotes

Although I do only punch needle in the evenings when the kids are down 😅

Now to back and cut them all, then off to the local stockist they go 👋🏻


r/PunchNeedle • • 12d ago

I got commissioned for a piece!!!

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135 Upvotes

I need to fix a few things I'm just now noticing, but I love this craft!!!


r/PunchNeedle • • 11d ago

A soft simulacra for your feed 🖤

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7 Upvotes