I love punching with variegated threads! But, sometimes, I don’t have just the right color in my stash for my punch needle project. I have done some trial and error and figured out an easy way to create the look of a variegated punch needle project using solid DMC embroidery floss. I used this technique […]
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Thrifted Crock Makeover
I love the look of salt glazed crocks. But they are hard to find and when I do find them, they are quite expensive! Since I haven’t been able to snag a bargain crock at an auction, I decided to try to recreate the look of one using a newer crock and paints. Read on […]
Farmhouse Sign Make over
I have had this wooden sign for several years hanging in my entry way. I recently found a cabinet to hang there instead so I needed to re-home the sign. I decided it would be the perfect time to make over my farmhouse style wooden sign with a new verse and different coloring and then […]
5 Ways to Save Money on Punch Needle
I love finding a bargain and saving money- whether it is at an estate sale, auction, or just in the grocery store! In this post I will share five easy things you can do to save money on punch needle projects. Watch the Video: 1: Use Small Pieces of Weavers Cloth: Small leftover pieces of […]
Shoo Fly Screen Tutorial
I had been wanting an antique shoo fly screen but they are difficult to find so I decided to make one with an old strainer. I will show you what I did in this shoo fly tutorial. I started out with an antique wire strainer. I looked for one that already had a bit of […]
Rug Hooking: Cut Sizes for Wool Strips
Hooked rugs are made up of strips of felted wool called cuts. Some rug hooking patterns will tell you which cut size to use. Most of my hooked rug patterns use a #8 cut size. Read on to learn what the rug hooking cut sizes mean. Watch the Video: Rug Hooking Cut Sizes: The cut […]
Sew Primitive Strawberries: a Tutorial
I love the look of handmade sewn primitive strawberries (the extra long skinny ones). My favorite pin cushion is a primitive strawberry that I made from quilting cotton and felted wool and stuffed with some crushed walnut shells. I decided to add some smaller prim strawberries to my collection to put in one of my […]
Patriotic Sheep Bowl Fillers Punch Needle Pattern
I have a new punch needle pattern to share with you today. It is for these adorable patriotic sheep bowl fillers. The three dimensional sheep are having a parade to celebrate their love of country. Put these in your treen ware bowl or lean them up against something and set them upon a shelf. In […]
