Today I am going to show you how to transfer punch needle patterns with an iron-on transfer pen. Recently, I came across Sublime Stitching’s iron on transfer pens. They are made for transferring embroidery patterns so I wondered how they would work for transferring punch needle patterns. I contacted Jenny Hart at Sublime Stitching to […]
Uncle Sam Rug Hooking Pattern
This new Primitive Style Uncle Sam Rug Hooking Pattern is available today. It was designed after this Uncle Sam punch needle bowl filler. (Curious about how to make bowl fillers? – Learn how to make them here.) In the hooked rug, Uncle Sam has a fluffy wooly beard. And he is waving his American flag. […]
Catch Up & Clean Out
I spent yesterday catching up on listing some new items in my Etsy shop and cleaning out some remnants of red dot tracing fabric and weavers cloth and also listing those. These handmade wooden clamps were designed to attach a pin cushion to the top – just like I did with this bird pin cushion. […]
New Primitive Patterns
Today, I have two new primitive patterns to release. The same summertime patriotic crow is in both – a hooked rug pattern and a punch needle pattern. They both feature a primitive crow perched atop a slice of watermelon. It looks like he has been helping himself to some of the watermelon! He is also […]
Tips for Punching with Variegated Threads
Today, I am going to share with you some tips for punching with variegated threads. I am going to be using Valdani embroidery threads. There are also variegated threads from DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and others. You can also create your own variegated threads by coffee or tea dying embroidery floss. This same technique would […]
Country Home Rug Hooking Pattern
I have a new country home rug hooking pattern available today. This primitive hooked rug was hooked using #8 strips (one fourth inch wide). The finished rug measures about twelve inches wide by fourteen inches tall making it a great size for a rug or wall hanging. In addition to a primitive style saltbox house, […]
Refurbishing an Antique Dresser
I have been slowly refurnishing our oldest child’s vacated bedroom. Last fall, I was at an auction and they couldn’t get a bid on an antique dresser. I hadn’t intended to purchase a dresser, but I just can’t pass up a bargain. My husband would argue about the bargain part since he had to bring […]
Tulip Fraktur Hooked Rug Pattern
I have a new tulip fraktur hooked rug pattern available today. It is based on the design of this punch needle pattern, but it has been hooked in blacks and grays for a beautiful monotone look. I just love the look of antique fraktur folk art! (If you are like me and love it too, […]