There are many ways to 'finish'
a Punch Needle project.
To learn a 'TRICK'
that will become a 'TREAT'...
read on...
Some ways to 'Finish' your
punch needle project...
A Pillow...
A Pincushion...
On a book...
On a bag...
On a hornbook...
On a crock...
All of these applications
have one thing in common...
When you turn under the Weavers Cloth...
you DON'T want to see any Weavers Cloth
'peeking' out on the sides.
I have seen people resort to all sorts of
tactics to 'cover up' that 'peeking' Weavers Cloth.
!! PUT THAT BLACK SHARPIE AWAY !!
There is a better (*easy*) way.
After you complete the punching...
lay project face down on a thick towel,
cover with a damp cloth
and press with a hot iron.
Trim Weavers Cloth to approximately
1 inch or so on all four sides.
Fold Weavers Cloth under, corners first,
and then sides, (to the back of piece),
pressing each time with a hot iron.
Starting with the corners, spread a thin layer of fabric adhesive
on underside of each corner.
on underside of each corner.
Fold under the Weavers Cloth to the back
and press in place.
Repeat this process with all four sides.
Allow to dry.
Allow to dry.
(I use Elmers Craft Bond Paper and Fabric glue.
It is acid free, dries clear and remains flexible.)
Now, here is the 'TRICK'...
When you iron AND fold the Weavers Cloth
to the back, always do so
"NEATLY AND SNUGLY".
(See how the edges slightly curl up ??)
As you can see from the picture,
the Weavers Cloth needs to be pulled
snugly enough, that the punch needle piece
will not be laying 'flat'.
will not be laying 'flat'.
By doing this, when you place the
completed punch needle onto a piece of wool,
a book, a crock or a hornbook...
There will not be any Weavers Cloth
'peeking' out.
So, put away your sharpie and any other
'TRICKS'... only 'TREATS' here !!
Enjoy October my friends...
Rose