Egg Hunt

"Egg Hunt"

Yesterday we had a touch of Spring weather, it was gorgeous!

What did I do, bummer, started Spring cleaning. I did get to enjoy a cup a coffee on the back patio. The sun felt wonderful on my face. 

Last week during all the cold brisk weather I decided I needed a touch of spring so out of the imagination popped a topiary egg tree! I can't say how these punches come into my head, they just do!

This punch is a real stash builder, I believe there are 25 DMC colors in it because of the eggs. Each egg has three different colors. If you choose not to build your stash, try breaking from the color code and use up any colors you have existing of your own. I kept the tree neutral so it will blend with any of your colors. The background purple and green are Valdani #12 perle cotton you will need one ball each of these. 

Look for the Pattern Printed or a jpg download at my Cottage Etsy shop:

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

Happy Punching,

Kate

Floral for a Friend

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

The Snow just keeps falling and the temperatures are bitter cold.

You know what that means, it's Punch Needle weather!

Happy Days!

The inspiration for this punch comes from a good friend that has been in my mind so much lately.

She is going thru some troubling times.

We are some distance away so I have no way of comforting her, but to let her know she is in my thoughts. This Punch is dedicated to her.

Better days ahead my friend!

"Floral for a Friend"

Measurement: 6 1/2" High  x  8 1/4" Wide

Valdani for background and DMC for detail

3 strand punch

Coffee stain recipe included

Available now at my Cottage Etsy shop:

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

Kate

Love Grows

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

"Love Grows"

Good Morning! 

 I would like to wish you and yours a very special Valentine's Day.

The snow here is beautiful and I am looking forward to spending the weekend Punching and designing some spring patterns.

Here is a Valentine's Punch Pattern for you to enjoy.

It is a Mixer, which means there are two different colors mixed together to form one, for shading.

It is color coded using all DMC Floss.

It is a 2 & 3 strand punch. You can use your 3 strand CTR Needle with 2 strands

Measurement: 4 1/2" Wide by 6 3/4" High

You may purchase this Pattern at my Cottage Etsy Shop

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

Have a wonderful weekend,

Kate

Three French Hens

3 French Hens

Partridge in a Pear Tree

Two Turtle Doves

Twelve Days of Christmas

Punch Needle Patterns

Ok, we're on a role! We are in the third month of The Twelve Days of Christmas!

This is a one pattern a month, by November we will have all the Twelve Days. I will by then figure out the finishing of the project with a how to on my Blog.

I would also like to mention The Cottage Club. This is a free club in which you will receive discounts to my Etsy shop, free patterns, giveaways, etc. come and join us, sign up is located on my blog!

http://briarcottagestudio.blogspot.com/

Three French Hens is now available in my Etsy Shop.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottagIt is a: 

2 & 3 strand Punch

Mixer

measuring: 7 1/4" wide by 5 1/2" high

DMC for details and Valdani 100% colorfast, Hand dyed Threads.

Happy Punching,

Kate

Jack the Rabbit

"Jack the Rabbit"

Punch Needle Pattern

Bell pull or Cupboard hanger

Last week it was a little plump bunny, this week a tall skinny bunny!

I just love Bunny Rabbits, don't you?

Jack the Rabbit Unfinished measures 11" high by 3" wide.

it is color coded using Valdani 100% colorfast, Hand dyed thread and DMC floss.

2 & 3 strand punch.

It is Available at my Cottage Etsy shop Printed or instant download.

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

I have posted on my Blog how to finish this Bell Pull/Cupboard Hanger

click the link: Finishing Jack the Rabbit.

I have also started a Cottage Club.

 It's free to join! Just subscribe and you will receive extras like Free patterns, Giveaways, And when you order a Printed Pattern you will receive the shopping list in your email so you can shop for your threads before the Pattern arrives, all bonuses don't you think? 

The club sign up is on the right hand side at the top of my blog pages, 

Happy Punching,

Kate