All right, friends. You've heard of the Grammy Awards. You've heard of the Tony Awards. You've heard of the Emmy Awards and a host of others. But . . .
Have you ever heard of The Punchies? (I'm guessing not!) Allow me to explain.
The Punchies is a friendly Kimberbell competition with an awards show vibe (and really fun prizes). To participate, all you have to do is get a Kimberbell Punch Needle Kit (wherever they're sold), finish your project, take a picture, and post it to the Punch Needle With Kimberbell Facebook group!
There are FIVE award categories (outlined below with their prizes). When you post your project, just let us know which category you want to enter and include the hashtag #punchies!
All entries will be submitted into the drawing for that category's prize. All submissions must be posted by midnight on Sunday, May 25th. (You can enter as many projects as you'd like!)
Now, let's take a look at the award categories and prizes!
How to Enter: Finish ANY Kimberbell punch needle project and take a picture. Post your photo in the Punch Needle With Kimberbell Facebook group and say which category you’re entering, along with #punchies.
Example: You could punch the Bugs & Blooms project (shown below), snap a picture, and submit. You could also enter your Sew and Sow project from the Sew Timeless Bella Box or any other Kimberbell kit!
Let's Get Loopy Prize: Kimberbell Stabilizer Bundle (Light Mesh Cut-Away, Double-Sided Bond Pro, Project Batting, Sticky-Back Wash-Away, Flexi Foam, Light Tear-Away and a complete Slap Band set)
How to Enter: Use your punch needle project in a new, creative way. Post your picture in the Punch Needle With Kimberbell Facebook group and say which category you’re entering, along with #punchies.
Example: Transform your punch needle design into a pillow, put it on a bag, or something else. Then take a picture of your project and submit. (We put the Hugs & Kisses design on this tote and isn't it cute?)
New Horizons Prize: Kimberbell Tool Bundle (Orange Pop Rulers, Square Set; Rotating Cutting Mat; Needle Minder; Paper Tape; Sharp Snips, and Kimberbell Scissors Case)
How to Enter: Take a photo while you’re punching with people, pets, or in your favorite places. Post your picture in the Punch Needle With Kimberbell Facebook group and say which category you’re entering, along with #punchies.
Example: Take a picture of you and a friend enjoying punch needle together. Submit on Facebook group with #punchies.
Triple P Prize: Kimberbell Quilting Bundle (Clear Blue Tiles Essentials Set PLUS five free background quilting designs of your choice)
How to Enter: Show your punch needle kit with a coordinating Kimberbell project. Post your picture in the Punch Needle With Kimberbell Facebook group and say which category you’re entering, along with #punchies.
Example: The new patriotic punch needle kits (coming out this week) go perfectly with the Star-Spangled Beauty Ladder Quilt! (The applique fabrics are even the same!) 😍
Cute Connections Prize: Machine Embroidery Project Kits (Squeeze the Day, Butterfly Rope Bowl, Home Sweet Home, Blossoms & Bouquets Bookmarks, Berry Sweet Mug Rugs, and Petals & Prose Book Cover)
How to Enter: Put your own twist on a punch needle project with new colors or embellishments OR use one of our blank kits to create something completely new! Post your picture in the Punch Needle With Kimberbell Facebook group and say which category you’re entering, along with #punchies.
Example: The design below is loosely based on Kimberbell's Floral 13 background quilting design. We drew it with a water-soluble pen, chose our own colors, and punched away! Find blank kits HERE.
Classic Twist Prize: A $200 Shopping Spree on Kimberbell.com!
How to Enter: As a special bonus, we also have our "FORMal Affair" award. There is no purchase necessary to enter this drawing. Simply fill out the form HERE!
FORMal Affair Prize: A free Kimberbell Punch Needle Kit
The Punchies will be held at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time on May 28, 2025. (This will be a takeover of What's New Wednesday!)
Kim and a special guest will open the award envelopes and announce the winners of each category. It'll be very exciting . . .even though Kim flat-out refuses to wear a sparkly gown or let us install red carpet. 🙄
Oh well.
Let's recap how to participate:
I hope you'll join the fun. We can't wait to see what you create!
Happy punching!