Monks cloth is recommended as one of the possible foundation fabrics for rug hooking or rug punch. Unfortunately, there are two different fabrics on the market that are both labeled as monks cloth. Find out how to tell which monks cloth is the correct one for rug hooking so you don’t accidentally buy the wrong […]
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DIY Redware Eggs
For some reason, I have a bunch of paper mâché eggs in my craft stash. Since I like redware pottery, I decided to paint some of these eggs to resemble redware. I am going to use these in my Easter spring decorating. I took a piece of redware pottery to the paint aisle of the […]
How to Make Stand Alone Hooked Rug Projects
Today, I want to show you how you can create your own stand alone hooked rug projects. I love making stand alone rug hooking and punch needle projects because they are faster to finish since you don’t have any background to hook or punch. AND I don’t have to figure out how to display them […]
Nesting Bird Pin Cushion Tutorial
In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a nesting bird pin cushion. This tutorial will show you how to make the nest to put under a completed bird. My bird is a punch needle sewing bird made from this pattern. You could also make a sewing bird from wool or cotton fabrics. […]
Hooked Rug Bunny Pattern
Just in time for spring decorating, I am releasing this new hooked rug bunny pattern today! With a flat weighted bottom, this rug hooking rabbit can stand all on her own. She is carrying a wool basket on her back that is the perfect size to fit an Easter egg or a carrot. Because of […]
Beginner Rug Hooking – How to Press a Finished Hooked Rug
You finished hooking a rug, but there is still work to do to complete the project. The next step is to press the finished hooked rug. I learned to do this with a damp pressing cloth and my iron set to the wool temperature. Steam press the rug and then let it dry on the […]
Punch Needle Nesting Bird Pin Cushion Pattern
This sweet nesting blue bird pin cushion will make the perfect addition to your sewing area! The punch needle pattern includes instructions for making both the 3D bird and the cotton nest. You could also use the punched blue bird as a make-do, bowl filler, or ornament. Nesting Blue Bird Punch Needle Pattern: The blue […]
DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Bowl Fillers
I love decorating with bunnies in the spring! They are just so much fun. I have wool bunnies, punch needle bunnies, hooked rug bunnies, and wax bunnies. Perhaps I have a bunny problem! In this tutorial, I will show you how you can make your own chocolate Easter bunny bowl fillers. These are made by […]
