Farewell 2019

First let me apologize for not posting for a couple months. I am still around just taking a break from punching. I’m teaching myself how to weave tapestries. Plus doing a little rug hooking in the interim. What fun! So much fun that time got away from me. 

Forgive me?

That being said, I would like to say goodbye to 2019!

What a year, many changes this year.....enough that my mental is suffering a bit. I am starting to settle in, hoping with the new year I can find my peace of mind again!

This year I am hoping, not a resolution mind you, no pressures....there is enough of that in our lives now a days, right? 

 I’d like to design & post one or two punch needle patterns a month. Take time to work on my rug hooking, post WIP pics & post the pattern (Let me know if you would like that)? Plus, find time for weaving, spinning and dying wool & yarn.  If you would like me to post pictures of my ventures, let me know your favorites....I’ll be glad to do so, Write a comments, here, on Facebook or Instagram. Sounds like I’ll be busy....lol.

Fiber, Fiber, Fiber...whooopppppie!

Bring it on 2020, looking forward to a new year,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Kate

Ribbet? Rug hooking/punching pattern

This is a enlarged pattern for rug hooking and punching. Inspired by my Ribbet? design. 

Now available in my Etsy shop.

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

It measures: 26" high x 20" wide

Available as a printed paper pattern or pre drawn on Monks cloth (using Oxford needle) or Primitive linen (used with hooking).

Thank you, enjoy your day

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

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 

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

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

My new fiber studio

I've just begun a new rug, 

A large 60" x 55" approx. abstract landscape. I usually hook in a traditional form. But hopefully this time I can break away and loosen up, and develop a freeform rug. Deanne Fitzpatrick's video's have been a huge inspiration.  If you haven't seen her work and videos do swing by Youtube and check them out!

I've converted an old easel, that was kicking around from my painting days. It was fairly simple to convert. Ordered gripper strips and Monday they arrived. The Hardest thing about this project was attaching the strips. I do suggest you wear gloves!

I spent Saturday morning dyeing the wool and roving, which is always fun. Seeing the colors emerge from the dye pot, and having a wide variety of colors to choose from, I'm like a kid in a candy store.

Last week I broke down my painting and Winkle world studio and reinvented the studio from paint to fiber. Its now a wonderful space with everything fiber at my fingertips. What fun!

Bit by bit I'll chip away at my rug, in between designing punch needle patterns. For all you Winkle collectors out there, I haven't quit all together but they will be limited. Merry Melinda is on the Punch frame and will be posted hopefully by the weekend. 

Have a wonderful day! 

Kate 

Four seasons Farm

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!

 It was a beautiful sun filled day in Pittsburgh. The crocus and snowdrops are in bloom, I believe you could sit and watch as the daffodils emerge from the ground.

I'm offering a new pattern in my etsy shop, it's a grouping of 4 patterns in one download.

For easy reference i've added the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

This new pattern is called (Four Seasons Farm) group them together or switch them up seasonably!

The sheep is Spring, the pig is winter, the cow fall, and the goat summer.

The suggested measurement is 10 1/2" x 3" for each , a color code for DMC for detail, and Valdani for the background, all four seasons use the same valdani color.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

 Don't forget to take a break from your punching to enjoy the fresh spring air!

Kate 

My little Nook

My little Nook for punch needle and Rug Hooking

Thought I would show where I do my punching..very comfortable! Hope it gives people some ideas. The light is an artist light with two kinds of bulbs for true color or daylight color..but I still try and pull my colors in daylight. The hookers frame is attached the table and the frame rotates...it makes punching easier. The little drawer and the cabinet hold the threads and essentials.

WEB SHOW - April 2014

APRIL WEB SHOW

Welcome to my first web show, I am hoping it all goes well, and the buy now buttons work, if there are any problems please let me know by emailing me at kgillery@gmail.com.

 Enjoy,

Kate

ROCK'IN RABBIT

(Punch Needle Pillow)

Hand sewn onto hand dyed, boiled wool. Backing is also hand died boiled wool.
Stuffed with wool roving.
This little pillow measures: 8 1/2"   x  6 1/2"  x  2 1/2"

Rock'in Rabbit can now be found on Etsy:   CLICK HERE

HARVEST
(Winkle)
Paper mache sculpture
Harvest time has arrived and it looks like the tomatoes and cabbage are ready, the carrots have been carefully placed in the basket, Ready for tonight's meal.
Will look adorable on a shelf in a kitchen or mud room,
This little winkle measures: 5" tall including shovel handle  x  4" Wide  x  3" Deep

Harvest can now be found on Etsy:   CLICK HERE

MUSHROOM WINKLE

Paper mache sculpture

This little fellow has found it's way to the top of the mushroom, it's quite a majestic view for a snail.

This little winkle measures: 3 1/2" tall   x  3 1/2" Wide  x  2 3/4" Deep

Mushroom can now be found on Etsy:   CLICK HERE

FRIENDS 

(Cross Stitch Pillow)

This is my first cross stitch pattern in many years. designed and stitch by me. It is pinked on the edges, stitched with a blue gray floss, stuffed with batting and slightly tea stained. The back is done backwards, with nobodies perfect down the sides.
This little pillow measures: 7" tall   x  5 1/2" Wide  x  1 1/2" Deep

Friends can now be found on Etsy:   CLICK HERE

BIRDIE FOOT STOOL

(Rug Hooking with Antique Stool)

This foot stool is designed, dyed and hooked by Kate, It is so much prettier in person. It is pure wool for durability, and is upholstered onto an antique foot stool using the old Upholstery nails for an old world feel.

This little pillow measures: 12 1/2" tall   x  14" Diameter

Birdie can now be found on Etsy:   CLICK HERE

You can visit more of my Winkles at the Etsy store, click on KateGillery at the top of the page.

or My Etsy Fiber store and patterns , click on the link Briarcottage at the top of the page.

Thank you for stopping by, watch for my next web show coming soon. The bee hive at the top of each page will let you know when. You can also subscribe to the posts and get all the new posts delivered to your email.

Have a great evening,

Kate