Christmas Time

"Christmas Time"

This will be the last pattern of the season....now offering this Christmas time bunny. He measures 6 1/4" wide by 8" high. He is color coded using Valdani & Moire wool for background work, and DMC for detail. Now available in my Etsy shop:

 Click Here to shop!

For many years I did an open house, in my little studio.  It was wonderful seeing all my friends and I so appreciated their patronage, The shop has been closed now for a couple years. This year I am looking forward to decorating and enjoying my family. To all my past and present followers and friends, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy healthy New Year!

See you after the Holidays!

Kate

Pixie at Play

"Pixie at Play"

Finished Pattern

Closeup of Punch

Black and white printed on weavers cloth

Available on the Printed listing.

Color printed on weavers cloth

Available on the Printed listing.

So much easier to punch a detailed pattern.

Please keep in mind these are not waterproof. 

The image will bleed if you get it wet.

I will have to experiment with the image, I believe if I iron it with a hot iron it may hen be waterproof..but it could change color...I will give it a try...we will see I'll let you know!

Patterns what you get:

Let me explain what a download or printed pattern includes:.

The cover with measurements, flosses used, DMC, Valdani, Wool Moire. 

These are the three threads I use. 

Generally The detail work is DMC and the background is Valdani or Wool Moire or both.

how many strands count....1,2,3,4,6 strand punch

Name of pattern & Number

And a finished color picture of the punch.

Inside you get:

 a black and white line drawing, forward image  

a black and white line drawing, reversed image

and a color code which works like a paint by number but it is punch by number.

OPTIONS:

jpg instant download listing, all the above

or 

Printed pattern listing, shipped snail mail

with the options of:

Printed Pattern only

Printed Pattern with plain weavers cloth, 18" x 22"

Printed Pattern with a BW image printed on Weavers cloth, 18" x 22"

Newer patterns only-Printed Pattern with a color image printed on Weavers cloth, 18" x 22"

A new offering in my Etsy shop Pixie at Play, Punch needle pattern.

Pixie at Play information:

 ETSY SHOP

 3 strand punch

measurements 7" x 7"

Color coded using: DMC for detail work, 

Valdani Perle cotton for background work, with a DMC alternative

Well that was a long one wasn't it?

Any questions leave a comment, I will answer the best I can.

Happy Punching,

Kate

Spool Ornaments

Ok everyone heres an idea, For all you Rustic Moire wool thread users! 

The yellow one is the Rustic Moire spool. 

Cut the size of the wool with a titch over....

Embroider the wool...

secure by sewing the unfinished ends...

Embellish as you wish!

Punch needle wrapped Moire spool

Rustic Moire wool thread.

The theme for my tree this year is needlework. Lots to do!

Have fun, Kate

Patterns

This is a detailed explanation of my patterns on.....Read more

Olde world santa

As always good Monday morning to you!

I have so much to tell you. Many happenings at The Cottage. First of all, a new pattern has arrived in time for Christmas, "Olde World Santa", A prim offering for all you antiquers out there.  

He measures 8" high by 5 3/4" wide. It is a 3 strand punch. Color coded using DMC for the detail work and the New Rustic wool Moire for the background. Pattern # 145.

Now available in my Cottage Etsy shop.

Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Now my next News: This pattern is now available color printed on fabric. Wow! Imagine the color on the fabric as you punch, so much easier. It is a little bit more expensive, but please keep in mind color ink is expensive as you know if you have a color printer. It is available in the Printed Pattern option for this pattern.

There is another bonus to this: You're not a puncher? Really?

They are framable: Mount like you would any cloth stretched, then framed. WHA, LA !

How much fun is this. Don't stop there, Printed pillows, sew to any background and continue with embroidery to make a wall hanging etc. The possibilities are endless! More on this to come!

There is a new sketchbook page on my blog, link on the right hand side. 

I decided to give myself a personal challenge. I have the internet choose a word of the day. Then from that word I draw a quick sketch, no more than 15 minutes. Perks the imagination, but most of all it will get me back to quick sketching. Follow along if you like. Some may also turn into punch needle patterns or watercolor paintings, which I hope to offer on Etsy.

Ok...enough rambling, sorry I'm so excited,

Leave a comment and let me know what you think of the new ventures.

Have a wonderful day, and thank you!

Kate