Miniature Puchneedle Embroidery Linda Repasky, Martingale & Co., ISBN: 1-56477-646-8. $17.95, 2006. Punchneedle is a delightful needlecraft which is easy to learn and can create wonderful effects, but it has suffered from a lack of information. Repansky’s book seeks to address this problem and succeeds beautifully. The introductory section of the book covers history, tools, techniques and finishing. The remainder of the book includes 11 charming projects to get you started. After a short introduction, the first chapter covers tools and supplies. Because there are many different manufacturers of punchneedles, the pictures of the different brands is especially useful. She also discusses the factors which go into choosing a needle. The remainder of this chapter covers other materials needed (fabric and thread) as well as the different types of hoops (essential for punchneedle. The second chapter covers preparation, describing in great details (with wonderful pictures), the parts of a needle,