Friday, February 18, 2011

New Easter Punch Needle Pillow!

Sometimes I see something that inspires me and an old rug is what motivated me to make this new piece.
The original was a cat, but I thought, that would work as a bunny, so a little bit of recreating and a new piece was born.
I used variegated linen on the rabbit and the rest of the colors are an over dyed variegated floss.
I started with the green and realized I didn't have enough, so I added another shade to fill in the rest.
In the old days, woman used scraps of old clothing, so many rugs are multi-colored or done in blocks of color.
I guess I got the look without trying;)
I hope you enjoy my newest piece, it will be for sale, tomorrow night, on ebay.

I hope I can get a good outdoor photo tomorrow, the flash really makes the color more vivid than they are.


16 comments:

Jeni said...

Wow Debbie! I love that pillow! Is it needle punch or rug punch?? I can't believe how much you get done in a day! Plus have time to post and email!! You must be a wonder woman! Hee hee!
Jeni

acorn hollow said...

So cute I am trying to learn needle punch I pull out more than I put in.
Cathy

Sassafras and Winterberry said...

I love the variety of colors! Very nice, indeed!
Courtney

Cammie said...

I love this sweet pillow! Your colors are very prim looking! Great job!

~Madalynne~ said...

I love the little burst of color the peep adds. Hope ya' get lots of bids!

primitivebettys said...

Sweet! Love the background especially. I'm itching to get my needle going again, just too many other projects and things in the way.

Lori said...

That is adorable!!

paulette said...

Wow is right!! You make me want to take up a new craft!! Gorgeous!
Paulette

Desi said...

I subscribed to your blog primarily for the sewing; but have found myself absolutely loving the "punched needle?" work. Love the pillow you did by the way.
Would you consider doing a tutorial on this craft sometime?
Thanks,
Desi

Soggibottom said...

That bunny looks good enough to hop right out :-) x x x

Carrie P. said...

Very cute. I like the way you did the greens and the chick is so cute.

LenZie said...

Love the look on that cat what an expression as if to say should I ?
Len

Rugs and Pugs said...

Very sweet! Great colors.
Hugs :)
Lauren

~Madalynne~ said...

Hi Debbie. Thanks for visiting this morning. It will probably come as no big surprise that your recent posts were part of the inspiration for my giveaway. Hope you enter and boast a bit about your awesome eggs.

Roberta said...

Colors and design turned out really well. Beautiful piece!

Moki is a cutie. One of mine likes to burrow under the rug, too. These crazy little animals really brighten our days, don't they?

~Roberta

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

You did an amazing job on that pillow! Hope you get lots of bids.