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I am very happy to be in collaboration with Mad Matters from Ontario, here in Canada.

I have a number of kits available currently.

Please go and check them out. They have lots of supplies that you can purchase if you’re looking to get into punch needling or rug hooking.

Purchase a kit at Madmatters
East Coast Punch Needle Art collaboration with Mad Matters

welcome to east coast punch needle art!

 

 

My name is Annette Lewis and I love creating punch needle art that is whimsical, colourful and reflects my love of the east coast.

Inspiration comes to me from the white sandy beaches, the tiny rural communities and the changing scenery that the ocean provides.

This is where I grew up and I’m lucky to live by iconic landmarks that mean so much to Nova Scotians and East Coasters everywhere.

There are many common themes that are featured in my artwork from photo-bombing animals, to icebergs and the nostalgia for a time that was less stressful and more relaxed. I hope the simple calmness comes across in my artwork for you to enjoy!

east coast punch needle art Designs & Commissions

I am not currently taking any commissions.

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are you looking for patterns for your punch needle, rug hooking or other crafts?

I am creating digital PDF patterns for download that you can purchase and print from my online store.

These patterns are based off of my punch needle designs. They are ideal for other creative people to use in their own craft projects.

See Patterns

Places I have been featured at

some of the places where I have Been Featured are:
-Tapestry of Pride project to celebrate the Canada Summer Games in Newfoundland 2025
-Magpie Times digital magazine by Deana David at Ribbon Candy Hooking 
-Great Little Art Show at Avon River Heritage
-Notecards sold at Made in the Maritimes store
-Community Mosaic project with Tides Contemporary Art Gallery 
-Collaborated with Cathy MacDonald at Three Bags Full Yarn Emporium for kits in Moncton, NB.
-featured maker at Kept Shop in Dartmouth (2021)
-collaborated with MadMatters for kits 
-sold kits at Swallow Tail Lighthouse Gift Shop in Grand Manan
-featured in The Loop through Rug Hooking Guild of NS
-voted Grapevine’s Best of the Bunch Best Artisan/Crafter 2021
-sold artwork and notecards at Tides Contemporary Art Gallery Gift Shop
-sold artwork and notecards at School Street Studio Glass 
East Coast Punch Needle Art - Nova Scotia

Other places to find my work

Artwork Notecards available at
School Street STudio Glass

 

Nice things people have said about my work

Annette custom made this stunning piece of the life cycle of a dandelion for me. We talked about colour and layout…. she’s awesome! I absolutely love it!! And it’s textured too!!!

Marjie, NS

Love our Punch Needle piece! We got it for a gift for our son on the west coast and he will love it as well. It is a wonderful reminder for him of the Atlantic and our life and love for the ocean here , and created by a friend, even better. Beautifully and colorfully done! Thank you Annette! 

Lolly, NS

These original works of art make me so happy!! The only problem is now I can’t decide where to hang them because no matter where I try them they brighten the space and give me joy. What a wonderful dilemma to have!

Isabella, NS