I just finished this new cobbler sign punch needle pattern. I was inspired to draw this design upon seeing an antique shoe repair sign. I love how the old signs were shapes so people could easily recognize which shop they needed. The Cobbler Punch Needle Pattern: This cobbler sign punch needle pattern has a boot […]
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Fall Punch Needle: Jack-o-Lantern Bag
I loved how this fall punch needle project turned out so much that I decided to share it as a free pattern for you! This Jack-o-Lantern pumpkin bag is fun to make with its wool facial features. Watch the Video Tutorial: Punching the Pumpkin: You can draw your own jack-o-lantern pattern or use this free […]
Candy Corn Bowl Fillers
I love making primitive fall decor! In this craft tutorial, I will make some painted fabric candy corn bowl fillers. Painting fabric might sound difficult, but it is really very easy! Watch the Video Tutorial: Make the Fall Bowl Fillers: I used cotton muslin fabric for the bowl fillers. Any white or cream cotton fabric […]
Tie Dye Wool for Rug Hooking
Because I was completely out of any striped wools to use for a background on a rug hooking project, I decided to try tie dyeing some wool. I tried two different methods of folding the wool to see what I would get that might work well for my hooked rug. Watch the Video: Tie Dye […]
Country Primitive Rag Candle Ring:
In this primitive craft tutorial, I am going to make a rag candle ring. I chose to make mine using a solid natural colored muslin fabric, but you could use any color of fabrics to go along with your primitive decor. Watch the Craft Video: Make the Wire Ring: To make the candle ring, I […]
Wool You Be Mine Rug Hooking Pattern
Here’s a new rug hooking pattern now available. It might be a little early for Valentine’s Day decor, but it certainly isn’t too early to start hooking this heart and sheep hooked rug pattern! Wool You Be Mine Pattern: This primitive hooked rug was hooked using #8 worms. When finished, it measures about 10-1/2″ wide […]
Natural Dye Wool: Carrot Tops
I enjoy experimenting with dyeing felted wool for rug hooking, backing punch needle projects, and applique projects. When we harvested our carrots from the garden earlier this summer, I remembered reading in one of my natural dye books that carrot tops make a good dye. Here’s a look at how I used the carrot tops […]
Primitive Pantry Jar
In this primitive craft tutorial, I will show how I upcycled a jar to make a grungy pantry jar with a primitive star. This jar looks like it has been around for a long time and is a perfect addition to your primitive kitchen. I have also made a jar of faux strawberry jam you […]
