Nine Ladies Dancing

"Nine Ladies Dancing"

Hi Everyone, It's a beautiful afternoon here in Pittsburgh. 

Just wanted to pop in to let all you 12 days of Christmas punchers know that the newest is available now in my Cottage Etsy shop.

 I do hope everyone is having fun with this series.

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

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Also the next set of ornies is available.

Set 4 of 6, 

7 swans a swimming and 8 Maids a milking!

Like many other designers we are now starting on Fall. It is just around the corner.

Whoopee, my favorite time of year.

The first 2016 fall pattern is off the hoop and getting coded, look for it shortly!

Wishing you a wonderful day, Enjoy

Kate

8 Maids a Milking

12 Days of Christmas

Good Monday Morning to everyone.

The days are long but they are certainly a blur!

Popping in today to offer the next Punch to the Twelve days of Christmas.

We are now up to 8. 

This is a three strand punch, using DMC for detail and Valdani for the background.

 I have many inquiries on whether I have the full set. I don't, sorry! My original plan was a punch a month so I have been designing only one a month. 

They are all the same size, and the colors blend so that they will

 fit together nicely when we are done. 

They are available as a digital download. 

Pattern Printed alone by snail mail.

You may also choose whether you would like it already printed on weavers cloth, or opt for the pattern with a blank fat quarter of weavers cloth.

The new pattern is now available in my Cottage Etsy Store:

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

Wishing every a wonderful first day of summer! ENJOY,

Kate

Below are all the Patterns thus far!

Set 3 - Twelve days of Christmas - Ornies

Good Monday morning to you all! 

Very busy weekend! I've been busy placing orders, plus getting the new Twelve Days of Christmas, Ornies pattern up and ready ..it is now available in my Cottage Etsy Shop.

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

 I have been playing with ideas for the 8 maids a milking..I'm hoping it will be ready towards the end of this week.

A quick note on Notes...I am now offering reproductions of my Original Watercolors as Notes (sets of 6 + envelopes)....while you're browsing the patterns take a look! 

Thank you for all your comments and likes, 

also for the overwhelming response to my patterns! 

It's gorgeous here in Pittsburgh today, so I'm off the punch! 

Have a wonderful day,

Kate

Partridge & Pear - Turtle Doves

French Hens - Calling Birds

3 & 4 Ornies

3 French Hens and 4 Calling Birds Ornies

Set 2

12 Days of Christmas Ornaments

Each measures 4 inches high by 3 1/2 inches wide.

They are 2 & 3 strand punches, which can be done using the three strand CTR needle.

I will be adding directions for assembly on the tips and tricks page. ASAP!

Set 1 is now available in my Etsy Cottage Shop:

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

Have a wonderful day, Happy Punching,

Kate

Seven Swans a Swimming

"Seven Swans a Swimming"

Good morning all! I can't believe it's half way through May already? It's been a blur! 

Time to  post the next 12 days of Christmas,

Seven Swans a Swimming.

This is a three strand punch.

Color Coded using DMC for detail and Valdani #12 perle cotton for the background.

It is available as a instant jpg download or printed pattern only (snail mail), 

also pre printed on weavers cloth by (snail mail). 

Now available in my Etsy Cottage Shop: 

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

Coming this week:

 The next set of ornies. (Set 2)..... 3 french hens & 4 calling birds. 

And two Patriotic Punches just in time for the Fourth of July.

Keep an eye open!

Happy Punching!

Kate

12 Days Ornament Set 1 of 6

Fun little punches!

(Set 1 of 6)

One Partridge & Pear-----Two Turtle Doves

ORNAMENTS

Good Morning everyone... I've had so many requests for Ornaments, Thank you!

I have grouped them in twos so the Etsy download can handle them. They are revised from the mats so they match. Look closely and you will see a ring at the top and a small ring at the bottom...This summer I will be looking for Antique Finds to hang at the bottom, Keys, Jewelry etc. Can't wait to see the Christmas tree this year.

Each measures 4 inches high by 3 1/2 inches wide.

They are 2 & 3 strand punches, which can be done using the three strand CTR needle.

I will be adding directions for assembly on the tips and tricks page. ASAP!

Set 1 is now available in my Etsy Cottage Shop:

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

Have a wonderful day, Happy Punching,

Kate

12 days of Christmas Duo

Two Pattern Offering

"Five Golden Rings"

"Six Geese A Laying"

This month I am offering Two of the Twelve days of Christmas Patterns. My thinking is that it will pull us ahead, so we won't be rushed in the Holiday Season. 

They are both 3 strand punches 

using DMC for details and Valdani 100% Colorfast, Hand dyed Perle Cotton for background.

All the Patterns are the same size for finishing purposes (7 1/4" wide  x 5 1/2" High). 

If I could, I have been asked if I could revise the patterns into ornaments, What a wonderful idea! Thank you for mentioning it! Is there an interest in having ornaments on the Twelve Days of Christmas? Please let me know in the comments. 

We woke to a dusting of snow this morning, Yuk! I'm off to Punch a very colorful spring pattern this morning in hopes that it will arrive here very soon.  The white stuff is beautiful, but I'm ready for the Garden and the smell of warm earth.

Happy Punching,

Kate

Four Calling Birds

"Four Calling Birds"

Twelve Days of Christmas

We are now on the 4th day of Christmas, a folk art rendition of four pheasants. I never realized there were so many birds in the twelve days of Christmas. I've sang, in my head only, since I am a horrible singer, since I was a child, who knew?

This is a 3 strand punch, using DMC for detail and Valdani for the Background. I do this on most of my patterns. The Valdani is so nice in the backgrounds for non threading, being that it's a continuous ball plus the colors are beautiful in the variegations.

Before we get too far with the punches. I also wanted to let you know that I am backing each one with wool in various colors. The finish will include these backings.

I hope you are enjoying the one a month twelve days, I am having so much fun designing them!

Happy Punching,

 It is now available in my Etsy shop:

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

Kate

Three French Hens

3 French Hens

Partridge in a Pear Tree

Two Turtle Doves

Twelve Days of Christmas

Punch Needle Patterns

Ok, we're on a role! We are in the third month of The Twelve Days of Christmas!

This is a one pattern a month, by November we will have all the Twelve Days. I will by then figure out the finishing of the project with a how to on my Blog.

I would also like to mention The Cottage Club. This is a free club in which you will receive discounts to my Etsy shop, free patterns, giveaways, etc. come and join us, sign up is located on my blog!

http://briarcottagestudio.blogspot.com/

Three French Hens is now available in my Etsy Shop.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottagIt is a: 

2 & 3 strand Punch

Mixer

measuring: 7 1/4" wide by 5 1/2" high

DMC for details and Valdani 100% colorfast, Hand dyed Threads.

Happy Punching,

Kate

Two Turtle Doves

"Two Turtle Doves"

As promised the second addition to the 12 days of Christmas.

Keeping to the Folk Feel and the earthy tones.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_turtle_dove 

Smaller and slighter in build than many other doves, 

 the European turtle dove may be recognised by its browner colour, and the black-and-white-striped patch on the side of its neck. The tail is notable as the bird flies from the observer; it is wedge shaped, with a dark centre and white borders and tips. When viewed from below, this pattern, owing to the white under-tail coverts obscuring the dark bases, is a blackish chevron on a white ground. This can be seen when the bird stoops to drink and raises its spread tail.

Keep in mind if you like the Doves and do not wish to add the number it can always be omitted by adding the background color instead.

This is the same size as the Partridge in a Pear Tree:

5 1/2" high by 7" wide

It is a three strand punch

Color coded using both Valdani for the background and DMC for detail work.

For sale in my Cottage Etsy Shop:

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

Stay Safe and Warm,

Kate