Description
Gorgeous round pillow featuring a punch needle flower scene and accented with beads. Handmade punch needle and penny rug pillow by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine.
The featured flowers are made with embroidery floss but created with punch needle technique. Accented with gorgeous wool penny rug embroidery and beads. A stunning collection of her favorite skills!
Punch needle is a traditional craft that’s been around since the 15th century. Initially known as the ‘punch stitch’ was primarily used for adorning religious garments. It was also a craft used by men during lengthy sea voyages who would create punched rugs to pass the time between ports.
The Shakers have had sheep on their farm for decades and currently have a flock of over 65!
When someone asks me what punch needle is, I tell them it’s miniature version of rug hooking. If they don’t know what that is then I explain you use a hollow thin needle with colored thread running through it. The thread punches through your design on fabric and makes a loop on one side, many loops create an image. It’s very three dimensional in look.
Measure 12″ in diameter and 3″ thick.
Bonnie teaches gel printing, book binding, stained glass, watercolor, and punch needle embroidery workshops with us at Shaker Village. There is absolutely nothing she can’t do!
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