Saturday, November 28, 2015

Punching Dots



How to accomplish dots the easy way ...  Read on

First Snowelle



" First Snowelle"

I'm hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, 
You're all done with your Christmas shopping....Right?
If you're wondering what to do with your spare time?

This is 3 strand punch, 
color coded using Valdani & DMC Threads 
It measures 81/2" Tall  x 5 " Wide

I am now offering this beautiful Holly tree in my Cottage Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Happy Holiday Punching,
Kate


Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Checking it Twice


"Checking it Twice"

Santa will be here before you know it! 
He is checking his list for all the good and bad boys and girls! 
There's a candle on top of the table with a warm glow, 
a quill pen and his hat hangs on the back of his chair.  

3 strand punch!
This comes color coded using DMC and Valdani #12.
This is a mixer. 
(Mixer) 
His pants for shading purposes is two strands of one color and one strand of another color.

Now available in my Cottage Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Happy Punching, Kate

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Twiggs

Twiggs punch Needle Pattern
"Twiggs"
For all you punchers who love a blue Christmas. 
This little guy is anything but! He is a happy little fellow. 

He is 6 inches high by 4 inches wide!
Again a 3 strand punch! Which its my favorite thread count. 
He comes color coded using both Valdani 100% colorfast, Hand dyed Threads
 &
 DMC for detail work!

Now available in my Cottage Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Have a wonderful day and as always Happy Punching,
Kate

Friday, November 13, 2015

Pa Prim Farmhouse


PA Prim Farmhouse

Punched using #12 Perle Cotton, Valdani 100% Hand dyed, Colorfast Threads and DMC.
This is a Three Strand Punch. Coffee Stained on the edges to mimic that Primitive old age feel.
Coffee stain recipe is included with the pattern.

The Pattern is available in my Cottage Etsy Shop at:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage


Thursday, November 5, 2015

Tree Tops



A simplistic winter scene, is now being offered in my Cottage Etsy shop. If you are looking for a prim look coffee stain would look beautiful along the edges! 
This punch needle pattern measures: 7 inches high by 4 3/4 inches wide.

Stay tuned to the Shop. I've decided to start selling my model punches. I will be listing them a bit at a time for the Holiday Season.

I'm hoping everyone is enjoying the gorgeous fall weather.
 I'm off to rake a few leaves, and enjoy the outdoors for a bit today. 

ENJOY!
Kate