Sunrise Cushion in Anchor Tapisserie Wool - 0022500-00001-02 - Downloadable PDF

Sunrise Cushion Embroidery Pattern by Sara Moore – Anchor Tapisserie Wool

The Sunrise Cushion is a beautifully designed punch needle embroidery pattern created by Sara Moore and published under the Anchor Crafts brand (Design No. 0022500-00001-02). Available as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern guides makers through creating a finished cushion cover measuring 25 x 25 cm, featuring a striking sunrise motif worked entirely in Anchor Tapisserie Wool. The design is rated Easy, making it an ideal introduction to punch needle embroidery for beginners while still producing a polished, decorative result suitable for the home.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single punch needle embroidered cushion cover with a 25 x 25 cm finished size. The front panel is worked using punch needle technique, with the completed loops visible on the right side of the fabric, creating a characteristically textured, tufted surface. The sun motif at the heart of the design is punched using slightly longer loops to add dimension and visual emphasis. The cushion cover is finished with an envelope-style back closure, sewn using a sewing machine, giving it a neat, professional appearance. A plain linen fabric is recommended for the envelope back, though the pattern notes that a patterned or contrasting fabric can be substituted for a more personalised look.

Technique: Punch Needle Embroidery

Punch needle embroidery is a textile craft in which a hollow, needle-tipped tool is repeatedly pushed through a woven fabric to create loops of yarn or thread on the surface. Unlike traditional hand embroidery, the punch needle works from the back of the fabric, with the decorative loops forming on the front. The result is a dense, velvety texture that is particularly well-suited to cushions, wall hangings, and other home décor items. Because the needle guides the yarn automatically as it is punched through, the technique is fast to learn and highly satisfying for beginners.

In this pattern, a Fine Punch Needle tool is used throughout. The depth of the loops can be adjusted on the needle to create variation in texture – as demonstrated by the slightly longer loops used for the sun element of the design. Keeping the fabric taut in a frame is essential for consistent loop formation, and the pattern specifies a 40 cm frame for this purpose.

Stitches and Loop Work

• Standard punch needle loops – the primary stitch used across the entire cushion front, creating an even, textured pile on the finished side
• Extended loops – used specifically for the sun motif to create slightly raised, more prominent texture that adds depth and focal interest to the design

The loop stitch in punch needle work is created by pushing the needle fully through the fabric and then dragging it along the surface to the next stitch position without lifting it clear of the fabric. This motion anchors each loop in place and builds up the characteristic dense pile associated with punch needle pieces.

Materials: Yarn and Tools

Anchor Tapisserie Wool

The pattern uses Anchor Tapisserie Wool (Art. No. 4238000), a high-quality wool yarn specifically designed for needlework and tapestry techniques. Three colourways are required in the following quantities:

• Colour #08212 – 7 skeins of 10 m
• Colour #08454 – 4 skeins of 10 m
• Colour #08032 – 3 skeins of 10 m

Anchor Tapisserie Wool is a 4-ply wool yarn with excellent coverage and a smooth finish, making it well-suited to punch needle work where consistent yarn weight is important for even loop formation. Its wool composition gives the finished cushion a warm, tactile quality.

Additional Materials Required

• Linen fabric – 50 cm square, used for the envelope back closure
• Fine Punch Needle tool
• 40 cm embroidery frame (and appropriate fabric securing materials)