Punchneedle Embroidery Cat Kit Purchased

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So yesterday, I bought this kit. I've wanted to try punchneedle for a while, but could never find the stuff to do it without ordering off the net. Knowing little to nothing about it, I was always put off by the amount of effort it would take to sort out what to order and where, so it was pleasant to be able to pick it up at a local gigantic craft store.

I opted to use a tight hoop I already own, and buy a cheap ($3.00) punchneedle, rather than buy all the goodies I'm interested in from Clover. It seems that their "embroidery tool" can be used to loop stitch, backstitch, and satin stitch. I'm interested in simple embroidery, and if this is easier than using a regular needle, I'll probably start to use it. They offer different needle sizes, extra tight hoops, and a hoop stand which gives depth underneath the work. I have a suspicion I'll be buying all of that...

I'm looking at this as a nice, easy way to decorate some of my clothing.