MyCountry Keepers ~ The Claddagh Punch Needle Pattern

This traditional Irish punch needle design would work well in any type of embroidery floss you desire to use...I used a mix of DMC and Valdani thread to make the sample on the cover sheet, but the color palette is simple enough to switch to use all DMC. I provide a list of materials, a line drawing, a diagram explaining where each thread color should be placed, and nice color photos showing the stitches in larger detail. The finished design would look great made into a bowl filler, pin keep, small pillow mat or a cupboard hanger. Permission to enlarge to use as a rug hooking is given with purchase of this pattern. The finished piece measures about 6 1/8" x 5 1/4". I hope you will give this design a try....and have a nice St. Patrick's Day!