Tutorial on Finishing A Punch Needle Project

 

I have a lot of needle punched pieces and there are a lot of different uses for them.  Ornaments, pillows, pictures, stockings, door greeters, book covers, little stuffed dolls, pins, necklaces, pincushions, and the list goes on and on.

 

 

I made some simple little videos to show you how I finished the piece above.  The pattern will be available in a couple of weeks if you are interested.  I used Valdani pearl cottons size #8 but you can use your favorite threads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Log Cabin Seasons

It's been raining so much and the temperatures have been so cool for April.  In the evenings I grab my punch needle and spend a little time punching.  I designed the Log Cabin Seasons they can be made into little mug rugs or enlarged for little mats.

I used Valdani pearl cottons size #8 for the samples.  I have listed the pattern for the Log Cabin Seasons as well as the patttern below "Little Log Cabin On The Prairie" over  at my etsy if you are interested.

Little Betty Rae is getting so big and has been walking quite a bit.  She wants to keep up with her big sister and cousin.

Eva Mae turned 3 years old on Sunday!  My goodness it is amazing how fast 3 years has gone bye.

Sloan is getting to where he has a lot of fun taking selfies and each day that I have him seems like I have new ones and videos on my phone!  Today we were at the office after he got out of school and kept himself entertained as you can see!

It is suppose to warm up later this week and I must say I am looking forward to some warmer days even if it does mean back to mowing the lawn and outside chores!  For now think I will find my punch needle and see what happens :)

Happy Trails....Ginger

Little Log Cabin On The Prairie

 

I have been punching again with the Valdani Pearl Cotton #8's.  Such wonderfully dyed colors.

The Little Log Cabin On The Prairie is a pattern I will have available later this week.  You will be able to find it in my etsy shop.

 

Our spring days have been filled with lots of rainy days....the grass is so green and the skies have been so very blue.  Our big red barn is still waiting to be built.  The rains have delayed the builders but we shall not complain about the rains that bring moisture to our pasture grasses and ponds.  We shall just call them showers of blessings!

 

We are very thankful to have my dad back out of the hospital again.  He had quite a bad week last week and we so appreciate all the thoughts and prayers.  

 

This weekend we will celebrate the 3rd Birthday of Eva Mae....my goodness how fast time goes by.

 

I've been hooking, punching, and crocheting in between work, little league baseball games, and everyday chores.  I even tag along a little project to work to do any chance I can get :)  I day with stitching or hooking makes for a happy day here at the farm!

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

 

 

 

 

A Free Doodle BLOOMERS

 Bloomers

A free little doodle just for you!

I punched this piece using Valdani pearl cotton #8's in the following colors

P2

O524

H204

P5

P4

Use the doodle below simple by right clicking and printing.  Enlarge it to whatever size you choose.

You may also rug hook, oxford punch, applique, or needle punch your piece....It's for you so have fun and use whatever medium you choose!

It's been a crazy few weeks.  Dad has been in the hospital but is back home and we would appreciate your prayers as he will be going back in to have more stents placed in a few weeks.  Mom and Dad are taking each day as they come and they sure could use some good nights of rests!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Farm Fresh

 

Farm Fresh is always best!  I've been punching quite a bit lately and using lots of Valdani pearl cottons.  Sure love the way the colors flow throughout your pieces.

 

 

Here is the mini skillet of colors I used in the above project!

 

 

 

 

 

Hand dyed wool threads are fun to use, too!

 

Hoping your spring day is full of blessings.

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Spring Time On The Farm

 

Spring Time is coming down on the farm!  The trees are producing tiny little buds and little sprigs of grass are poking through looking for sunshine. 

 

Love is in the air as the birds are once again looking for little tidbits to make a new little place to feather a nest.  Lots of new little baby calves are playing in the fields as their momma's keep an ever watchful eye.

 

Spring days with scattered rainfalls are so sweet smelling and bring back memories of childhood as it falls across the prairie. The ponds turn a deep rusty red as the Oklahoma red dirt stirs up the water. 

 

Soon it will be time to help with the planting of a big garden that mom and dad have planned.  Seeds have been started and are keeping warm inside a little greenhouse built by dad.  Sweet onions, lots of varieties of tomatoes, squash, green beans, peas, watermelon, corn, and cantaloupe to name a few!

 

Yes, Spring Time is coming down on the farm.

 

I've been playing with the needle punch and valdani threads this one was worked up with soft spring colors in the perle #5's. 

 

A small booklet of the seasons on the farm is in the works....

 

With spring coming really soon....the yard is already asking for a trim!  It will be a busy time for

us this Spring but I don't mind :)

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

In A Pear Tree

We are starting to warm up and boy does the sunshine ever feel good!  We were very fortunate to get some rains and that always helps the pasture grass and the ponds.

While the days are getting longer and a bit warmer....I've been punching things for Christmas!

New little patterns for later on in the year.  I have to get a head start for the days I will spending at Silver Dollar City.

In a Pear Tree was punched with #8 Valdani threads and I really like how the color flows.

I also, started a hooked rug....this one won't be a pattern will be a finished rug for sale later on in the year.

Spring Break for Oklahoma is this week and there are a lot of excited kiddo's ready to enjoy a break from school.  

Our littlest grand Miss Betty Rae celebrated her 1st birthday!

The year flew by so fast.....

This little gal loved having cake :)

Happy Trails.....Ginger