Amongst the Patch Rug

Yesterday I posted the punch needle version of my new pattern.

 “Amongst the Patch”

Today I’d like to offer the rug hooking/punching pattern available also in my Etsy shop.

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

This was hooked using yarns and other fibers such as roving, and wool strips.

You can hook yarn instead of using the oxford if you prefer. I hooked this model using primitive hookers linen & a hookers hook. If you are using the oxford punch I do suggest the smallest needle which I believe is the # 13 for the detail work.

I decided to add the black background on this one so I could mount it to hangers for my front door in the fall. You can do the same. Just extend the line from the outer edges. The pattern does not come with this so you can finish the cats head to its form like the below post in the punch needle model. 

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. 

Enjoy, 

Life

Crafting

And the world around you,

Kate

Tide Pool - Rug Hooking

It's been a year maybe two that this rug has been patiently waiting my return. I'm so happy that its finished. Love it, so very different for me, a touch of modern art. Its hooked using many different fibers including wool strips, yarns, roving (which is spinning fiber merino) & Silk yarn. For now I've decided to enjoy it on the floor in my guest bedroom. And wow... it feels wonderful under foot. Eventually I may hang it on the wall in my bedroom. It measures 4' by 5'. 

I can't remember when I haven't had a project on the burner.. it's quite a nice feeling to have all my started projects finished. A clean slate, so to speak....A little inner searching for a couple days ... to search for inspiration  then to the next projects .....  What's in store?

Thank you for stopping by, as always Enjoy,

Kate

Hooking

Good morning!

I started a hooked rug last year and haven’t had a chance to work on it. I’ve Decided  to spend a couple days adding to my my freestyle rug.

Since I follow restricted lines for my punch needle patterns, for this I decided to just let my imagination run. It feels really good for a change.

It will end up being a modern rug....but that’s ok!

My home is an eclectic mix...of my arts from present and past. A complete mush mash of furniture and trinkets collected over the years....most of my furnishings have come from flea markets, friends and the side of the road, Painted or refinished to my liking.

Over the years there has been a multitude of changes in my arts and my home. But antiques will always stay very close to my heart, especially early American..! I don’t own a piece but enjoy looking on Pinterest at everyone else’s treasures.....they are far beyond my budget.

I am a very private person, I spend most of my time alone in my art bubble. 

Please be patient with me as I am trying to open my home and my heart to the internet. I do feel I owe my followers this. Till next time, I’m off to hook.

Enjoy,

 life, the arts and above all yourself,

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

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

Hearts Desire

"Hearts Desire Runner & Chair Mat"

Rug Punch/Hooking Pattern

This is not a Punch Needle design!

My first Rug Pattern, I will be selling these hand drawn on fabric. It is listed in my Etsy store under Rug Patterns. And is available with two options:

Hand drawn on Primitive Linen for you Hookers out there!

or

On Monks cloth for the Rug Punchers using Yarn and the Oxford Needle.

Hearts Desire Runner

Measures: 30" long by 10 1/2" wide.

Hearts Desire Chair Mat

Measures: 13 1/2"  width

Available Printed on Primitive Linen for Hooking or

on Monks Cloth for rug Punching using yarn and the Oxford Needle.

These are hand drawn on fabric, made to order:

They will not be color coded, but I will include a photo of the finished product...for a reference!

I am waiting for my fabric order to arrive..so it is limited!

 I will repost in the shop when the fabric arrives

Now available in my Cottage Etsy shop:

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

Looking forward to my new line,

Kate

New Patterns Available

New Punch Needle Patterns Available

I have been so busy and I apologize for  neglecting my blog.

Many new items in my Etsy shop. If you have the opportunity please check it out. 

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

Happy Punching,

Kate

Splish Splash

New Pattern

It is available on Etsy as a needlework Pattern.....Read More....

Valentine

HAPPY 

VALENTINES 

DAY!

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!