Embroidered Portraits with Punch Needle

Learn how to create unique embroidered portraits full of color and texture using the punch needle technique

• Introduction
• Preparation and Basic Information
• Getting Down to Business
• The Finish Line!
• Final project

Relaxing, fun, and therapeutic, embroidering with a punch needle allows you to create textured works of art that showcase your personal style. With a few basic craft tools and some time, you can turn your next big idea into something tangible, perfect as a gift or for sharing on social media.

In this course, Camille Labarre, professional crafter and fabricator, shows you how to use the punch needle technique to create eye-catching embroidered portraits. From color theory and tools to finishing and framing, Camille shows you her hands-on methodology for experimenting and exploring the world of punch needle.

• A Little About Me
• Influences
• What Will We Do in this Course?
• Overview of Materials
• Troubleshooting
• Texture - Directionality, Cross Contour, Different Stitches Possible
• Color Theory Crash Course
• Choosing Your Reference Material
• Mapping out the Values: Blueprint + Color
• Prepping Your Canvas and Image Transfer
• Punching Shapes: Laying Down Your Colors
• Punching Lines: Add Texture and Nuance
• Punching Dots: The Devil Is in the Details
• Almost There! : Clean It up + Seal It In
• Framing
• Embroidered Portraits with Punch Needle