Thursday, July 30, 2015

Home James ebay auction






I'm giving Ebay A try again...it's been many years so I hope this works.
This is for the practice finished punch..."Home James", Wall pocket or mat.
This piece is one of a kind and was not used for the color code. It is a three day auction so don't wait..stop over and see James as the opportunity arises. Thank you and as always Happy Punching, Kate

Heres the link:

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Holly: Finish



This Pattern available in my Etsy Shop:
Holly
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage


These round punches are perfect for a beautiful and unusual table scape addition .
For the Holidays, punch as many as you can and make that Holiday table a special one. You can even give them as a gift to all your dinner guests.

Think out of the box!
Kate

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Raven's Perch





Here's a Pattern for all who are passionate about purple.
Raven's Perch

One more offering in My etsy store.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage 
Halloween will creep up on us sooner than you think. I don't know about the rest of you but this summer is just flying by. I'm hoping everyone is enjoying themselves and punching on there patio or porch...I've been keeping myself busy as many of you know. 
I'd also like to take this opportunity to Thank everyone who has helped keep my business going your orders are so appreciated and let's me know I'm heading in the right direction.

Thank you again,
Kate

Monday, July 27, 2015

Mystical Melinda



Good monday morning to everyone out there.

I would like to introduce you to Melinda. 
I would like to use Melinda in a series.
She loves to dress up and is a good witch.. who loves the holidays. 
So you'll be seeing her weave her magic and transform into seasonal needlework.
I hope you follow Melinda on her quest.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a punch needle pattern.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Have a wonderful day!
Kate

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Coffee Stain

Two New Patterns at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage


Harvest's Gold (unstained)


Harvest's Gold (stained)


Kittykins (unstained)


Kittykins (stained)

Well I never know whether to stain a piece or not stain a piece.
I guess what it really boils down to is a personal preference.

Two different feels?

As a finishing bonus. I'm adding my coffee stain recipe to the pattern that I use to stain many of my projects.You can dilute the amount needed to get a weak dye or use it full strength. Dip it, or brush it on. It also gives you this wonderful goo in the bottom of the jar, which with imagination can be used as a cakey, dirty areas on  boards, cards even brushed on areas of the cloth for a dirty grunge look. 




Wishing all a wonderful day,
 Kate


Monday, July 20, 2015

Jack O Pants Finish


Jack O Pants

Jack O  feels very comfortable attached to his old Fishing basket. Shhhh.... don't let him know that he has a wire fed through between the punch and the wool backing so I can remove him at any point in time and replace him with a more seasonal design.   

Enjoy this wonderful day,
Kate 

Saturday, July 18, 2015

The Cat's Meow



Good Saturday Afternoon to all of you,

Black cats can't resist.... just think they are beautiful animals.

The Cat's Meow is available at My Etsy site. Link above...
Beat the heat with some indoor punching.

Have a wonderful Saturday,
Kate


Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Floral door pocket finish


Floral door pocket

What you'll need:
Felted wool
bag made of scrap weavers cloth
Ground walnut shell
Knitting needle or rod
Paint
rope
floral bottle

Fill Bag with ground walnut shell sew opening

Paint Knitting needle
 slide wooden bead onto needle crack needle
 just a touch smaller than needed

Tear or cut felted wool to appropriate size stitch pocket in place remember you'll need to leave the opening at the bottom ...Stitch punch needle into place, I used a whip stitch for all the above.


Fold in half, stitch top and slide rod into place stitch around rod to hold in place. add walnut shell bag to the bottom and stitch all around the openings.




Add water and plant to floral bottle, slip into pocket add a braided rope to the top
 I slipped a small wooden bead to the end of the ropes and tied a knot


All done a floral pocket for your door! Don't forget to water it!



In the Moonlight




"In the Moonlight"

Good afternoon everyone...Spend the morning in the office, mailing orders.. To all you wonderful people that help me keep my business going. Thank you!

I'm in for a busy day today,working on new patterns and ideas for finishing and new uses for punch needle. I have come up with a few soon to be posted. 
For today I have another new Pattern in my shop. Calling this one In the moonlight...Its a three strand punch that measures 5 x5. It has a color code using Valdani for the moon and part of the pumpkin, and DMC for the rest.  Do stop in and check out all the patterns I believe there are more than 50 in there now, and more to come!

Relax and Punch,
Kate

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Jack O Pants




Jack O Pants

Good morning everyone, if anyone lives in Pittsburgh...the weather here has been a little bit more like Fall without the gorgeous colors. We've had lots of rain and cooler weather. I don't like to jump forward but being in the pattern business I kind of have to be a few months ahead so forgive me for pushing the seasons.  

Things to come: I am thinking of posting finishing ideas for punch needle. It's been brought to my attention by many of my friends and family on what to do with the finished punches. So stay tuned as I finish the posting of the pattern, In a few days, I will then post an idea on how and what to do with it. I'm hoping that I can dig deep into my imagination and come up with some different ideas. Wish me luck!

Jack O Pants is now available in my Etsy Shop

Wishing everyone a wonderful day,
Kate

Saturday, July 11, 2015

newest designs




This is Holly added to the table for Christmas!



Tiny Cottage as a mat or wall hanging!



A little bit modern: Water's edge
...thinking this would look great in a metal frame with a large mat



A commissioned pattern finished and ready to pair with star gazing!



My newest Happy Halloween!



IDEAS?

Well I'm surprised.....We finally have a blue sky here in Pittsburgh!
 I've decided to post all the patterns in a batch to catch up and enjoy the beautiful day.
 A few new Patterns have been added to my Etsy shop, do stop by and take a look!  


Punching Joy!


Monday, July 6, 2015

Home James




Home James

This is a new punch needle pattern taken from a sculpture i did last year. 
It is fairly large punch 11" x 8 1/2" . It comes with a color code and placement. A black and white drawing and a reversed drawing for transferring onto fabric. I am now offering the ability to purchase the items either from a Jpg download, available to you immediately upon purchase. Or by snail mail,  printed Pattern only, a Printed pattern plus a fat quarter of weavers cloth, Or the printed pattern with the drawn reversed image already for you printed on a fat quarter of weavers cloth.




This is a image of the original Sculpture also named Home James, made using paper mache a twig, leather and antique clock parts for wheels. 

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Jacobean Floral



A New Pattern in Primitive Fall colors, Available now in my Etsy shop.I've named it "Jacobean Floral". All Patterns are now available four ways....Jpg. Download.... Printed Pattern only....Printed Pattern with a fat quarter of weavers cloth or Printed Pattern and the pattern printed on a fat quarter of weavers cloth. I hope this makes it a little more convenient for all you punchers out there.  
Happy Punching.... Kate

https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage