January 06, 2014

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,