Taaa Daaa Take a LOOK.

Definitely NO embellishing. 

Not even going to think about it.

Olde Pennsylvania Butter Stamp

I like it like it is...

the mini pom poms 

just were not meant for this one.

A really close up look.

I dooo like it...
and the rusty heart pan is perfect for this.

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Thanks for your patience everyone... 

EnJoY the rest of the month,

Peace and blessings for all

& 

God Bless America

Barb

A SNEEK PREVIEW

Started punchin' this morning...

This is the backside...lookin' pretty to me.

 Hope to finish this weekend.

Will show the front side then...hope it will be prettier.

Just a little tease for now...

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P.S.:  
YES, I finally caved in to embellishing the 
1800's Heart Butter Mold.
To me it now looks finished.

* * *
Geees, January is almost gone...wait for me.

Anyways, EnJoY what is left of it,

Peace for All,

Barb

Just started another HEART Design...

I have just sketched another HEART design. This one is reminiscent of an Olde Pennsylvania Butter Stamp. 

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I recently purchased a few of these sweet rusty tin heart pans. 

Now, I must find some use for them.

I am pleased and will be anxious to see how this one 

turns out with my new punch needle design.

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* * *

'Tis pouring rain this morning with some snow flurries mixed in.

I'd be happy with only SNOW.

...shut my mouth and be happy with the rain... 

WE NEED IT DESPERATELY.

TTYL,

Peace for ALL, 

***God Bless America***

1800's Butter Mold ~ HEART

EXCEPT FOR SOME EMBELLISHMENT...

The punching is done.

Maybe a charm??? but where to put it???
I thought of some tiny trim tucked in around 
the heart and the rusty tin pan framing it.

Not really sure, but it needs something. 
maybe NOT...Less is More.

For now I like the small easel for display.

 That may change in due time.

 

* * * Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Blessings,
Barb

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1800's BUTTER MOLD HEART~Punch Needle Design

 I saw a 1800 Butter Mold design with a heart, loved it

and have been working on a design for Valentine's Day.

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A closer look of my sketching... 

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 This is the backside of my Punch Needle Design, 

which I think is prettier than the front...for now.

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I like intrigue...

So I will wait 'til it is finished for the rest of this story.

Hope to see ya then.

Thanks for visiting,

***God Bless America***

Barb

A QWIK LOOK...'Tis Framed.

Spent the afternoon painting the frame 
with my all time favorite... 
The 'Tortoise shell' finish.

Looking good...now I have to clean house 

after putting Christmas Decorations away...

and then find a spot for it.

Just wanted to share with a qwik note...

Thanks for visiting & have a great day.

* * * 

Peace for ALL with Blessings,

Barb

First time Hooking...

This has been a slow process for me...learning as I go with my share of 'goof ups'.

Actually, I think I am allergic to this burlap (am using it 'cause my Grama used it) and she was always an inspiration to me.

After about 10 to 15 minutes of hooking 

my eyes begin to burn and water.  

Sounds like allergies to me.  

I know I am hooking too tight 

(after doing some research on various tutorials), 

but that is part of the learning curve...right?

Also, if you look closely, the dark strips have a lot of loose threads 

that seem to be a problem for me...or is it just me?

So now I am seriously thinking of making this smaller.

The size of my foot rest top is 9" x 17".

Perhaps 7" x 15" or so, thus giving me a 

 1" to 1 1/2" border all around.  Sounds good to me.

Don't think I will continue using this burlap after this project. 

That means finding another suitable backing 

for the primitive look and feel that I love.  

I am open for suggestions.

Any HELP will be greatly appreciated.

* * *
Thanks for visiting...
Peace & Blessings,
Barb

Punchin' 'N Hookin'

Happy 2017 to ALL

with Blessings & Peace as always.

* * *

I really did not have much 'Play time' during the 

Christmas Holidays.

'WELCOME' punch needle is finished but now must work on giving the the frame a faux finish...

am still undecided about which one to do.

The design was laced to a foam core backing 

which fits nicely into this frame.

As I was about to finish this piece I conveniently ran out of floss for the background...which happened to be DMC, Ecru that I coffee stained with Chuck's left over coffee some time ago. 

Not having anymore of that particular color of floss in my stash meant trekking to HL (8 miles one way).  

The real challenge was getting the stain to match.  
There is a subtle difference. 
It's 'Primitive', this is my justification.

As soon as the Holiday dust settles, I'll be painting the frame.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year too.

Gots to paint that frame and then do some hookin'...

Gonna keep out of the kitchen for a while...

* * * 
God Bless America

&

TTYL,

Barb

WELCOME sign with PINEAPPLE

Back to my Punch Needle for a little change of pace.

Here's a sketch of my design that has been inspired by several seen on that naughty 'Pinterest'.  

 It measures approximately 4" x 12"... a nice size that will eventually be framed for our entry way.

So far I am pleased with the progress..

A closer look at the pineapple for which I used 

a Valdani varigated floss. 

Am using stitch depth #2 for the letters, pineapple and leaves.  

All the rest will be #1 setting...

I like the subtle interest it provides..something like embossing.

Will be spending some time on my hooked rug next...

as soon as I can decide on a color for the wool strips &

 because I am sooo unpredictably impulsive.

Thanks all...for visiting.

Hope your Thanksgiving was great...

Daughter Pam, Son Jeff, DIL Cassie and Grandson Kyle 
teamed together to make ours awesome.

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Peace & Blessings for all,
Barb 

"HAPPY THANKSGIVING"

A qwik look at my hooking progress

More importantly

~Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Day~

 with abundant Peace and Blessings for you and yours,
Barb

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God Bless America

FIRST TIME HOOKED RUG

FIRST TIME FOR ME!

Hope my Grandma is looking down on me 

and guiding with her expertise.

Not that I need any more projects

 cause my bucket lists are getting very full.

Here is my sketch ... as I looked for inspiration and finally found this from 'oldcolonyprimitives'.  
To now "oldecolonyprimitives"
Designed by Stephanie Haber.

Stephanie was kind enough to allow me to use her design for my sloped foot rest... Thank you LOTS Stephanie.

I have some strips(worms-yuk), burlap(this is what my Granma used) and I have one of her hooks. Also purchased a 12" square Rug hooking frame.  

'Tis time for the fun to begin...hopefully.

Ohhh my ... off to a sad start,
but it is my first time.

Thanks for visiting,
"God Blessed America"

Peace for ALL,

Barb

 

~"GOD BLESSED AMERICA"~

YES INDEED . . .

AUTUMN SAMPLER is done...

'AUTUMN SAMPLER'
my largest 'Punch Needle' project, EVER.

Designed by Doreen Frost

~  Listed on my ETSY ... ~
CLICK here

I whip stitched a piece of black wool 

to the backside..

 Placed it in my wooden dough bowl with 

a"Halloween" pillow tuck.

and now all by itself... 'SIMPLE'.

I am doing another of those 'Happy Dances' ...

one you do not want to see. 

Now, off searching for a small, rug hooking, gripper, lap, frame ... one in 'good used condition' if possible.

The search is on...

do ya know of any one wanting to sell one of theirs??? 

 Let them know I might be interested.

~GOT ONE~


~Thanks friends for visiting~

Peace for all and God Bless America,

 * * *

Barb

SAL Sampler from Blackbird Designs

It is finished and framed. 

~ HERE IT IS ~

It is a SAL pattern from "Blackbird Designs."

 I started this back in June...working on it 

in between other endeavors.

It  has been aged to give it a tyme worn look.

I love strawberries, anyway I can get 'em. 

There is only 5 on here 
but they caught my attention.

I laced it to foam core board.

Purchased an unfinished custom made frame.

Gave it the faux tortoise grain finish.

Tried not to get too many reflections but 

that is almost impossible for me.

Just another of my updates.
Thanks so much for visiting.


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Enjoy the day,

God Bless America,

 *  *  *

Barb 

 

Too late for our 2015 Halloween

PLUM STREET SAMPLERS: 

Jack's Sweet Shoppe: Olga's Tart! 

~ ~ ~

Didn't make it in time for 2015 Halloween.

So here it is now...Drum roll please,

cause it is adorable.

It is 4" round.

I almost went blind on the small 36 count linen.

Instead, I have managed to loose my hearing...NO JOKE.

I hate hearing aids and not hearing like I used to, 
but better that than my eyes... 
I am thankful for small blessings.


YES ~ Tis SOLD 
Thank you so much... Hope you will enjoy as much as I did creating it.  It was a 'FUN' project in spite of the 36 count linen.

Have an early HAPPY HALLOWEEN 

and Peace for all,

Barb

 

 

THIS IS B I G ~

This is my first really big punch needle project...

I L O V E  the design &

 the size did not discourage me.

It is "Autumn Sampler" by Doreen Frost.

Had to purchase a 17" Morgan Hoop.

Can't really tell much from this picture

as is in its very early stages.

I do have all the black done.

 Now it will all be fill-in with the orange...
 easy peasy

Here's an idea that may be helpful to you Punchin' Ladies.

I set my Punch Needle, "Floss Keep Pot" 

(Pots made by me, available on my Etsy)

and placed it up on this wooden pedestal.

It has been a tremendous help keeping the floss clear 

 and out of my way when rotating and turning the hoop during the punching process.  

I just might use this method for all my punchin'.

Looks like I just may be punching more biggies too...

gots to put that 17" hoop to work.

Thanks for visiting...Enjoy the week

Peace for all

God Bless America & the Donald too...

Keep safe everyone

Barb

"CROWS TREASURES"

This has been keeping me busy for the past few days.

I sketched out my idea with pencil and paper.

Then, making my idea become a reality.

Here it is...

"CROWS TREASURES"

* * *

Included is the 4" round canvas coaster, painted    

with a spider's web and generously sealed.

 * * *
Punch Needle figures are

mounted on a vintage strainer.

All are hand sewn, gently stuffed.

 Backed with black felted wool.

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The Jack-O-Lantern on a stick is separate.

Can be used as a Pick for another display

(if so desired)

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He even has an 'ID' tag...

Sooo cute and very pleased with 
"CROWS TREASURES"

Yes, it is listed on my 

EBAY...

Tis SOLD...

HAPPY THOUGHTS & DOINGS

I DESPERATELY NEED A CHANGE OF PACE AND THOUGHTS.

How about a nice bowl of Strawberries???

 I have been collecting and making for a couple of years...

more so recently.  

These are such fun for me.

There are so many ways that you can embellish them...

that's the part I enjoy the most.

It's great deviation from the time consuming 
 'counted cross-stitch'. (I am a slow stitcher)

It's more like "instant gratification".

Here's one more shot of the same strawberries... 
just want to keep you bored with my mundane doings.

For now,

I'm Goin' to work on some of my Cross stitch...
Ooopps....Well, variety is good for what ails ya.

No More TV ... just prayers for those who need it.

* * *

Peace & Blessings to all,

Barb

P.S. To previous post...Sad and Scary!

These were taken just before sunset, last night.

 Today more of the same...

Please PRAY for the people and animals...

'GOD BLESS AMERICA'

* * *

2nd time in a week...

Last week it was the 'Pilot Fire'...

NOW

(Blue Cut fire)
The Cajon/Devore

We are being ravaged with soot, smoke, losses and sadness...The loss of animal life is overwhelming.  
Thank God, so far no human life has been lost...

Close calls but none so far.

* * *

Pictures taken from our back yard.

We are on the East side of the Mojave River in 

Apple Valley, CA.  The river is underground, no surface water to be seen.  .I have been  told the Mojave River flows North and East, underground in most places, through Hesperia, Victorville, and Barstow...opposite of what rivers West of the 'Continental Divide' run.

So again, we spend our time indoors...

the air is too unhealthy.  
None-the-less, 
we have much for which to be Thankful...

~GOD BLESS US ALL~

* * *

PUNCH NEEDLE ORNAMENTS

I am burnt out...

Almost finished...

2 of each = 8

Each design is a little different from the original 

Can you see the difference?

 Background fabric is NOT good, but I am burned out

sooo... it is what it is.

Will be making one more of each design

hopefully before Christmas. 

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We are having heavy smoke and ashes directly 
over our home from the 'Pilot Fire'.

It is burning on the  north side of San Bernardino Mtns.

Just below Lake Arrowhead.

We have no pine trees, just dried brush...still

very flammable.  Lucky for us we are on the East Shore of the Mojave  River...a lot of sand, NO  WATER, NO Trees,

Only the ones we planted ...7 to be exact. 

Over 4500 Acres have burned and it is VERY WINDY...

NOT A GOOD COMBINATION in 90 plus degree temps.

I am talking about two different kinds of burn outs...

my emotions and the really bad kind.

My emotions will subside, but these Fires are

devastating in so many ways...and recovery can be

painful and long term. 

So I pray for those who need it more than I.

Peace and Blessings for all,

GOD BLESS AMERICA

 * * *

Barb