Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony.
Punch needle embroidery is having a real moment now, and I love it! I have wanted to try punch needle embroidery for a while, but wasn’t sure where to start. So, I was so excited when I learned about Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool to easily create punch needle embroidery.
Punch needle embroidery is when a special tool, like Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool, pierces through a thicker fabric like canvas, denim, or cotton on one side and leaves a loop. The stitches on one side are very structured, and the loops on the other side are more loose allowing you to play with the application of your stitches and loops to create a truly custom and whimsical embroidered piece. Your finished project can be used as part of your home decor as a wall hanging or pillow cover, or as part of a gift like a keychain or pin. The possibilities are endless!
If you want to learn more about how to use Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool, please enjoy this video that I created for Clover’s YouTube channel.
Today I want to show you a fun project using Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool and Clover’s Tassel Maker that works beautifully for Mother’s Day, and for other handmade gifts year round: Punch Embroidery Keychain.
In today’s keychain project, I used yarn. However, Clover makes 4 different needle sizes for its Embroidery Stitching Tool, so you can use different sizes of embroidery floss and yarn for your projects to create different textures. I also kept my design very simple since I was working on a miniature scale with the keychain, however you can get as elaborate with it as you want. I can think of so many patterns that would be so beautiful in punch embroidery form; like florals, abstract shapes, rainbows, and so on.
For this project I also used both sides of the punch embroidery, the stitch and the loop to create beautiful contrast. I just love how sweet and whimsical it turned out, and I believe any mother would be so grateful to receive a thoughtful handmade gift like this.
For your convenience, I have created a step-by-step video so you can see how I made the keychain using Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool and Tassel Maker. Then continue below to make your own DIY Mother’s Day Punch Embroidery Keychain.
Enjoy the video below to learn how to make your own punch embroidery keychain then follow along for the step-by-step tutorial to make your own for Mother’s Day!
To make your own punch embroidery keychain, you will need:
- Clover’s Embroidery Stitching Tool (Art No. 8800) with Clover’s Embroidery Hoop (Art No. 8813)
- Clover’s Tassel Maker (Art No 9940)
- Bordeaux Ultimate Scissors (Art. No 4941)
- Yarn or Embroidery Floss
- Dense Fabric like Aida Cloth, Canvas, Denim, or Cotton
- Fabric Marking Pen
- Fabric Glue
- Miniature Embroidery Hoop for the Keychain
- Felt for the Back of the Keychain
- Keychain Ring
To continue along and see the full step-by-step video and picture tutorial for the DIY Mother’s Day Punch Embroidery Keychain please click HERE.
I can’t wait to see your garlands. Please tag me @thecountrypeony, and use the #countrypeony so I can see and share your project.
Thank you so much for following along today.
Happy Crafting!
Elizabeth
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