Christmas

Wishing you joy and Happiness this Holiday Season!

Kate 

Oh What fun!

Good morning everyone! Hope you had a wonderful weekend.. ..Are your outside lights up yet? I am looking a bit like Scrooge on my block...all the neighbors have there's up, need to do that, right? 

I have decided to release this years, remaining three Christmas punch needle patterns all at once.

Time is running short...but there is still time to punch for your 2017 Christmas season.

"Reindeer"

Punch needle pattern

For all the nature lovers out there. 

Measures: 10" high  x 5" wide

it is a three strand punch 

color coded using DMC only. 

"Winter White" 

Punch needle pattern

The picture does not do this one justice. I love it!

3 strand punch

Measuring: 8" high x 5 1/4" wide

Color coded using DMC only.

"Christmas quilt"

Punch needle pattern

Measuring: 7 " high  x 7" wide

color coded using DMC & Moire wool threads 

3 strand punch

 I also have a surprise coming up this month, that I'm so excited about. 

Here is a hint: Dust off that 1 strand needle. If you haven't purchased one yet, ask Santa! 

Sneak peaks coming shortly!

Off to put my lights up!

Enjoy, happy needle working,

Kate

O Christmas Tree

"O Christmas tree"

Hi everyone! I'm hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am popping in to show you my newest folk art design. "O Christmas tree"

This is a Valdani Pearl cotton punch....all the colors are Valdani!  I used #12 but #8 works also in a 3 strand needle. It's a larger piece measuring 5 3/4" wide by 10 1/4" High. If you have the opportunity to stop by my Etsy shop and take a peek, please do! Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

 Enjoy, Kate

Giving Thanks

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

"Giving Thanks" Punch Needle pattern

Available as a digital or printed pattern 

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

Enjoy,

Kate at Briar Cottage Studio

Companion Piece

 This years, "Late Night walk Companion 2"

Good afternoon everyone! 

I'm Popping in to introduce my companion piece to Late night walk.

I have named it "Late night walk companion 2" in hopes that everyone realizes this piece goes together with last year's Christmas punch "Late night walk".

I will be making it into another pillow like the first. It will be a matching set for the couch. Looking forward to this year's holiday Season.

The pieces measures approximately the same 9" x 7 1/2", The background is punched using Moire thread for a heathered look. Moire wool thread adds such a lovely dimension to the piece. I've stayed pretty true to the colors on the first piece...so they match using DMC floss. It is a three strand punch.

A helpful hint: I do suggest you have this piece pre-printed on weavers cloth...the pinecone will be printed shaded to ease the color choices. I have to admit otherwise the pinecone is a little tricky.

Look for the new punch at my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Enjoy,

Kate

All New

For all you Seasiders out there!

“Seaside Santa”

My newest punch needle release.

He measures 6” wide by 8 1/2” high

It is a 3 strand punch, color coded using DMC floss only.

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

“Nantucket by sea”

Rug hooking/Rug punch pattern.

This picture is of the punch needle pattern. 

It is now available adapted and enlarge for use as a rug hooking transferred onto linen 

or rug punching transferred onto monks cloth. 

It measures 18 inches wide by 22 inches long.

All CTR 1,3 & 6 strand needles and the threaders are back in stock just in time for Christmas. 

“Late night walk companion
”

SNEEK PEEK

I have been working on the newest of the Santa series, 

this will blend and go together with the popular “Late night walk” punch needle pattern. Starting the model today, so it shouldn’t be long! 

A little note:
It has been a very busy year, family, pets and my home needed much attention...I am settled now, looking forward to a wonderful holiday season, and a cozy relaxing winter. So sorry for the long between posts. All being well I'm back to normal. Have a wonderful day!

Enjoy,
Kate

Ribbet ?

Fall must be very close......

My neighboring  witches are at it again Melinda just turned her worst enemy into a frog. Norma doesn't look too Happy! 

My newest fall punch needle pattern from Briar Cottage Studio.

Now available in my Etsy shop:

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

This is a three strand punch using DMC floss only. 

It measures approximately 6" W x  8"  H.

New Happenings

Counted cross stitch pattern
 " Floral for a Friend"

Counted cross stitch pattern
 " Last Harvest"

Punch Needle pattern
"Beauty and the Beast"

Good Monday morning to everyone. 
We are now about halfway through the year, Wow really? I'm not sure where it went...
I've been busy working on cross stitch models, it takes so much more time than punch needle. These old eyes need a magnifier and readers to see it but i'm finding it's very relaxing!

This morning I added two new listings to my Etsy shop. 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

The First is: 
"Floral for a Friend" counted cross stitch pattern
done on 32 count: Belfast Picture this plus Hand dyed linen. Color: Wren
Coded using DMC only.
1 over 2

The second:
A punch Needle pattern called:
"Beauty and the Beast"
can you guess who the Beauty is?
it measures 7" by 7" 
color coded using DMC only
3 strand punch.


If you have a chance do stop by the shop and take a look there are many patterns to choose from.
Wishing you all a wonder July, have fun, stay safe and as always,
 Happy needle-ing everyone! 

Ta Ta for now,
Kate

Festival Pocket

 

Just in time for the festival season, i've designed a pocket purse to accompany me to the up and coming festivals. Pittsburgh's art festival is coming next weekend always a must see....this pocket will come in handy. 

The pocket is double sided so you will punch the front image and the reversed image. I have finished it with a jute braided handle.

Pattern is now available in my Etsy shop:

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

measures 6 1/2" W by 9 1/2" H, 3 strand punch

color coded using Valdani Perle cotton for the background and DMC for the detail work.

Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Kate

Dandy

"Dandy"

There springing up in places unexpected, Dandelions! 

Now available as a punch needle pattern as well!

This is a larger Punch 7 1/2" H  x 9 1/2" W

A three strand punch 

Color coded using DMC floss

At my local JoAnnes the background blue was available in a ball it took 2 balls.

Thinking the finish work will be a pillow, lovely for spring!

There are 2 listings (1 DOWNLOAD) instant download or (2 PRINTED) printed pattern only, printed with plain fat quarter, or printed pattern with it already printed on weavers cloth.

Pop on over and take a look:

https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/briarcottage

 Enjoy the spring colors,

Kate

Cat Fish

Hi everyone, wow it's been awhile since I posted, I've been working in the yard trying to get it presentable for the summer months. I have to say I neglected it for a couple years so the job was a bit overwhelming, but it's done. 

Just listed in my Etsy shop this fun Cat fish, summer fishing Punch needle pattern. 

It comes color coded using DMC only and is a three strand punch. 

He measures 5 3/4" wide by 9 3/4" high. 

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter!

Kate

Sunflower

Todays offering is a Rug hooking/rug punch pattern...It measures 14" x 14" inches and comes on Monks cloth or hookers linen. This photo is of the original hooked rug. I listed it this morning in my cottage etsy shop: here is the link: ETSY  SHOP BRiAR COTTAGE

Wishing you a wonderful weekend, and Happy Rugging!

Kate

Winkles for Sale

WINKLES

Bunny Garden

In my Easter bonnet

Sitting bird

These three Winkles are now for sale......read more

These have all found new homes Thank you!

Loves me loves me not

"Loves me loves me not"

RUG HOOKING / RUG PUNCH PATTERN

This is adapted from a Punch Needle Pattern, enlarged to 12"  x 12" It is hand drawn on Monks cloth or Hookers linen. Visit my Etsy shop for more information and to view more Rug Hooking Patterns at:

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

Bloom

"Bloom"

Punch Needle Pattern

New to my Etsy shop! 

Measurement: 4 3/4" Wide  x 7 1/2" High

Color coded for your convenience using DMC floss.
Available as a instant download or Printed through snail mail.
Variations include Pattern only
Pattern with blank fat quarter of weavers cloth
Pattern + Pattern printed on Fat quarter of weavers cloth

Grab a cup of coffee, Pop on over and join me in my Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Its very cold today, but the snow has stopped......... for now?

Stay warm,  Happy needling!
Kate

Four Season Farm

Cow / Fall

Sheep / Spring

Goat / Summer

Pig / Winter

Happy St. Patrick's day everyone! 
And a busy week it's been. All Four rug hooking patterns are now available in my Etsy shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage
These have been enlarged from a Punch needle embroidery pattern which are also available. They are available in two sizes (10 1/2" H x 36" W) or (13" H x 44 1/2" W). Also your choice of Monks cloth or linen. I'm working on a new Punch needle pattern, hope to finish it off this weekend and possible post on Monday or Tuesday. 

Have a wonderful weekend! Kate

Sheep / Spring

Sheep/ Spring Rug hooking or rug punch pattern

Available now in my etsy shop:

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

This is the third of a set of four, adapted from my punch needle embroidery pattern.

Almost all done. The last is the Cow / fall coming ASAP.

Available on Monks cloth or linen.

Two sizes available.

Happy Hooking and punching,

Kate

Goat / Summer

Goat / Summer Rug Hooking Rug Punch Pattern

The snow keeps falling, on the positive side I get so much done. I have to admit I am a chicken to drive in this so I stay put and work. Love it....(singing) let it snow, let it snow,  let it snow!

The second edition of Four Seasons Farm is now in my Etsy shop!

https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/briarcottage

There are four in total:

Pig / winter - now available

Goat / summer - now available

Sheep / Spring - coming next

Cow / Fall - coming soon

These patterns come in two sizes (10 1/2" H  x 36" W) or (13" H  x 44 1/2" W)

With a choice of Fabric...Monks cloth or Linen.

Stay cozied in, and Happy Needling,

Kate

Pig / Winter

Pig/Winter Rug Hooking, Punching Pattern

Good morning, I'm popping in on this snowy day to announce my newest Rug Hooking Pattern now available in my cottage etsy shop : https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/briarcottage.
It's available on monks cloth or linen and also two different sizes (10 1/2" H  x 36" W) or (13" H  x 44 1/2" W). This pattertn is adapted from a punch needle pattern. Picture shown above. I do include this photo with the pattern as well as a simplecolor version for you to follow.

Stay warm, stay cozy and as always Happy Needling!
 Kate

Bunny Trail

Good Morning everyone, It's March so spring is just around the corner. Bunnies are returning to Briar Cottage to feast on all the spring blooms. Easter will be here in no time!  I would like to introduce you to "Bunny Trail" my newest punch needle pattern, it is now available at my Cottage Etsy shop. Here is the link:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Stop by say hello, and browse through the many Patterns available. 

"Bunny Trail" measures 5 1/2" wide  by 8 1/2" high. It is a three strand punch which comes color coded using DMC. Looking forward to seeing all your spring punches on facebook.

Happy Needling,

Kate

Nantucket by Sea

"Nantucket by Sea"

Punch Needle Pattern

This was a wishful thinking punch. I do realize the snow is still falling outside. But it did help the winter doldrums. ..Summer will be upon us in know time at all!

I have included the Unitarian Church, it is a well known visual point from the sea. I'm sure it was a welcome sight for all the Whaling ships entering the harbour. "At last we are home safe and sound"!

 This is a three strand punch, using DMC for the color code.

Measurements are: 7 1/2" Wide by 9" High.

Available as a Download, Printed or Preprinted on weavers cloth.

 Visit my Cottage Etsy shop, and take a peek: https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Stay warm, and happy punching,

Kate

Winters Waltz

Good evening everyone, hope all is well and you are staying warm.

Winter is upon us here in the North East.

I remember in my youth there was a neighborhood lake that we were able to skate on, 

bumpy for sure but what fun,  Oh the memories! 

I wouldn't attempt it now, but the Punching was just as much fun!

"Winters Waltz"

is a three strand punch, using DMC only.

It measures: 6 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches High.

The pattern is now being offered in my Cottage Esty Shop. Plus many more to entice you! 

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

Stay warm, hunker in and enjoy Punching,

Kate

Valentine 2

My newest Punch Needle Pattern "Valentine 2"

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart! 

Anonymous

This is a three strand punch using 

Valdani Perle Cotton for the background work and DMC for the detail work.

Color Coded, you may purchase four ways, Instant download, Printed pattern by snail mail, Printed pattern with blank weavers cloth, or Printed pattern with Pattern preprinted on weavers cloth. 

It's available in my Cottage Etsy shop.

Happy Punching,

Kate

B Mine

"B Mine"

A Valentine's edition....

An easy punch, 3 strand

DMC for detail work and Valdani #12 Perle Cotton for the background.

Measurements: 10 1/2" wide by 4 1/4" high

Available as a download, Printed by snail mail,

Pattern & plain weavers cloth, pattern plus pre-printed on weavers cloth.

Here's the Link: 

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

Have a wonder day,

Kate

The New Year

Hello all you punchers out there.

This is the first new pattern of the New Year.

"Penguins"

It is a DMC only color coded punch needle pattern, using 1, 2 & 3 strands. 

It measures 6 1/2" wide by 7" high.

Now available in my Cottage Etsy shop:

Click Here

A little Teaser: 

The second punch needle pattern is a Valentine's pattern, coming soon.

It's on the frame and almost finished...I hope to have it posted and coded by the end of the week.

It is a 3 strand punch, measuring 4 1/4" High by 10 1/2" wide.

The detail work is done using DMC and the background is a lovely Valdani Perle cotton. 

Looking forward to the new year, with many new designs to choose from.

Another project I'm working on is 1 year of stitches.

It's a group of talented ladies, that have committed themselves to stitching a bit of embroidery daily.

It can be one stitch, or many as long as you stitch daily.

I haven't done embroidery in so many years, it sounded like a good idea. The end result will be a surprise. For those of you that would like to follow along, I try and post daily to Instagram.

Click here to Follow.

I am hoping that this year will be a year full of creativity!

Follow along on 2017's journey!

Happy New Year,

Kate