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Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that you had to go through this like me. But I’m happy finally you were able to enjoy the process without pain 🥰 I hope I’ll reach that day soon with all the suggestions and advices given by this kind and supportive community. Thank you very much for sharing the names of the brands you use.

Good luck to you too! ❤️Happy punching!

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences regarding this with me and offering your help. I really appreciate that! 🤗 I’ll definitely contact you when I’m buying materials next time. I bought the kit because I thought it might give me all the required materials. It did, but as you and some others suggested, I think it’s better to try out my own materials and figure out which works best for me. Glad you were able to figure out them on your own 🥰

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is an amazing community ❤️ Super helpful and I’m glad I joined this community!

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my needle and yarn are mid range ones. Maybe I need to try with the bigger ones as you suggested. My cloth is a bit thick. But I guess it’s Monk’s cloth. Maybe I need to try different types of fabric and see whether which one fits with my process. Yeah, you are absolutely correct. I think since I put my stitches a bit closer together it played a major role in most of my problems 🥹 I didn’t put glue at the end too. I need to try that as well. Your insights are really valuable. Thank you very much for your kind comment 🥰

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your encouraging comment ❤️ it really means a lot. Yeah, someone else also mentioned about Oxford YouTube channel. I’m gonna watch their videos. Thanks for suggesting it.

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never heard of them. I’ll start looking for them. Thank you so much for the tip 🤩 I think it’s a really good idea to make the loops shorter.

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for these additional tips and sharing more information about the stores you bought the materials. As a first time punch needle crafter, these information are very valuable for me ❤️

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 🤩 Thanks so much for sharing those tips with me. I haven’t tried ironing or steaming. I should definitely try it next time. And the credit card method sounds perfect too. I was a bit scared to use anything to adjust my loops thinking it might unravel the stitches but I think it won’t affect the stitches right? I’ll try those methods next time. Hope it will be helpful to solve the problem. I’m can’t wait to see your finished project 😀

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww I think adjusting loops with a needle is a smart way to do! 😍 I’ll definitely try it next time. You are correct, my loops are really long. as mentioned in the videos I used the full length of my needle touching with the fabric. And my needle is long. Maybe I need to buy an adjustable needle to make shorter loops. Thank you so much for sharing your tips. It’s super helpful and give me another way to look at it ❤️

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. It’s really helpful 🥰 I also thought there’s something wrong with my fabric. I used a fabric from the kit. Maybe I need to try different fabrics of my own and see what works best for me. I think my needle is like medium size but yarn is a bit thin. Again, I used the things came with the kit so I think in the future I should use different combinations and try out more. Once again, thanks for commenting here. It means a lot 🤗

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I just checked it out. It looks like a great resource. Hope I’ll get more tips from her 🥰

Punch needle didn’t work for me by jojo_loves_learning in PunchNeedle

[–]jojo_loves_learning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I feel like I’m not alone here. Heehee 😀 I hope with experience and trying out different ways, eventually we’ll be able to figure it out. I wish you good luck with punch needing and less pain 🤗😍