Winter White Embroidery Pattern

"WINTER WHITE" - Embroidery Pattern

Hi everybody, Hope your day is starting out as wonderful as mine.

This little snowman is coming to you in time for Christmas. 

It is my newest series of Embroidery Patterns.

I hope you are as excited as I am Embroidery seems to making a comeback, thanks to all the designers out there. 

Winter white is available in my Etsy shop. 

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

Make sure if you want the embroidery, that you are in the embroidery patterns section. 

He is available as a Printed Pattern, which includes the option of Printed Pattern only, Printed Pattern + weavers cloth or Printed Pattern + Pre printed weavers cloth. By the way Weavers cloth is wonderful to embroider on. You will not want to get the Pre printed pattern wet. It may bleed into your embroidery. If you have never tried it, here's your chance!

He is also available as an Instant Digital Download, If you can't wait to get started!

I do hope you have a wonderful day, also let me take this opportunity to Thank each and every one of you,  because of your patronage to my shop I am able to keep my shop open for another year.

Thank you,

Kate 

Late Night Walk Embroidery Pattern

"Late Night Walk"

Embroidery Pattern

I am now adapting some of my Punch Needle designs to Embroidery....Yea!

Most are redesigned. They have the same feel, but are finished in places that are not included in the punch needle. For instance: the holly at the bottom of the punch is not complete, where here it is. The outer background and edge lines are removed. 

They are available as a Printed Pattern or Digital Download.

Just like the punch needle they are also available printed on Weavers cloth...which works beautifully as Embroidery fabric also.

Late night walk is color coded using DMC only. The model is worked using 2 strands, one strand in small places. Stitches are: Long & short, Satin stitch, Chain stitch, and french knots.

Loving the Embroidery & the detail it provides.

Have a wonderful day,

Kate

Tomte mini

"Tomte Mini"

Good morning!

Another Mini for your tree. Pattern does not include decorating instructions. 

The listing is the punch pattern only.

 Visit my Etsy shop: 

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

Enjoy your day,

Kate

A Christmas Moon & Auburn hoop frames

 Introducing the Auburn Hoop Frame

"A Christmas moon"

Close up, hello Mr moon

Good Monday Afternoon to you all!

First I am so excited to introduce you to the Auburn hoop frame.

https://auburnhoops.co

A great alternative to framing. It works just like a normal hoop, except....wait for it...

IT'S ALSO A FINISHING FRAME.

AWESOME RIGHT?

I will be making some more patterns to fit in the various sizes offered. But for now 

A Christmas moon fits right into the 8" classic frame!

Now I'm not sure if you can punch in it. I'll let you know, 

working on a new pattern and I'll give it a try.

Now for info on my newest pattern.

"A Christmas moon"

It is a 3 strand punch, worked using a 3 strand CTR needle.

It comes color coded using DMC Floss.

It measures 8" in diameter.

the model is punch on weaver cloth.

There is also a video on how to finish it, if you choose not to go for the Auburn frame at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl5oXJEtRRM

An exciting day, let me know what you think!

Have a wonderful day,

Kate

Black tie affair

also available in a Mini 4" H x 3 1/2" W

“Black tie affair”

This adorable little snowman is about to attend his first Christmas ball, all decked out in his finery!

He is a punch needle pattern available in my Etsy shop:

Let’s see if I can get the link correct?

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

It is a 1, 2 & 3 strand punch I used a 1 strand and 3 strand CTR needle, on weavers cloth.

It is color coded using DMC only and is also strand count coded.  (7" H x 5 1/2" W)

I just saw a punch, sorry I don’t know your name, but thank you! She or he added a longer loop around the edge to create a fringe as such, loved it! So I gave it a try on this one! So much fun and a wonderful touch, thank you to the person that posted this method!

Hope you enjoy the first of 2018 Christmas punches more to come!

PS.......This is also available in a mini  4" H x 3 1/2" W !

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

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

2016 Christmas at Briar Cottage

Have yourself A Merry little Christmas

Let your heart be light.

from now on our troubles

will be out of sight.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Make the Yuletide gay

From now on, our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days

Happy golden days, of yore.

Faithful friends who are dear to us

Gather near to us, once more.

Through the years we all will be together

If the fates allow

So hang a shining star upon the highest bough

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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