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

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

Snail's pace

"Snail's pace"

Good Thursday afternoon to everyone.

I hope your weather has been as beautiful as it's been in Pittsburgh...just gorgeous!

I've finally got my yard in shape and feel I'm finally catching up on all the chores!

This week I was able to take a few breaks between chores to punch this wonderful picture of a snail....just to remind myself to slow down a bit and enjoy the simple things in life!

It is a three strand punch, using DMC only! 

It measures 9" high by 6 3/4" wide.

It is now available in my cottage Etsy shop:

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

Let me also take this opportunity to wish you a safe and delightful holiday weekend!

Happy Fourth of July,

Kate

Pumpkin Squash

Monday mornings seem to roll around so quickly don't they?

"PUMPKIN SQUASH"

I am introducing a new design in a Jacobean style punch to my Etsy store:

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

It is color coded using Valdani 100% COLORFAST hand-dyed threads and DMC floss.

Enjoy the rest of your day, Happy Punching,

Kate

Two New Patterns

B is for Bunny

Primitive Blessings

Good morning Everyone!

Today Id like to offer two new patterns in my Etsy shop, Both punched in Primitive colors & Design. Both are color coded using DMC and Valdani Floss.

B is for Bunny is a Three strand Punch, and Primitive Blessings is a Two & Three strand Punch.

Here's the Link:

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

Prim Blessings to all,

Kate

Jack O Pants

Jack O Pants

Good morning everyone, if anyone lives in Pittsburgh...the weather here has been a little bit more like Fall without the gorgeous colors. We've had lots of rain and cooler weather. I don't like to jump forward but being in the pattern business I kind of have to be a few months ahead so forgive me for pushing the seasons.  

Things to come: I am thinking of posting finishing ideas for punch needle. It's been brought to my attention by many of my friends and family on what to do with the finished punches. So stay tuned as I finish the posting of the pattern, In a few days, I will then post an idea on how and what to do with it. I'm hoping that I can dig deep into my imagination and come up with some different ideas. Wish me luck!

Jack O Pants is now available in my Etsy Shop

Wishing everyone a wonderful day,

Kate

Home James

HOME JAMES

Punch Needle Pattern, taken from the sculpture below.

a new pattern I am working on and will be available soon in my Etsy store.

Home James is an original  Winkle sculpture that will be up for auction on Ebay next week!

Just wanted to share a post for today. my time flies by so quickly. 

Have a wonderful day, Happy creating!

Kate

Splish Splash

New Pattern

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

Bad Bunny

Offering this new pattern called Bad Bunny.....Read More......

Valentine

HAPPY 

VALENTINES 

DAY!