Igolochkoy or Russian punch-needle embroidery
Is there a technique that you used to love doing but haven’t had the time/energy/whatever for lately?
I’ve been thinking about taking up igolochkoy again. It’s also known as Russian punch-needle embroidery and I used to love doing it as a child & teenager. It’s a technique of embroidery, using a fine needle to push floss or thread through fabric, leaving a little loop on the right side. When it’s finished the surface almost feels like velvet or carpet.
These are the original punches I learned with - unfortunately I’ve lost mine!
I’ve been browsing and have found some charming patterns that would be perfect for getting back into igolochkoy:
These Christmas ornaments are from Designs from the Pep’r Pot.
This bird was designed by Full Circle.
So there’s my “lost” technique that I’d like to get back into - what’s yours?
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4 opinions for Igolochkoy or Russian punch-needle embroidery
Karen
Nov 7, 2007 at 12:26 am
That looks interesting, at this rate I’m going to need a second job to afford all the things I want to try.
Chloe
Nov 7, 2007 at 12:12 pm
LOL tell me about it! There are so many inspiring things out there and just not enough time or money :-)
Terri
Nov 10, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Oh Chloe….I haven’t thought about Igolochkoy for a while now. I did a couple of pieces when your mom taught me and I love it. It is something that I would like to do again! What a great idea for Christmas ornaments or decorations or a little patch to embellish a jacket or ….. well, you know….
Hugs,
Terri
Katelyn
Nov 14, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Lockerhooking is what I want to try. I heard about it at a rughooking class over the weekend and it sounds like such fun!
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