Judging A Book By It's Cover...

'Farm Show Sheep' Punch Needle Pattern by Rose Clay at ThreeSheepStudio.com

A 'finishing' idea for a punchneedle
project...
This book would make a great journal, 
photo album or maybe a scrapbook, 
a guest book or a sketching book.

This is a 'Pro Art' book.  It measures 9in. x 11in.
(22.86cm x 28.04cm)
It has 80 snow white pages of medium weight 
art quality paper.
(These books are available at many craft stores,
such as Michaels, Hobby Lobby or online,
 at a reasonable price.)




'Farm Show Sheep' Punch Needle Pattern by Rose Clay at ThreeSheepStudio.com

Upon completing your punchneedle piece,
press with an iron.

Trim edges of Weavers Cloth 
to approximately1.25 inches.  
Fold Weavers Cloth to back of piece 
and press with an iron.




'Farm Show Sheep' Punch Needle Pattern by Rose Clay at ThreeSheepStudio.com

Secure the Weavers Cloth to the back of your piece, 
using a good fabric adhesive like
Elmer's Craft Bond Fabric and Paper Glue.
Allow to dry.



'Farm Show Sheep' Punch Needle Pattern by Rose Clay at ThreeSheepStudio.com

Spread a good adhesive over 
the entire back of Punchneedle piece,
center / position on cover of 
the book of your choice.
(A few adhesive choices...
Elmer's Craft Bond Fabric and Paper Glue,
E6000 or Fabri-Tac.)
Press into place and allow to dry.

This 'finish' would look 
amazing with Vintage
and yard sale books.

Soon to come...
'Finishing' your Punchneedle into a pillow.

Stitching away ;)
Rose


For addtional details 
on this Punch Needle design,

13 comments:

  1. Beautiful idea Rose...I've done that with photo albums but never thought of it for a journal! Beautiful needle punch. You always have great projects!

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  2. Darn it Rose. I love all your needlepunch pieces and when I visit your blog am reminded that I haven't punched in months. Guess I'll not be able to have a nice pin, book cover, box cover or anything lovely unless I pull out my punch needles and thread, huh? One day.

    Saundra

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  3. Ooooh ... another winner!

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  4. I love it Rose.
    I will learn this year for sure.
    Beautiful.
    Fun too.
    Woolie Warm Hugs..brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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  5. What a great idea Rose and what a pretty journal to have for the new year. ~Nan

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  6. Thanks Rose. I love punch needle but don't know what to do with the finished pieces. You can only frame so many. Keep these ideas coming and I will do more punch needle. I love this idea. Can't wait to see the pillow.

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  7. What a good idea, I never now what to do with the punch needles I have finished,
    I have been meaning to ask, have you ever used at Oxford punch needle, the one with heels before? I am thinking of buying one but I have never seen anyone use on. I like my big needle punch my 10 I think is what I have so I just wondered if you had used one.

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  8. Thanks for sharing this great tutorial Rose. Your needle punch project is lovely, the colours make the project pop!

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  9. Such a wonderful way to make a beautiful book! There are so many wonderful things that this book could be used for! Very pretty!

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  10. What a great use for a punch needle project - thanks for the instructions on making it!

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  11. I am not good at finishing!! So I just keep punching & stitching anyway!! It's so intimidating but I do think I could do the beaded blanket stitch so I'm going to give it a try. Otherwise I just back then with wool & call it done....lazy!!

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  12. the book is made so much more special with the addition of your punchneedle work. something I have never tried. I love to see something different (to me)
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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