Circle design

Circle design for the 8" Auburn hoops

8" Auburn hoop

beautifully designed awesome hoop.

Close up of pattern.

Good Monday morning, the sun is finally shining today, Whoot whoot!

I am still excited about these new Auburn frames:

https://auburnhoops.co/ 

I did try and punch in it, but to be honest...I cannot punch nicely and comfortably in a hoop. So I very quickly switched to my frame. I guess it's all in what you get used to. 

It did seem to hold nicely. I think it's a wonderful alternative for finishing. (no sew right)

They come in many shapes and sizes.

Back to the punch.

This is a 8" diameter punch needle pattern. Color coded using DMC. It is a three strand punch, on weavers cloth using CTR 3 strand needle.

Fun all season punch!

Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

Enjoy the day hope the sun is shining for you,

Kate

Lesson 4 Just starting

Good morning everyone, my 4th video is now up and running. 

This video gives you a close up view of punching using a CTR needle. Explains the basics of punching shapes. If your just starting, it will help make your new venture a little smoother. Stop by, take a lookl! Please subscribe to follow along. 

Have a wonderful weekend! Kate

Hoop vs Frame

You can use a common embroidery hoop, but let me point out, your fabric.......CLICK HERE TO READ MORE 

Gauge your needle

Gauge your needle

When gauging your needle, you are setting your loop length....Read more on ....

http://punchneedletips.blogspot.com/

Threaders & Threading a Needle

Threading a Cameo Ultra Punch & CTR Needles

Information on Threaders and Threading your 

Cameo & CTR Needles Can be found on my Punch Needle Tips page......Read More...

Have a wonderful Friday,

Kate

Comparing Punch Needles

Comparing Punch Needles.....Read more

A new Page at Briar Cottage

I have been asked over and over again to teach punch needle. I have to tell you I am not a writer nor am I a teacher... but figured I would give it a try. The best I can do is give tips and tricks occasionally to help you along your new or old venture. 

Very first punch from a kit

I am an artist, I don't believe in rules I believe in the venture..Rules are a starting point, a beginning, a basic start. So I will include the basic rules and also try to include ways to make it more interesting, break the rules, try new ventures, experiment! 

Follow along with me, if you have any questions please place a comment on the post and I will try and give you an answer as soon as I can! If you would like to receive my posts you can follow along by subscribing to the email list on the side.

The tip and Learning will be on a new page...listed in the other links on the side bar. I haven't decided exactly how I will approach this venture. But I'm thinking for the moment I will link a picture from here to the new post on the Punch Needle Tips page until everyone gets used to it. If  you have a better way of doing it please let me know!

The First Post is a shopping list of needed supplies. See More click here


Happy Punching!
Kate