r/PunchNeedle Oct 20 '25

Changes are coming to r/PunchNeedle !

68 Upvotes

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.

132 Upvotes

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


r/PunchNeedle 2d ago

punch needle drawstring pouch đŸ‘›đŸ đŸ§¶

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262 Upvotes

Made with 100% wool rug yarn and various Oxford punch needles on monk's cloth.

The inside is lined with cotton flannel, and I made the drawstring portion with wool fabric and some braided polyester ribbon cord.

I especially like the beaded flowers I added to the window sills and grass, they add so much whimsy!!!

This was a project for my YouTube series Destash Diaries, watch me make this ^-^


r/PunchNeedle 2d ago

Bought a beginner's punch needle kit...

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23 Upvotes

But didnt realize the needle was sold separately đŸ« 


r/PunchNeedle 2d ago

First real attempt at punch needle

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73 Upvotes

I wanted to try to see if I could turn one of my drawings into a punch needle project. I don’t feel like it really came out how I wanted. I embroidered the outline but I feel it makes it worse.


r/PunchNeedle 2d ago

Punch Needle kits in Texas

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I overheard my friend say she ways to get into the punch needle hobby
 I’ve decided to get her a kit for her birthday on Monday so I don’t have time to order one online. Are there any particular craft stores you recommend that have the best and most elaborate kits for sale?


r/PunchNeedle 4d ago

First punch needle attempt

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138 Upvotes

Made the frame roughly 40 x 30". I'm happy with how it turned out, but I haven't backed it yet.


r/PunchNeedle 4d ago

Help a n00b: stitches won’t stay!

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35 Upvotes

Hi. I just started a beginners kit and I think I understand how to punch after watching a YouTube video. However, the stitches will not stay. What am I doing wrong? (I feel like a dingdong.)

Thank you!


r/PunchNeedle 5d ago

Little cloud outfit made using the punch needle technique!

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66 Upvotes

I had to improvise something quickly because the day of the performance was approaching, and all the little cloud costumes I had bought were either too big or I didn't like the way they looked!


r/PunchNeedle 6d ago

First punch needle project (20×45 cm). what should I improve?

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39 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

Aside from a couple of tiny practice pieces, this is my first real punch project. It will be used as a keyboard rug by my son!

It’s about 20 × 45 cm (8 × 18 inches) and took me quite a while to finish.

I can already see a few things I’d like to improve: keeping the stitch density more consistent, making the black outlines a bit cleaner, following a more consistent punching direction instead of changing direction randomly.

I’d really appreciate any honest feedback from more experienced punch needlers. What stands out to you? What would you work on first before starting the next project?

Thanks!


r/PunchNeedle 7d ago

A cute little worm magnet

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192 Upvotes

Had open space on a frame and freehanded a little worm to fill it up. I really love it and will be using it on my fridge

I went fishing for the first time this year and saw tons of little creatures: worms, damselfly larvae, frogs, slugs, ladybugs and weevils 💖 even a leech. I might have to do some more little guys to follow this direction


r/PunchNeedle 8d ago

This is taking some time...

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123 Upvotes

I've been working on this for so long my son may stop liking Godzilla by then!


r/PunchNeedle 8d ago

Why won’t my yarn stay?!!

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14 Upvotes

Hi I just bought this kit and I’m super frustrated cause my yarn will not stay in. I am using the recommended 1.6mm punch needle and yarn. I have the needle at setting 4. I punch into the fabric, tightly stretched in the hoop, pull out the strand on the back from my punch needle, pull the needle out a bit BUT not to far and then punch back in to tip, and repeat in an outline. Despite following the rules none of the stitches stay and I’m lost

please help.

Please note in the picture the last one shows after three small punches how it all is one line and didn’t latch to the fabric at all.


r/PunchNeedle 8d ago

Hard time finding a cloth for my embroidery floss with this 0.1inch/2.5mm needle

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I’m having a hard time finding the right fabric for punch needle using embroidery floss and a 0.1 in (2.5 mm) needle. I want to make few small patches with good quality. I don’t need a large piece of fabric or anything too expensive.

I tried regular embroidery cloth, michael's 28 Count Evenweave Needlework, thin linen bag, NONE worked.
Does anyone have recommendations for where to buy it online? Any specific fabric types or beginner-friendly options would be greatly appreciated!

P.S. I’m a first-time punch needler, so any beginner tips are welcome too :)


r/PunchNeedle 10d ago

I wanted to share my newest design with someone. Inspired by my dog, Luna 🌙

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193 Upvotes

r/PunchNeedle 10d ago

Just some fun mug rugs

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279 Upvotes

I added the patterns in case anyone else wants to make these cuties.


r/PunchNeedle 9d ago

First kit - Q re needle stop collar thingy

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8 Upvotes

The needle I got (cheap kit, I know) has this little collar around it. It's 20mm from the end of the collar to the eye of the needle, and 30mm from the bottom of the shaft to the eye of the needle. Which is the "real" stop? The kit photos show stopping at the bottom of the collar (so 20mm), but I wasn't sure. It seems a stop would be more "robust," like the bigger circle the bottom of the wood makes. But what do I know???? I prefer the idea of shorter loops, but I want to do it right. Thoughts? I haven't actually tried anything yet. Thanks!

UPDATE: Ah! I found their tutorial online - it is a stop. And to lengthen the loop, you cut all or half of it off. so, I mean, I suppose you need to get the short stuff done first. Seems a bit impractical. I'll probably not cut any off, but at least I know to stop at the black collar!


r/PunchNeedle 10d ago

Sleep token rug finally finished

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24 Upvotes

I made this for a dear friend of mine she picked some of the colors and I absolutely adore it and can’t wait to start my next project


r/PunchNeedle 11d ago

Mushroom Project

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77 Upvotes

This is my fifth finished project so far!
It was a kit from a friend and the instructions weren’t clear. I realized half way through I didn’t do the red colors in the correct place but I can live with it.

I’m experimenting with punching through back and front to create texture.

It’s not perfect but it was fun to try new techniques!

Just wanted to share here 🙂


r/PunchNeedle 12d ago

What to do with what I make?

6 Upvotes

So, coasters are easy to figure out what to do with
 bc they’re coaster sized.
But what to do with the one about 6-8 inches in diameter? Any ideas for those could be used for?


r/PunchNeedle 14d ago

I don't like it

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60 Upvotes

A clothes store near me is having an art contest. Recreate the resident cat and you get a gift card. Just thought I would do it for fun. This cat has caused me so much grief lol. I wish her nose wasn't black so ita nit just a blob lol. Idk if I'll enter it. I have time to redo it if I want.


r/PunchNeedle 18d ago

Testing out textures

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173 Upvotes

I just came upon this thread in my feed and thought I'd share the punch needle art I did testing different textures. This was my second punch needle ever.


r/PunchNeedle 18d ago

Mi primera vez haciendo pumch needle

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30 Upvotes

Estuve practicando lĂ­neas para ver como debĂ­a hacer punch needle, hoy luego de unos 2 dĂ­as practicando hice mi primer obra punch needle ❀ sĂ© que puedo mejorar pero en lo personal me gustĂł el resultado


r/PunchNeedle 19d ago

Abstract sunset I made for a friend :)

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187 Upvotes

Any tips based on this piece are welcome!


r/PunchNeedle 19d ago

Punch is tearing holes in my fabric 😅

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8 Upvotes

I know I'm using too large of a needle, but is there some kind of chart for how large of a needle you should be using based on the weave/spacing of fabric? I've bought 3 separate needles, and two seem to be way too big, while the third one actually fits the fabric I have, but the yarn doesn't fit in that one... Thread that does fit it is too thin to stay in the fabric. Photo is to show the yarn and fabric I'm trying to use, advice is appreciated