Foliage Cushion Punch Needle Kit by Raíssa Brito

1| DESCRIPTION

The punch needle technique, also known as Russian embroidery, takes shape in the Foliage Cushion, a decorative piece featuring leaves embroidered with soft acrylic yarns. The kit was created by artisan Raíssa Brito, from the Caasulo studio, a punch needle expert and a reference for the technique in Brazil. You will receive all materials and an explanatory video lesson.

Difficulty Level: Beginner The crafting process comes with a pattern booklet and a video tutorial that guide you step-by-step.

Technique Mastery: outlining and filling with the punch needle (Russian embroidery).

Yarn #43 Details

• Thickness: Weight 5: Bulky, 750 tex
• Composition: 100% acrylic
• Weight and Length: 100 g and 133 m per skein

Weaving Experience: Yarn #43 is chunky and soft, great for punch needle: it fills quickly and covers the fabric well, leaving the embroidery full and even.

Yarn Story: It is 100% acrylic and vegan, with no animal-derived components in its production. The fibers and softening come from plant and mineral-based substrates.

Yarn #66 Details

• Thickness: Weight 4: Medium, 625 tex
• Composition: 100% acrylic
• Weight and Length: 100 g and 160 m per skein Complementary areas use yarn #66, also acrylic, with anti-pilling technology to prevent bobbles.

Learn Basic Punch Needle Stitches

2| SUSTAINABILITY

• EURECICLO: environmental compensation equivalent to the mass of packaging placed on the market, encouraging recycling in the country.
• ZERO PLASTIC: plastic-free packaging.

3| INCLUDED ITEMS

• 2 skeins of vegan acrylic yarn #43
• 1 skein of acrylic yarn #66
• 1 medium 3.5 mm punch needle (optional)
• 1 thick 5.0 mm punch needle (optional)
• 1 bamboo embroidery hoop 25.4 cm in diameter
• 1 piece of 100% raw cotton fabric 54 cm x 54 cm (for embroidery)
• 2 pieces of 100% raw cotton fabric 60 cm x 42 cm (for backing lining)
• 1 printed design
• 1 "Made by Me" tag to apply to the piece
• 1 insert with written pattern
• QR code with access to the video lesson via the Made by You app

You will also need

• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Sewing needle
• White glue
• Brush to spread glue on the back of the work
• Sewing carbon paper or light box to transfer the design
• Cushion filling
• Sewing machine or manual sewing skills