Author(s): Clare Youngs

Craft

30 super-easy projects for beautiful and colorful homewares, accessories, and gifts.

Punch-needle embroidery is the perfect creative and mindful hobby, and involves punching threads into fabric to form a design. Ideal for beginners, it requires just a punch-needle pen and a few basic supplies, and is also a great way of upcycling scraps of yarn or thread. With this beautifully illustrated book by Clare Youngs, you'll learn how to use this skill of "painting with wool" to make 30 gorgeous and colorful projects. For the home, try your hand at stitching textured plant pot covers, or create a hanging decoration as a centerpiece for your living room. You'll also discover how to make accessories including a patterned tote bag, and designs such as zipped pouches and geometric pillows that make brilliant gifts. So pick up a punch needle and explore your creative side with this accessible and versatile craft.