I have seen braided edges done on hooked rugs, but not on a punched piece. I like the idea of the braided edge on punch needle, so I decided to add a wool braided edge to this stacked sheep punch needle pattern. Here’s a tutorial showing how I did it. Braiding the Strips: Measure the […]
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Retro Camper Pillow Rug Hooking Pattern
I have this new retro camper pillow rug hooking pattern available today. Vintage Camper Hooked Rug Pillow: The vintage camper was hooked with #8 wool strips (one fourth inch wide strips). It was hooked with hand dyed aqua and natural colored wools. You could make the camper any color you want. I think it would […]
Woodworking Plans for Gripper Frame
Woodworking Plans for Gripper Frame Your foundation fabric must be kept drum tight while punching. This is easiest to accomplish with a gripper strip punch needle frame. My dad, the woodworker, and I designed this frame with a peek-a-boo bottom just for you punchers. (Although it also works great for rug hooking!) I use mine […]
Tea & Coffee Dyeing Embroidery Floss
After showing you my experiment with dyeing finished punch needle projects, I thought it might be helpful to also see what using tea and coffee to dye the embroidery floss before punching looks like. I will show you step by step my process for dyeing embroidery floss and the results from the dye. Before Starting: […]
Primitive Sheep Pillow Rug Hooking Pattern
Today, I am releasing this new primitive sheep pillow rug hooking pattern. This adorable sheep pillow is perfect for your farmhouse or country style home. Primitive Sheep Hooked Pillow The sheep was hooked with #8 wool strips (1/4″ wide). His body was hooked with a solid natural colored wool. His face, ear, and legs were […]
Coffee & Tea Dye Punch Needle Projects
Make your projects look old: coffee & tea dye punch needle! Sometimes, I want a punch needle project to have an antique primitive look. One way to do this is to dip the finished project into a dye bath of coffee or tea. I will show you how to easily do this yourself to make […]
Stacked Sheep Rug Hooking Pattern
Newly Released: Stacked Sheep Rug Hooking Pattern After finishing this stacked sheep punch needle pattern, my mom wanted to hook the same pattern. So, I enlarged it for her and she got started hooking right away! Stacked Sheep Hooked Rug: She got creative and added a curvy line around the edge. She hooked the bottom […]
Easter Bunny Punch Needle Pattern
I just listed this new Easter Bunny Punch Needle Pattern in my Etsy shop. Easter Greetings Pattern: This cute punched Easter bunny is sitting on top of his Easter egg and carrying a snack in case he gets hungry. This punch needle pattern has been punched using 3 strands of DMC flosses. His three-dimensional whiskers […]
