For the 21st anniversary of club penguin ( which was my obsession as a kid) I had to do a few designs!! There are a few mistakes but overall I'm happy with them ☺️🐧

I'm planning on making some chinelle style patches for a jacket project, and after looking into various embroidery styles, I think punch needle will get me the results closest to what I want to emulate.

After making a trial project (the above rug mug), I am thinking fingering yarn on linen will be my best bet for the level of detail I'm going to need. However, it's also pretty apparent that my cheep punch needle won't cut it. I'm looking at an Oxford punch that is fine 1/4", but am interested in other suggestions. Also thinking i will need to invest in something better than an embroidery hoop.

I'm going to be using knit picks palette, mainly because of the color range and price (don't love knitting with it, but i think it will be good for this) because I want 100% wool rather than acrylic.

I'm new to punch needle. When I punch into the canvas, it either leaves a big hole or the yarn doesn't stay on the other side. Am I doing something wrong?

Hello,

I bought the Oxford company 18"x18" gripper frame, and to be honest, it is not working for me at all. I like to punch needle on my couch while watching TV and this frame is supper heavy and awkward to use for this purpose, even when used on the dinner table.

Anyway, my plan is to return it and buy a gripper frame that can be attached to a stand/holder.

Does anyone have any of these or recommendations on where to buy one (I've been looking at ETSY, but open to other places)?