Workshop
Mini-Punch Workshop Recap: A Fun Day Centennial Hall, Sunday March 29, 2026 Helen, known for her beautiful mini-punched rugs, brought her warmth and skill to our Sunday workshop. Excitement spread, as it quickly filled to capacity with 23 eager participants and 2 helpful assistants. Helen and some of her mini rugs Preparation started weeks before, as Helen drew nine unique designs for us to choose from. She taught us how to transfer these patterns onto weavers’ cloth and provided us with all the information on supplies like mini-punch needles, non-slip hoops, scissors, and embroidery threads in our chosen colours. As the workshop began, Helen passed around her collection of mini-punched rugs, each a feast for the senses. Participants marvelled at her techniques to create swirly skies, folk art pieces, and delicate florals. Helen’s clever use of colour and thread types, either Valdani or DMC embroidery threads or luxurious Merino fing...