Publish: 2025
Project Count: 20
Language: Japanese
✦ About This Book – Vivid Punch Needle Projects for Everyday Accessories & Home
パンチニードルのふわふわ、もこもこ、やさしいもの
This Punch Needle Projects book by Japanese fiber artist laglag_ Sato Kimiko is a fresh, modern take on punch needle craft — grounded in bold geometric design, rich color combinations, and the irresistible fluffy texture that makes punch needle so satisfying to create and wear. Published by Nihon Bungeisha, it covers everything from wearable accessories to home décor in a clean, contemporary Japanese craft book style.
✦ What’s Inside – 20 Punch Needle Projects Spanning Accessories, Bags & Home Décor
Each project is photographed with a sharp, modern editorial aesthetic and comes with full pattern diagrams and instructions:
🌸 Brooches – small flower, leaf & scale motifs in loop and stitch variations
🟦 Pot Mats – jewel-toned geometric triangles in Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald colorways
🌀 Coasters – spring-inspired rounds in Forest & Field color palettes
🪑 Chair Mats – bold, large-scale traveling town, mountain & music-themed designs
🪢 Garland – water drop dot clusters for a boho wall accent
🖼️ Tapestry – woven-look wall hangings in White & Grey with fringe detail
👜 Sacoche Bag – small linen crossbody bag with punch needle panel in two styles
☕ Mug Warmer – floral field wrap in vibrant stacked bloom pattern
👛 Zipper Pouch – dreamy floral patchwork pouch with handmade tassel
💎 Earrings – tiny nut-motif studs, bold and wearable
🔑 Key Charm – fortune flower charms using two needle sizes for dimensional texture
👝 Gamaguchi Frame Purse – cloud and rain pattern on a classic kiss-lock frame
🧥 Wearable Pocket – stardust-pattern patch pocket to add to a skirt or top
💆 Hair Ornament – konpeito (star candy) shaped hair ties in matcha, cream & mint
Each design also includes color variation ideas — changing the palette completely transforms the mood, making every project endlessly customizable.
✦ Beginner-Friendly Techniques, Modern Aesthetic – Perfect for Punch Needle Enthusiasts at Any Level
The second half of this Punch Needle Projects book is a comprehensive technique guide covering everything you need to get started and grow your skills:
- What is punch needle? — history and tool introduction (Oxford punch needle featured)
Tools and materials guide
How to prepare your fabric and transfer designs
Basic punching technique
Stitching dots, lines, and fills
Advanced techniques: cutting loops for a flat finish, long loop fringe, tassel making
Tips for improving your work
As Sato Kimiko writes in her introduction, punch needle is like painting — you draw the design, then fill it in with color and texture, stitch by stitch. There are no strict rules, which makes it one of the most freeing and expressive fiber crafts available today. Projects range from quick small brooches to satisfying large chair mats, making this book suitable for a first-time punch needle crafter or an experienced textile artist looking for fresh, modern Japanese design inspiration.
This book suits punch needle beginners, embroidery and fiber art enthusiasts, lovers of bold color and geometric pattern, and anyone who wants to add handmade texture to their wardrobe or home.
Available as an instant digital download — no shipping needed. Please note this is an eBook, not a physical book.
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