One of the most asked questions from beginner punchers, after how to get the loops to stay in the fabric, is how to make crisp details on punch needle projects. In this post, I will show you four different ways to make sure your details don’t just become blogs and are easily distinguishable. Watch the […]
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Transform a Figurine to Primitive Style
In order to get something else that I wanted, I ended up buying a whole box of items at a recent auction. One of the items was a ceramic sheep figurine. It was a cute little lamb, but it was too modern looking for my primitive, farmhouse style. So, I decided to see if I […]
Price Comparison: 3 strand Valdani vs. DMC
I prefer doing punch needle with 3 strands of floss. I usually use a combination of both DMC and Valdani floss. I am also a budget conscious gal, so I thought I would compare the price of 3 strand DMC embroidery floss and the 3 strand Valdani balls to see which is the most cost […]
Easy Bird Nest Tutorial
It is fun to use nature inspired items in your home. I designed this fast and easy to make bird nest tutorial to be able to add a little bit of nature to my primitive farmhouse decor. This bird’s nest only takes a few supplies and can be made in under 20 minutes. So, let’s […]
Patriotic Punch Needle Pattern Roundup
Here’s our collection of 15 different patriotic punch needle patterns and kits. These America themed patterns include red, white, and blue colors in a primitive, folk art style. There are some eagles, stars, Uncle Sam, George and Martha, flags, sheep, and even a few patriotic snowmen! Be sure to Pin these Patriotic Punch Needle Patterns:
Color Remover Experiment on Rug Hooking Wools
I ran across some Rit Color remover in the clearance section at a store and decided it would be fun to try an experiment using the color remover on some wools that had been reclaimed from old clothing. My mom has quite a stash of recycled wools that she uses for her rug hooking projects. […]
Vintage Camper Soap Dispenser
We have been working on updating our vintage camper for several years. One of the things I really enjoy doing is making accessories to use in the camper. In the kitchen, we just had a plain Softsoap dispenser and I decided I should make a vintage camper themed soap dispenser with a zinc lid. It […]
Spring Tea Towels: Transfer Image with Freezer Paper
In this tutorial, I will show you how I printed a vintage image and transferred it to a flour sack tea towel using freezer paper. The designs are printed using an ink jet printer and then the ink is rubbed onto the fabric. I got two white tea towels at our local Family Dollar / […]
