Oh What fun!

Good morning everyone! Hope you had a wonderful weekend.. ..Are your outside lights up yet? I am looking a bit like Scrooge on my block...all the neighbors have there's up, need to do that, right? 

I have decided to release this years, remaining three Christmas punch needle patterns all at once.

Time is running short...but there is still time to punch for your 2017 Christmas season.

"Reindeer"

Punch needle pattern

For all the nature lovers out there. 

Measures: 10" high  x 5" wide

it is a three strand punch 

color coded using DMC only. 

"Winter White" 

Punch needle pattern

The picture does not do this one justice. I love it!

3 strand punch

Measuring: 8" high x 5 1/4" wide

Color coded using DMC only.

"Christmas quilt"

Punch needle pattern

Measuring: 7 " high  x 7" wide

color coded using DMC & Moire wool threads 

3 strand punch

 I also have a surprise coming up this month, that I'm so excited about. 

Here is a hint: Dust off that 1 strand needle. If you haven't purchased one yet, ask Santa! 

Sneak peaks coming shortly!

Off to put my lights up!

Enjoy, happy needle working,

Kate

O Christmas Tree

"O Christmas tree"

Hi everyone! I'm hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am popping in to show you my newest folk art design. "O Christmas tree"

This is a Valdani Pearl cotton punch....all the colors are Valdani!  I used #12 but #8 works also in a 3 strand needle. It's a larger piece measuring 5 3/4" wide by 10 1/4" High. If you have the opportunity to stop by my Etsy shop and take a peek, please do! Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/briarcottage

 Enjoy, Kate

2016 Christmas at Briar Cottage

Have yourself A Merry little Christmas

Let your heart be light.

from now on our troubles

will be out of sight.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Make the Yuletide gay

From now on, our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days

Happy golden days, of yore.

Faithful friends who are dear to us

Gather near to us, once more.

Through the years we all will be together

If the fates allow

So hang a shining star upon the highest bough

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Believe in Magic

SOLD

Thank you!

A finished Model Punch Needle 

This listing is a primitive, folk art FINISHED punch needle,  from  ©Briar Cottage Studio / Kate Gillery.     

Named:  (Believe in Magic) (PNP 194F)

It measures 8" wide x 10" high

This Punch Needle is a model for a Punch Needle Pattern. The pattern was revised so it is One of a Kind. The punch is done using Valdani and DMC threads. backed with wool, then backed in a complimentary fabric and edged in looped sari ribbon. All hand sewn no machine work. Look closely and you will see 6 little glass beads rounded by blanket stitched wool.  It reads "Those who don't believe in Magic will never find it!" It is signed and dated. A wonderful addition to your collection.

If you are interested in purchasing this finished Punch it is now listed in my Etsy Cottage Shop:

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

Thank you for your interest,

Kate

Fall Fobs/ornies

Punch Needle Fobs may be used for a necklace or ornament.

These are two little punches what I'm calling fobs they can be used for a necklace as I've done or turned into a ornament for a tree or hang them from a cupboard handle for a unexpected decoration. 

The first are two pumpkins for a fall and the second is for all you kitty lovers out there.

Both come in the same Pattern and are now available in my Etsy Cottage store!

The Pumpkins measure 1 1/4" x 1 1/2"

The cat measures 1 3/4" 1 1/2" 

They are punched using one & three strand of DMC floss.  The pumpkins background is punched using Valdani #12 perle cotton, 100% Colorfast Hand-dyed threads.

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

They do not come with instructions for the finished piece.

 The Pumpkins I've used:

A leather strap

a small piece of broken wicker from an old bait basket

wool backing sewn by hand and blanket stitched on the edge

a bead of coordinating color

small metal beads

 and a old clock gear.

The Cat I've used:

Leather strap

Metal beads

Silver wire stitched to the wool on the inside.

A a variety of beads to compliment the punch.

Wool backing blanket stitched on the edge.

Original Watercolor by Kate "Acorns"

It's a fairly chilly day in Pittsburgh today. 

So I'm settling in to work on some new punch designs for Christmas

and a bit of hooking. 

Have a wonderful day, be creative!

Kate

Summer's trellis

Good afternoon everyone! 

Not sure about your neck of the woods but here in Pittsburgh, It's gorgeous!

Just finished this piece called "Summer's Trellis"

It is a one, two and three strand punch.

With your pattern there is a color code and also how many strands to use. Easy code to follow so don't let that scare you...it's all repeat. I used DMC and Valdani Black in that nice convenient ball, but DMC black would work fine also.

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

Have a wonderful day,

Kate

Home James ebay auction

I'm giving Ebay A try again...it's been many years so I hope this works.
This is for the practice finished punch..."Home James", Wall pocket or mat.
This piece is one of a kind and was not used for the color code. It is a three day auction so don't wait..stop over and see James as the opportunity arises. Thank you and as always Happy Punching, Kate

Heres the link:

EBAY LISTING CLICK HERE

Holly: Finish

This Pattern available in my Etsy Shop:

Holly

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

These round punches are perfect for a beautiful and unusual table scape addition .

For the Holidays, punch as many as you can and make that Holiday table a special one. You can even give them as a gift to all your dinner guests.

Think out of the box!

Kate

Art dolls Quarterly

Good Morning everyone!

I'm am so very honored to be in Art dolls Quarterly. 

"Crackers"   is a paper Mache sculpture. 

Made from an antique cracker jar.

 If you get the opportunity to see or purchase the issue, enjoy!

 It's a wonderful publication. 

Again Thank you.

Kate

Fairy "Tails"

Well it's a cold day in Pittsburgh  the snow is falling. 

But inside Briar Cottage it's starting to look like Spring. Easter will soon be here and I have been working hard on bunnies as we approach the season. This is the second bunny, he was adorable even from the start. I really never know what is going to come out of this head of mine, except for the fact that it will be some form of Bunny.

All about Fairy Tails---he or she is sitting on a wooden paper mached book that has a painting with clouds and castles.

The book he or she is holding and is made from paper mache, then painted with the same castles and clouds.

The bunny is paper mache with fiber whiskers.

Fairy "Tails"

Is for Sale. Lots of Hand painting on this little fellow. He or She is a one of kind piece. Definitely a must have for EaSTER.

I am asking $69.00 for this little sculpture, plus travel fare. PA tax will be added if you live in PA. 

US only.

Fell free to Email me with any questions or to purchase at: KATE

Have a wonderful Day, stay warm!

In my Easter Bonnet

For all my check and strip customers, here's a little bit.

This little bunny is literally sitting in her Easter Bonnet.

In My Easter Bonnet

The first of the bunnies for this year.

This Winkle is one of a kind. The little bunny is made of paper mache, with a hardened linen collar. The bonnet is hand woven with the use of  raffia covered wire and jute. The stand is a brass candle holder, hand painted without the use of stencils, in the checks and stripes I'm known for. Thought I would bring a little bit of it back, by request of  customers.

$39.00 + travelling fees, US only, sorry! Also PA sales tax, if you live in PA.

In my Easter Bonnet, is for sale., If you have any questions or interest please feel free to email me at: KATE 

Fairy House 6

The Pine cone is on the roof, along with the moss.

A nest with a real sparrows egg, to welcome at the front door.

Still can't decide what color to paint the stairs and the fireplace.

detail of the pine cones.

checks on the floor in the kitchen, needs some light in there. 

Back view with fireplace

added some carved wooden pieces I've had kicking around from my painted furniture days.

 

Some texture to the curl on the roof top.

Added some moss and a patio to the floor.

It's coming along!