1787 Fraktur Punch Needle Design
Valdani Perle Cotton was the perfect choice
for the historic colors used in this piece.
Rich, hand dyed colors of variegated thread...
Rusted Orange, Weathered Hay,
Tealish Blue, Coffee Roast,
Watery Weed, Old Brick
and several others.
This has been a very fun piece to work on
and even more interesting to research.
Everything from color to the smallest detail...
I am definitely 'hooked' and working
on other Fraktur designs.
I love their detail...
sometimes they are so simple
and others are complex - either way,
they have a certain charm !
they have a certain charm !
When you punch a design and then turn over
your hoop or frame, this is what you see...
lines and edges that have "blurred".
As you punch the various areas,
use your needle tip to nudge any stray loops
into place (on front). This will keep the details
crisp and neat in your design.
When punching numbers or letters,
be careful to keep your punches very close
together, as this will help to form
clear numbers or letters.
After completing project, with needle tip,
nudge any stray loops into place (on front), if needed.
The 1787 Fraktur design
Have a lovely Friday...
Rose
Rose
