Punch Needle Heart and Mattress Ticking
I have been enjoying working with
Mattress Ticking...
trying to come up with ideas to use
these beautiful striped fabrics.
After punching and pressing,
I snugly fold the Weavers Cloth to the back
and press in place.
and press in place.
You will notice I leave my threads in the back
a little longer. I have found that you can
work easier around the details, when punching,
if you don't cut them flush or close
to the weavers cloth. Also, while antiquing,
I have seen some amazing vintage punch needle
pieces, where the backs were trimmed too close,
and now the punches are loosening at those
places. Sad to see.
a little longer. I have found that you can
work easier around the details, when punching,
if you don't cut them flush or close
to the weavers cloth. Also, while antiquing,
I have seen some amazing vintage punch needle
pieces, where the backs were trimmed too close,
and now the punches are loosening at those
places. Sad to see.
Heart punched with Valdani Perle Cotton
I only have a very small piece of this
vintage ticking remaining...
I have learned some very valuable lessons
while working with this ticking.
Vintage ticking can be fragile...
I usually work with wool fabric, which has
a certain amount of 'give' to it.
I learned you cannot pull and tug on old ticking...
it will tear. Lesson learned, (the hard way) !
I have learned some very valuable lessons
while working with this ticking.
Vintage ticking can be fragile...
I usually work with wool fabric, which has
a certain amount of 'give' to it.
I learned you cannot pull and tug on old ticking...
it will tear. Lesson learned, (the hard way) !
With a wide spaced running stitch,
I secure the punch needle piece
to the ticking.
Adding embellishments...
Hand Dyed Wool Fabric backing
Initials and a ticking patch on the back...
Hand dyed shell button on wool patch
'Most Loved' is ready to hang
from a linen strap.
May you have a beautiful weekend...
Rose
Rose
Stunning as always!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to the world of needle punch and really appreciate you sharing your "lessons learned". Your heart is lovely!
ReplyDeleteStill haven't tried needle punch. That ticking is not easy to find and SO nice. Great finish.
ReplyDeleteI just took a needle punch class - I like it. I love ticking. Your projects are so nice!
ReplyDeleteVery cool finish.
ReplyDeleteHugs :)
Lauren
Each post is indeed like a mini-lesson. This is such a nice idea. Having a small piece of Vintage cloth and finding a good way to use it is a bit tricky. This is a wonderful idea. I can see these hanging from a knob on a hutch or on a door knob. You are giving me ideas. Have a great week Rose, nothing like a Winter break in the middle of Spring in Pa! Yes?
ReplyDeleteI love the heart piece. I look forward to your ideas and tutorials. You are very kind to share your ideas with us. I want to try this one. Don't have any vintage ticking but I have some that will work. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI love how the punching is offset on the ticking. Genius! I learn so much from you!! Thanks for the long distance learning. Hope you & yours are doing better!!!
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful!! I love the blue.
ReplyDeleteCould I do this on my own without an instructor? I used to do the 'Pretty Punch' which was the larger one.
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