Tufting & Punch Needle

The tufting and punch needle are two complementary techniques that allow you to work wool yarn through a plain weave fabric to create a surface of loops or flat stitches with different levels of volume, reminiscent of a plush rug.
Tufting is done with a mechanical gun, making it ideal for larger projects like rugs and cushions.
Punch needle is a handheld needle used for smaller projects and finishing details.
This book invites you to explore these two techniques through a journey alongside a globetrotting artist who draws inspiration from the countries where she has lived, seeking out traditional textiles and objects and meeting local artisans, creating a unique and immersive narrative experience.
As you turn the pages, you’ll stop in six cities: Seville, Gothenburg, Kyoto, Oaxaca, Bird-in-Hand (an Amish town in Pennsylvania), and Samarkand. Each city corresponds to a chapter, opening like a travel diary filled with memories and sketches. The author has imagined five original creations for each city, inspired by local craftsmanship and made using tufting and punch needle techniques: rugs, cushions, a bench, a plant pot, wall decorations, a mirror, coasters, a tray, a bag, shoes, a vest, and even jewelry!
Author: Olivia Lopez
240 pages in French
UPC/EAN: 9782299005003