Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories
Experimental Stitches and Sample Squares
A course by Micah Clasper-Torch , Fiber Artist, Designer, and Educator
Joined February 2020
Joined February 2020
About the video: Experimental Stitches and Sample Squares
Overview
“Now I'll show you how to work with different yarn and how to create sample squares that will help you experiment with techniques, combining different yarns and needle heights to give extra interest to your piece. ”
In this video lesson Micah Clasper-Torch addresses the topic: Experimental Stitches and Sample Squares , which is part of the Domestika online course: Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories. Design and create modern accessories using traditional punch needle rug hooking techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Experimental Stitches and Sample Squares When working with non-traditional sized yarn and different size needles, you should experiment and test your stitches to see what works best for the needle and yarn you're using. So, here we have our Rico Essentials Mega Wool Chunky yarn that we decided in the last lesson goes best with our fine size Oxford punch needle. For me, whenever I'm trying a new yarn, I like to create sample squares, test out different stitch styles and work with different needles to see what works best. Here, you can see four squares that I've punched, all using this exact ...”
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Course summary for: Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories
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Arts & Crafts, DIY, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Punch Needle, Textile Design
Micah Clasper-Torch
A course by Micah Clasper-Torch
Micah Clasper-Torch is a fiber artist, designer, and educator based in Los Angeles, California. She received a BFA degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the Politecnic University of Milan. From there, she went on to work in the art and commercial fashion industry for ten years alongside companies like Ralph Lauren and Coach. Micah later moved back to Los Angeles to focus on creating a range of products from fiber art including clothing, rugs, wall hangings, and mixed media artwork.
She draws inspiration from her travels, the natural world, and architecture, using materials like fabric, yarn, thread, and paper to keep the traditional crafting technique alive. Her work has been displayed in art galleries and private collections as well as being featured in books and magazines such as Koel Magazine, Mollie Makes, Love Embroidery Magazine, and Amy Oxford’s Guide to Punch Needle Rug Hooking.
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