Creative Hands, Relaxed Mind
There's nothing more therapeutic than getting into a creative flow with punch needle or embroidery, letting yourself being absorbed in the moment and seeing a make you can be proud of.
Just Starting? It can be daunting on where to begin, our punch needle and embroidery kits are a great way to start your needle craft journey and provide you with high quality tools and materials that will last. Our step by step instructions with photographs make it easy for you to get started on your creative journey.
Embroidery & Punch Needle Beginner Kits
Our Story
The Modern Crafter is a small independent business run by sisters Rachel & Siobhán. We hand design and make by hand punch needle and embroidery kits and pride ourselves on the materials that go into our
kits. Siobhán is a professional designer completing her
fashion and textiles degree at Heriott-Watt University in the borders of Scotland. Rachel is the maker of Siobhán's designs and runs the general day-to-day of the business. The duo are passionate about providing our customers with a way to explore their creativity. They both believe that creative hands allows your mind to relax. The Modern Crafter's kits are accessible for all. Punch Needle is like drawing with wool and embroidery kits mainly focus on 3 beginner
stitches so the maker can enjoy the mindful process with the outcome of a great sense of joy! We love to teach others punch needle and embroidery through kits and workshops and our book, Punch Needle, 15 contemporary projects.
Rachel & Siobhán xx
What is Punch Needle?
Punch Needle is a traditional craft for rug making. Working with simple tools and materials you can create all sorts of fun interior items such as rugs, cushions, wall art and trivets. The punch needle tool always goes forward to create what is like a running stitch. The right side is the loop side, in our kits we sometimes work on both sides to show the flat stitch and loop stitch for fun textures! It's like 'drawing with wool' and a satisfying and mindful craft to enjoy.
Gift Cards
Let the gift receiver choose their own kit or supplies. Gift cards can also be used towards a workshop experience.