Today, my Mom is going to show us how to add a yarn edge to a hooked rug project. This process adds a finished edge to the rug hooking project on both the front and the back. It works best to use a 100% wool yarn or wool blend yarn. Supplies Needed for Yarn Edge: […]
Primitive Turkey Hooked Rug Pattern
I am excited to be releasing this new primitive turkey hooked rug pattern! It is perfect for your fall and Thanksgiving prim decorating. It would make a beautiful fall wall hanging or festive table runner. Turkey Gobbler Rug Hooking Pattern: This new rug hooking pattern has been hooked using number eight felted wool strips (one […]
Finished Punch Needle
I came across this cute little hanging tin basket recently and couldn’t resist. I thought it would be perfect for adding a punch needle project. I decided to add this stacked sheep WOOL punch needle pattern, but it was just slightly too big. So, I shrunk the pattern down just a little bit until if […]
Apple Preserves
Our apple trees were just loaded with apples this year. So far, I have bagged and frozen 85 bags of applesauce, given away 25 gallons of apples, stored apples in the basement for fresh winter eating, and eaten more than my share of fresh apples and apple dessert! Yesterday, I had another five gallon bucket […]
How to Put a Punch Needle Project in a Tin
Today, I am going to show you how to plan the pattern size, punch, and attach a punch needle project in a tin. I came across this vintage tin at a flea market and snagged it so I could put a punch needle project inside. Planning the Punch Needle Pattern: First, you want to determine […]
Fall Hooked Rug Pattern – Boo to You
Today, I have this new fall hooked rug pattern available in my Etsy shop. It is a cute primitive style hooked rug, perfect for your fall and Halloween decorating! It is based off my Boo to You punch needle bowl filler pattern. Boo to You Rug Hooking Pattern: This new rug hooking pattern has been […]
Boo to You – Fall Punch Needle Pattern
Today, I am releasing this new fall punch needle pattern. It is titled “Boo to You”. Boo to You Punch Needle Pattern: The pattern features an adorable black cat sitting next to a pumpkin. This punch needle pattern is designed to be sewn into a bowl filler or shelf sitter. The pattern includes complete instructions […]
Sewing a Purse
Over the weekend, I worked on making myself a new purse. I started with this purse pattern intending to make the top left bag, but without the ruffle. I chose to make it in blues and some denim scraps I had. I ended up (sort of) following the directions to sew the crazy quilt front […]