tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696073617776188348.post8386599503590798879..comments2023-08-09T00:50:41.529-04:00Comments on Appleseed Prim: Punch Needles?Jennie Lynn @ Appleseed Primhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790693153739582295noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696073617776188348.post-73089709712479285242011-03-01T12:44:46.867-05:002011-03-01T12:44:46.867-05:00BTW. It seems like the handles on all these needl...BTW. It seems like the handles on all these needles are pretty small. You could try a pencil eraser with the top cut off and slide over or even one of those rubber pencil holder sleeves you can get at any store that sells pencils. Maybe the needle would be too small. I don't know. You could just cover with tape as well, probably medical tape would work best...not as sticky?<br /><br />Peggy H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696073617776188348.post-59792595613319121042011-03-01T12:42:31.630-05:002011-03-01T12:42:31.630-05:00Oh no! Just posted a long comment and then went t...Oh no! Just posted a long comment and then went to another page before seeing the word guess thing. EWWW!!!<br /><br />I really enjoy punchneedle. I have the Igolochkoy needles and like them very much. I only use 1-2 strands. Probably three would be my max. When you have several needles in your set you have the option of 1 or more. To me, if you are using more than three you are looking at the old punchneedle with yarn. Seems to me it would be too bulky for the small designs out there now. <br /><br />There is a shop near here that suggests Valdani. I think I will go visit them and get more info now that I have seen the comments above. It is beautiful thread. This shop also has designs by a designer I have never seen before that are just beautiful. I will that some of that info and pass it along. I am happy to get Valdani floss for you at a 10% discount if you are interested. Let me look into colors, etc.<br /><br />Good luck. I will get back with you. <br /><br />Peggy H.<br />www.neverenoughstash.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696073617776188348.post-30460682228249627472011-02-28T19:38:46.221-05:002011-02-28T19:38:46.221-05:00Looking forward to seeing more! I did punch needle...Looking forward to seeing more! I did punch needle many years ago and think I may give it a try again.rosek1870https://www.blogger.com/profile/07270936087981149993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696073617776188348.post-68400532711189965992011-02-23T23:24:38.309-05:002011-02-23T23:24:38.309-05:00Hi Jennie. I have always wondered about punch nee...Hi Jennie. I have always wondered about punch needle and found a bunch of needle brands and lots of information on http://www.punchneedlemarketplace.com/. I'll be checking your comments for more tips!marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252451302831115791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696073617776188348.post-43048253490453170152011-02-23T22:16:47.343-05:002011-02-23T22:16:47.343-05:00Hi Jennie, it looks like you have the same punch n...Hi Jennie, it looks like you have the same punch needle that I do. It is a CTR needle. They have a website www.ctrneedleworks.com that will give you some good info. They have 3 sizes of needles a 1, 3, & 6 strand. The red one you have is a 3 strand, I always use 3 strands and it works just fine. I love the CTR needle, but have only tried one other kind and didn't like that one at all. I have just discovered Valdani 3 strand floss and it is wonderful to use for punch needle because you never have to separate your floss and do not need to keep re-threading your needle, except to change colors. It can be found at some shops or online anywhere, just google it. Also are you using a locking hoop? It is very important to have your fabric drum tight. Also, I tend to buy patterns that already have the design printed on a pc. of fabric and tells which size needle to use. I have only worked with the 3 strand punch and patterns. It is very fun, so I would say just keep at it and keep trying. LisaLisa Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740913245699557579noreply@blogger.com