Today, I am going to show you how I hand dye wool using Cushing’s powdered dyes. Hand dying wool allows you to create the colors you want for your projects. You can create solids or a mottled, blotchy fabric which will give you more depth and movement in your wool appliqué and hooked rug pieces. […]
Snowman Pick Tutorial
In this tutorial, learn the easy process to make your own snowman pick, perfect for winter decorating, from start to finish. This is perfect to poke in with some winter greenery or icicles. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will […]
Punching a 3 Strand Pattern with 6 Strands
Someone recently asked me if they could punch one of my punch needle patterns using six strands of embroidery floss instead of three strands. Now, all of my punch needle patterns have been designed using 3 strands of embroidery floss. But, if you prefer punching with six strands, that is perfectly fine with me. But, […]
Winter Snowman Punch Needle Pattern
Today, I have a new Winter Snowman Punch Needle Pattern available. It is a companion pattern to this snowman rug hooking pattern. It is called “Brr It’s Cold”. The Winter Punch Needle Pattern is now available in my Etsy shop. Brr It’s Cold Punch Needle Pattern: This winter punch needle pattern features a snowman all […]
Winter Snowman Hooked Rug Pattern
Today, I am releasing this new Winter Snowman Hooked Rug Pattern. With its black and white buffalo checks and bundled up snowman, it is a perfect addition to your winter decorating. Hang it on a dowel rod or on a primitive looking stick with the wool loops or you can leave the loops off and […]
How to Create a Hooked Rug Wall Hanging that isn’t DRooPY
Today, I am going to show you how to create a hooked rug wall hanging that isn’t droopy. This technique adds a wooden dowel rod to the back of the hooked rug so the rug doesn’t sag in the middle when you hang it. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience, which means […]
Saint Nick Punch Needle Pattern
Today I am releasing a new Christmas Saint Nick Punch Needle Pattern. It is a companion to our Saint Nick rug hooking pattern. The punch needle pattern is now available in my Etsy shop. Saint Nick Punch Needle Pattern: This punch needle pattern features a primitive style Santa Clause holding a Christmas tree. He is […]
Saint Nicholas Rug Hooking Pattern
I have a new Saint Nicholas Rug Hooking Pattern releasing today. It is perfect for your primitive Christmas decorating. It is called “Saint Nick”. Be on the lookout for a companion Christmas punch needle pattern soon. Saint Nick Rug Hooking Pattern: This prim style hooked rug has been hooked with #8 wool strips (one fourth […]