The light above the kitchen sink in our house was a fluorescent light with a shelf above the light. It was definitely functional but very dated looking. We decided to do a mini makeover and remove the boards and light and update the look by adding a pendant style light. The part of this makeover […]
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Assemble & Use of the Morgan LapStand
I had someone ask me a couple of questions about the Morgan LapStand, so I thought I would write a quick post to show you how to assemble and use the Morgan no-slip hoop LapStand for punch needle and other fiber arts projects. I love the flexibility of these lapstands. Since they come apart easily, […]
DIY Faux Shaker Pantry Box
I love to decorate with primitive and colonial style items. Unfortunately, these items are not very plentiful in my area and what I do find tends to be quite pricey. So I like to find ways to get the same look as the antiques without having to break the bank. In this post, I will […]
Pearl (Perle) Cotton vs Embroidery Floss Explained
The term pearl cotton floss is used a lot in connection to punch needle or other needle crafts, but what is it? In this post, I will explain what it is and compare it to 6 strand embroidery floss. You might also have seen the term perle cotton floss. Pearl cotton floss and perle cotton […]
Fall Punch Needle Pattern Roundup
Here’s our collection of over 15 different fall punch needle patterns and kits. You will love decorating with these pumpkins, turkeys, black cats, owls, jack-o-lanterns, and more. You will find patterns for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and general fall punch needle projects. Be sure to Pin these Fall Punch Needle Patterns:
Vintage Camper – Replace Bedroom Mirrors
When we first purchased our 1986 Avion camper, it had funky gold swirled mirrors above each of the twin beds. With three kids, we needed extra sleeping room in the camper so we added a bunk above one of the beds. When we removed the mirror to add the bunk, it came out in pieces. […]
Makeover: Shipping Crate to Bookcase
In this makeover post with video, I will show you how I turned an old shipping crate into a bookcase for my craft books. This was an easy and very useful upcycle to help organize my craft room. When my sewing table is opened up, there is a big empty space on the backside. I […]
Punch Variegated Look with Solid Floss
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 […]
