In this post, I am going to show you how to assemble these two punch needle garden scenes. We will start with the cabbage garden scene. Supplies for Cabbage Garden Scene: Supplies Used: 9-1/2″ wide finished oval paper mache box Finished punch needle bunny Mini garden sign Craft Glue 10″ length of mini fence Jute 3 Wool […]
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Stand Alone Bunny Punch Needle Pattern
I just listed this new bunny punch needle pattern in my Etsy shop. This adorable punch needle bunny has a flat bottom, allowing her to be free-standing. She also has a 3 dimensional arm so she can hold onto something! She would be cute holding onto a rake or a shovel, or a carrot or […]
Primitive Fence Tutorial
I have decided to display one of my latest punch needle bunnies on a paper mâché box with a little vegetable garden. A picket garden fence would be a perfect backdrop to the scene. It was really easy to make the fence, so I am sharing with you the primitive fence tutorial. This mini fence […]
Adding 3D Arms to a Punch Needle Project
I like to add a 3 dimensional arm to some projects to make it easier for them to hold onto something. Today, I will show you my method for adding 3D arms to a punch needle project. Watch the Punch Needle Video: Prepare the Punch Needle Arm: Punch the arm separate from the rest of […]
DIY: How to Hand Dye Wool
Today, I am going to show you how I hand dye wool using Cushing’s powdered dyes. Hand dyeing 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 […]