Garden Wall Punch Embroidery
Designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier
Take punch embroidery to the next level with this project.
One of the biggest problems with punch embroidery is to find a hoop to hold the fabric taut, something which doesn’t slip as you work and something that can be used all over the piece, even on the embroidered bits – and all this without building your own frame which involves skills and tools which not everyone has. The Clover Embroidery Hoop is the answer!
Even on a larger piece like the one featured here, the system still works and I love, love, love the cover over the adjustment screw! I have always had a problem with getting tangled up. This clever innovation stops that in its tracks.
Gather these supplies
Yarn
- 50g balls of yarn in:
- Pale pink, black, light green, dark green
Tip: I am using Drops Nord and you won’t use a whole ball of any color.
Tools
- Embroidery Stitching Tool – Art. No 8800
- Embroidery Hoop (7″) – Art. No 8812
- Water Erasable Marker – Art. No 516
- Eraser Pen – Art. No 518
- Mesh Transfer Canvas – Art. No 474
- Embroidery Stitching Tool Needle Refill (Med/Fine) – Art. No 8802
- Mini Patchwork Scissors – Art. No 493/CW
- Tassel Maker (Small) – Art. No 9940
- Protect and Grip Thimble – Art. No 6025-6027
- 20″ graph ruler
Everything Else
- Cushion insert measuring 16″x 14″
- Fat Quarter Oxford Cloth fabric for the embroidery*
- Fat Quarter of backing fabric
- Fat quarter of wadding (US: batting). I am using #279 80/20 cotton mix wadding by Vlieseline
- PVA glue
*This fabric is available in Europe under the name Lilian canvas. A light denim such as the Solid Smooth Denim by Art Gallery Fabrics is a great substitute. Choose a lighter color (such as Adobe Clay) and use it on the wrong side so that the background is not visible.
Here’s How
Note: Seam allowances are all 1/4″ unless otherwise stated. Please read all instructions through and assemble the equipment before beginning.
Make the back first – then it can be put aside until it is needed. Take the wadding and lay it down on a flat surface. Place the backing fabric on top and then quilt it with your favorite design.
Tip: I love a random diagonal wave pattern. It suits absolutely everything and it is super easy to do.
Leave the backing untrimmed at this stage to make it easier to put the cushion together.
Make four tassels with the tassel maker following the instructions on the packet. I like to do about 40 wraps for a nice sized tassel and have the maker set on the middle setting.
When you tie the tops off, keep the threads nice and long. They will be used to attach the tassels to the cushion.
To make the punch needle embroidery, firstly mark out an area of 14″ wide x 16″ long and transfer the pattern to your chosen fabric.
Tip: If you feel confident, why not try free handing the pattern? Use our water erasable marker and have the matching eraser pen handy in case things go wrong. Otherwise the transfer canvas with a water erasable marker works fabulously.
Starting with the leaves and stems (the two greens), color the design using the punch embroidery tool.
Then move to the lattice (black) and finally, fill in the pink wall.
Tip: You will notice that on the pattern the black lines are drawn in quite thin but on the finished article they are thicker, you can play with this a bit but I recommend four rows thick to balance the design.
Tip: As you finish each section, spread a thin layer of PVA glue over the back to hold everything securely. While it will hold without, this ensures that your cushion survives everyday wear and tear.
When you have finished the embroidery, trim the canvas so that you have about 1/2″ seam allowance all around. With the right sides together, lay the embroidered canvas onto the untrimmed quilted backing. Pin and sew all around close to the embroidered edge leaving a gap large enough to put the cushion insert in at the bottom.
Trim the backing back to 1/2″ all around and clip across the corners to reduce bulk there.
Turn the cushion casing the right way out and insert the cushion. Close the gap with a neat hand stitch.
Attach a tassel to each corner.
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