Cheryl Mihills

I have explored many creative art media since majoring in art and design at the Rochester Institute of Technology. But I have focused on the punchneedle fiber medium since discovering the technique over 40 years ago. I begin each new needlework with an idea and sometimes a sketch. The artwork evolves as I continue to punch. It is like drawing and painting with the punchneedle. Each original work is created with one strand of thread and a punchneedle using tiny loops and stitches on a fabric background. After many years, this medium still inspires me to create new images and adapt new techniques.