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Flosstube Extra: My first punch needle from start to finish! Tips and tricks to try!

Rosanna - Bright and DustyUnited States
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In this Flosstube Extra, Rosanna from Bright and Dusty steps away from her usual cross stitch content to document her very first punch needle project from start to finish. She explains how she was inspired by a thrifted piece and decided to try punch needle after kitting a project in October 2025. Rosanna walks viewers through her choice of tools and materials, including the Ultra Punch needle, Weaver's Cloth, and her decision to use DMC floss, while also discussing the challenges of separating six strands and the benefits of using Valdani three-strand balls. She shares practical tips, such as using a Wonder Clip to divide floss, and demonstrates needle threading and punching techniques. Rosanna also compares punch needle to cross stitch, highlighting pros like speed and ease on the eyes, and cons like the need for a hoop or stand and sourcing materials. The video concludes with the reveal of her finished Halloween design by Teresa Kogut, along with reflections on what she learned and her plans for future punch needle projects.

  • Rosanna completes her first punch needle project, a Halloween design by Teresa Kogut, and reveals the finish at the end.
  • She uses an Ultra Punch needle and Weaver's Cloth, and shares tips on choosing floss, including using Valdani three-strand balls to avoid separating DMC strands.
  • A practical demonstration shows how to divide six strands of DMC floss into three using a Wonder Clip or clothespin.
  • Rosanna compares punch needle to cross stitch, noting punch needle is faster and easier on the eyes, but requires a hoop or stand and can be harder to source materials for.
  • She mentions learning from YouTube tutorials and the Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine, and encourages others to try the craft.
  • The project used approximately 15 yards of six-strand floss divided into three strands, and Rosanna notes areas she may go back to fill in.
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Description from YouTube
This is a video about punch needle embroidery. Please visit my channel to see my videos about cross stitch! 

Contact info: brightanddusty [at] gmail [dot] com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightanddusty/

Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:04 Thrifted inspiration
07:02 The Ultra Punch and my project start
14:22 Kitting the floss
22:57 Day 2
25:48 How to divide six strands with a wonder clip or clothespin
30:13 Challenges of 6 strands. Valdani 3 strand balls.
33:11 Demonstration - needle threading and punching
37:58 Morgan embroidery stand
40:13 Demonstration - separating 6 strands with a wonder clip
40:45 Summing up, plus pros and cons next to cross stitch
59:16 My finish! Final thoughts and future plans!

Some punch needle videos I watched to learn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn4UT0bVf34&t=2910s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRHj8b8u8x0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHikG5rxltA&t=2516s

Products mentioned: 
Ultra Punch: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Punch-Needle-Set/dp/B07NY3JWB4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HF5NYSCMY95Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vZoN_5PW18GvKbtpvtXB4tmuuv8Q1azYfGhmO7IA7kiBTRNUFi4xB8fFuFiwt4EAQS5YhnUC0QtDPBGtKNhCjcfir3hmRmE6CNEwlPbbrsMtKmrrm4hDV5NrWPXzrWcaXr4eItjHwZ-pMCf2BXAx2oGNT64jV-TtfVXJaODBImL5sbrkRbmzG3fqENyGH1dX7WteZW5EpYB3uMHLfQT_k7Soy3q6J1yohC7oM4BPIXapvC4uFRcr2VJO2lS9Hss-pTsu19ACVaTAmJFKXx0qAbctcwJ-XxWuuSVgeRwWBG4.h6O8EI4o9VumD-NrbeVq5QsUc6QfICEp_Je3HgDcNvQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the%2Bultra%2Bpunch&qid=1785353155&sprefix=the%2Bultra%2Bpunch%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1

Weaver's Cloth: https://www.amazon.com/Weavers-Cloth-Needle-Embroidery-Thread/dp/B07RCBMPRK/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tKHxmAn_R15o8bWykfz-HjbADqbGCq2gwbXkp8RYB4Qt87-o-3pc5RgR1rz-HY81cvx5RZVbpMOwHl2uBGBQPEYnQ9vTKC7D_3RLRUuTX05ltKPF62MfplxQv1jIQGN-IUu1lv2Um2Q2XbByqh-dxOT-_PLJGu_gqnhunpHUhn4sU9BmGycJnxtS83p0PqrADBueGY6WgiMKI8JLhYu-dTzzzCNmNIc1WTYEtQblDwo.A08KoNtjX9JEuVaFi6rBSfHEizfvPpw_mAyHv53OqTA&dib_tag=se&m=AZ7XDNER9N2M&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1785353260&s=merchant-items&sr=1-2

Morgan embroidery stand (7" and 10"): https://www.amazon.com/Morgan-7-Inch-10-Inch-Stand-Combo/dp/B000A8AZJI/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UL8TDUF5KG96&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dVBZWcGg-LfSdSvlV1a8BFR4nHaygwT93KFqXN8bkhYi2PxQkU1haBn8ykiJdTzUQNLT2mM_DuD1Yt-ONVoAjoJQPeZdkBle_EXqv2fmXvEf6H3Hxgxcb2yWxk4p9ew1mT7B9Hkg6Q11zDrScGTMFzC_cQXiqgie3c5pCJxUBSqQWfvIiHFy0bUP-sJIPb1TC2ZEbYjrcRx_pSjDv3yYJpYLz3wBMUvYhhDKxO7DMaNCGbsuto-f4XJclv1iTmVKwJD4fbPAizDT0aN9w2g7Uh-yA6etTTg1LgVOzWxiYC0.X7L3SyESffrJUzvlmRYwBagfXiM9cYfsSsnTxWI6Bms&dib_tag=se&keywords=morgan%2Bembroidery%2Bstand&qid=1785353301&sprefix=morgan%2Bembroidery%2Bstand%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-4

Valdani 3 strand balls: https://hobbyhouseneedleworks.com/collections/valdani-3-ply-floss

Valdani Perle cotton 8: https://hobbyhouseneedleworks.com/collections/valdani-perle-8

Wonder clips: https://www.amazon.com/Otylzto-Quilting-Supplies-Crafting-Assorted/dp/B08KGTFR6T/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2XQHHOHFJQG7R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XW6W8Qn9yPQfmmi02T1qp9FmBO2dMAYbSgTQnZa1wUVRnyByt4FlFShGSDaqgghF__pyStvMDBmsIkhoLos1xFM8ko-c_Den1c8G4ap-bxI-csPIOUYIucYewMrMpEEqDauRggUuiX1ZMqtCEU9Hx3lbMuOBZBqzn3f0GG9mXtGvM7U3wCBTBr9b_-iUoN-Y4rFHyfjIOiroiFsiRp2EIK2bxrJAoZ6g5yAP69YYsWBoV8eKowo6ILROpkt6OZhM9PokjSpoqJNv_NegpHhO1gDIawcdD0PXwPoU_uraJVI.SbzacV8uDlXgUBYadDHCMZMiDHsYIpevrIzvGh-TbY0&dib_tag=se&keywords=wonder+clips&qid=1785353461&sprefix=wonder+clips%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-6

Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher Magazine: https://www.pnpsmagazine.com/