Scrappy

Finish: Made into a pillow. Using linen on the back and on the edges.

I purchased the linen from Joanne Fabrics it is dressmakers linen. The background of the punch matches the linen beautifully. The weavers cloth is the background of the punch, If you order it printed on cloth from my Etsy shop the copyright is printed on the inside of the punch needle so it does not show.

This pattern is perfect for scrap threads, you may choose to make the flowers all different colors. 

The top check is free standing as well as the bottom flower It gives it another dimension.

Now available in my Etsy shop: "SCRAPPY" The pattern with the bottom flower and the check measure 7" high and the width is 9 1/2". The model is punch using a CTR 3 strand needle. It is color coded using DMC & Gentle arts floss. I have also included a conversion for the Gentle Arts to DMC, although I do recommend the Gentle Arts colors for this punch they have a little variation in the floss and the colors are not so pronounced. 

Here is a link to my Etsy shop:

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

Have a wonderful day, 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!

Looking Forward to Spring

We did get the snow....and the ice

I was able to clear a little snow yesterday, and the sun is shining which is unusual in Pittsburgh.

My car doors are iced shut.... and my poor car, needs dug out. The temperature is not suppose to get warmer, so it looks like I'll be staying home for awhile. What a shame, another day Needle Punching. Ohhhhhh.... my!  I think I will work on Home sweet Home pattern.

Yesterday I was able to finish a punch needle, Jacobean Floral I will post it soon. I heard from a good friend of mine called yesterday, she would like another large Spindle person, she had purchased one in the past and would like a pair. So I will prime the spindle this morning and let it settle for painting, keep you posted!

Stay warm,

Kate

Hooking

FIBER ARTS

I have spent the last couple weeks, making a hooked rug that is long and narrow for a bench in my dining room.  For years I have used the bench for a Knick Knack space. I thought for a change it would be nice with a cushion on top and maybe some pillows. Just after Christmas I always take a little time off for me. Relax the body and clear my mind. So I decided to hook, which is very therapeutic. I am almost finished! The finishing of the edges is all that is needed and that will be done while I watch TV in the evenings. The days will now be spent for a week or so, coming up with designs for my Winkles. If you would like to see the results and process of the hooked bench seat head to my Fiber Arts page!

Winkle Spindles

Winkle Spindles newly listed on Etsy.

These spindles will look wonderful as a Halloween or Fall display piece.

They range in price from $30.00 to $55.00.

Right now I have only made Fall Spindles, in the near future I would love to have them for all seasons. 

Keep watching!

Link to Etsy

Thank you for stopping by,   Kate

Happy Easter

Acrylic Rabbit Sign

Althought it doesn't look like Easter, it has arrived.

 I would like to wish you a wonderful holiday.

So Much Fun

Yea! Spring is on the way! 

 Time to paint some fun colorful items for Spring Open House.

This is a tea pot I painted with a fun fanciful feeling. Sorry, it has sold. I love the colors and the big flower made from polymer clay. It is decorative only, but what a delight to look at. I have been painting, painting, painting. Not unusual for me! The inside of the cottage is freshly painted, Items are being dreamed up for Spring.  But I have to admit, I'm chomping at the bit to get outside, to smell the earth and feel the sun on my face.

 IT"S COMING!

Happy Fourth of July

The Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is coming fast, I think of July as being the middle of summer. Depending on whether you think of your glass being half full or half empty, My summer is half over. Days start getting a little shorter, some may not even notice! But as I sit enjoying my new front porch, I enjoy every minute knowing that fall will approach very quickly. Enjoy every moment, stop and smell the roses, for before we know it  summer will be over and fall will be here at a blink of an eye.

A Serving Tray, painted in Chinese Red with a bold Whimsical Flower. Clear coated for durability.

Commission

This Tissue box and waste basket, is a beautiful addition to any powder room.

I love Polka Dots and Stripes, Such Fun! 

Plant Stand

Plant Stand

A touch of Whimsy is a beautiful thing, If I could keep a fern alive in the studio wouldn't it look just wonderful atop this stand.
(I used to have a green thumb, but life has it's priorities.)

A Touch of Christmas

Hand Painted Platter & Pitcher, to be used for decorative use only. This is one of the many gifts available in the studio this Holiday Open House.

Hope to see you there!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS !