I use coffee dyed cheesecloth frequently in different primitive crafts and I am out of my aged cheesecloth. In this primitive craft tutorial, I am going to experiment with four different coffee dye recipes to age some cheesecloth. Watch the Video: Coffee Dye Cheesecloth: I purchased two packages of cheesecloth at Dollar General. Each piece […]
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Thanksgiving Blessings Cross Stitch Pattern
This new Thanksgiving cross stitch pattern was just listed in my Etsy shop. It is a companion pattern to my Pumpkin Gobbler punch needle and rug hooking patterns, but since I added the word Blessings to the cross stitch version, I decided to change the name to Thanksgiving Blessings. Thanksgiving Blessings Cross Stitch Pattern: This […]
Primitive Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern
I just finished this cross stitch sampler pattern on our last camping trip! The pattern is now available in my Etsy shop. Clara’s Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern: This cross stitch design was stitched with 2 strands of DMC floss on 28 count linen over 2 threads. It is 92 x 88 stitches, making it measure […]
Primitive Flag Ditty Bag
In this quick and easy primitive craft tutorial, I make a patriotic ditty bag using a small flag from the dollar store. It is fun to make simple no sew crafts like this that you can add to your decor on the same day! Watch the Video: Make the Flag Ditty Bag: During the summer […]
Primitive Flag Wreath
I cut up a scrap piece of wood and glued it together to make a primitive star flag wreath. I actually did not hang the star wreath on my door though. I put it on the top of a cabinet to display this summer to celebrate the 4th of July. Watch the Video: Make the […]
Patriotic Hooked Mug Rug
I used a leftover small piece of monks cloth and some leftover worms to hook this patriotic hooked mug rug. It is based on the American flag with red, white, and blue stripes, a star, and 1776. Watch the Video: Make the Hooked Mug Rug: I had a small leftover piece of monks cloth that […]
Stacked Sheep Cross Stitch Pattern
Here’s another one of my punch needle designs that I turned into a cross stitch pattern. It features 3 stacked sheep and the word WooL. It has both a punch needle and rug hooking companion pattern. WooL Cross Stitch Pattern: This cross stitch design was stitched with 2 strands of DMC floss on 28 count […]
Fraktur Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern was inspired by antique Pennsylvania Dutch fraturs. It is a companion pattern to my Bird Love punch needle and rug hooking designs – with an added sampler alphabet. Bird Love Cross Stitch Pattern: This cross stitch design was stitched with 2 strands of DMC floss on 28 count linen over 2 […]
