Tuesday, September 16, 2014

~*NeedlePunch Tip... Punching Direction*~

Hello Dear Friends!

I've been needlepunching for several years now.  This is something I have always been aware of, but wanted to share with you. 

Please look closely...

Sample #1 Front...
 Sample #2 Front...
 Sample #1 Back...
 Sample #2 Back...
 Both from the front... and another not yet punched... Hi there!...
 Do you see the difference?  In Sample #1... The details were punched first (like in all the samples), but the white was punched round and round until I got to the middle... then just back and forth a little.  In Sample #2... the white was just punched a bit here and there and then there and here until if was filled in.

Now... do you have an opinion which looks better?  I know I do... and that would be Sample #2.  When punching is just done round and round, it leaves a path and can be distracting to the eye and from the design... even as simple as a Snowman face.

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The weekend was crazy busy here... but I'm continuing to work hard (ya... it is PLAYING!) to prepare for the events that are so quickly approaching.  Lots of punching with my Cameo and my Oxford needles...

I'm a little stumped on my Santa face.  So far, I have only been using acrylic yarn on it... and, to me, it looks flat.  (this is a picture of the back)  Plus, I don't have a skin tone yarn.  So... I've decided to reverse punch some of it and fill in with various fabrics.  My stash of fabric has TONS of cottons and poly cottons... so I think I'll give it a try.  Maybe the results can be shared tomorrow?  If all goes well anyway...

Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty


Posted by primitivebettys at 7:13 PM

5 comments:

  1. Brenda ATuesday, September 16, 2014 at 7:28:00 PM CDT

    I really like the second one. It is more pleasing to the eye. :)

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  2. WoolenSailsTuesday, September 16, 2014 at 9:19:00 PM CDT

    Great tip and I do like punching in small areas as I go, much more prim and more movement.

    Debbie

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  3. Lori from Notforgotten FarmWednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:22:00 AM CDT

    I agree, #2 is best ~ I don't like punching concentrically either, I prefer more random…. :)
    love your little snow folks!
    L

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  4. RondaWednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:59:00 AM CDT

    I agree with you Betty, I move all over the place. I hadn't really thought of the result being distracting from the design, thanks for pointing this out. You have been really busy. Still have not done much with my Oxford punch, but I do look forward to it.

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  5. rx2masseyWednesday, September 17, 2014 at 10:45:00 AM CDT

    I, too, like #2...much more interesting!

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