I have many punch needle projects that I have finished punching but I haven’t completed them to be displayed. In this post, I will show you how I added a wool backing and a crinkly ribbon so I could make a hanging punch needle. It is the perfect size to hang on a furniture knob […]
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Winter Snowman Ditty Bag
In this post, I am going to show you how to make a no sew winter snowman ditty bag. Of course you can use this with your Christmas decor, but it also makes a great piece to display all winter long – through January and February! Watch the Craft Video: Make the Ditty Bag: You […]
Finish Edges on Monks Cloth
You can use monks cloth as a foundation fabric for rug hooking or rug punching with yarn. In this post, I will show you three different ways to finish the edges on monks cloth so it doesn’t unravel while you are working on your project. I know some of you don’t have a serger or […]
Pineapple Welcome Punch Needle Pattern
I am excited to be releasing this new primitive punch needle embroidery pattern today! It features a pineapple and the word ‘Welcome’. The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality so they go together perfectly. If you love pineapples, you might also like this pineapple bowl filler pattern. Pineapple Welcome Pattern: This punch needle project measures […]
Primitive Santa Bowl Fillers
In this post, I will show you how I made some primitive Santa bowl fillers. The Santas have been made with muslin fabric and painted. I used cotton batting for the trim on their coat and hat and finished them off with some jingle bells and fluffy beards. Watch the Video Tutorial: Make the Primitive […]
Vintage Christmas Decor: Paper Mache Bells
In this tutorial, I will show you how I made paper mache bells in the style of vintage paper mache bells using a Dollar Tree plastic bell for a mold. Watch the Video Tutorial: Make the Paper Mache Bells: I bought a large plastic bell at Dollar Tree. They sell these single large bells that […]
Primitive Wax Bell Bowl Fillers
In this craft tutorial, I will be making some primitive wax bell bowl fillers. The bell bowl fillers are easily made using some large jingle bells, bee’s wax, instant coffee, and cinnamon. These look great in a bowl with your other primitive Christmas decor. Watch the Video Tutorial: Make the Wax Bell Bowl Fillers: I […]
Rug Hooking 101: Outline a Project
Once again, we have my mom joining us for this post. She is going to demonstrate how she outlines a rug hooking project when using monks cloth as her foundation fabric. This rug hooking pattern has both straight lines and a curved outline edge and she will show us both! For the background on this […]
