Join me to learn how to make these colonial style silhouette portraits using the Cricut machine. My mom found these small oval antique picture frames at an antique store and she wanted to add some colonial style silhouettes to them. I was super excited about this because I knew I could make some silhouettes for […]
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How to Separate a Whole Skein of Floss at Once
I often see questions about how to separate embroidery floss into 3 strands for punching. Some people do it in little sections, a few feet at a time. This works, but it leads to having to thread the needle often! I don’t know about you, but that is my least favorite part of punching. I […]
Bee Scissor Fob Punch Needle Pattern
This Bee Scissor Fob Punch Needle pattern was originally featured in the Birds Bees & Flowers edition of the Kindred Stitches magazine. Today, I am sharing it with you in my free pattern library. It is the perfect accessory to attach to the end of your punch needle scissors to keep them easily visible in […]
Mini Bee Skep Tutorial – from Jute & Bathroom Cup
Today, I have a mini bee skep tutorial for you. Use these adorable little bee skeps as bowl fillers or shelfies in your primitive and farmhouse summer decorating. They are easy to make and you might already have all of the supplies at home – I did! I made this one with a mini bathroom […]
Dye Weavers Cloth Tutorial
Hand dyed weavers cloth makes an amazing background for your punch needle projects. Find out how to dye weavers cloth in this punch needle tutorial. I used some of my hand dyed weavers cloth in this summertime watermelon and crow punch needle project. I punched the subject of the project – and a border around […]
Use Leftover Weavers Cloth – Punch Needle
Do you have a collection of small pieces of leftover weavers cloth? I always seem to have many pieces lying around so I have come up with several ideas and projects to use up these small pieces of weavers cloth. Watch the Video: Sew the Pieces Together: I often end up with small pieces of […]
Primitive Easter Eggs Tutorial
This primitive Easter egg tutorial will show you how to make these cute Easter eggs out of plastic eggs. These primitive eggs are a great addition to your farmhouse Easter decorating. Add them to a bowl or basket full of “aged” Easter grass. They would also look great next to these handmade primitive carrots. Supplies […]
Primitive Carrots Tutorial
This primitive carrots tutorial will teach you how to make this adorable spring carrot bundle. I will show you how to draw your own carrot pattern, sew and paint the fabric carrots, and finish them into a primitive carrot bundle. You can use the primitive carrot bundle or single carrots to add to your spring […]
