Friday, April 13, 2012

Liberty Punch Needle!


It has been a slow week, Bill is away on a trip and he gave me his bug, before he left.
I have been getting some things done around the house and finally finished my Uncle Sam punch needle. I think I need a new needle, mine has been dropped too many times and either I have a bad needle, or my punching is not up to par, so need to buy a new one.

The design is by Brenda Gervais of Country Stitches. I decided to make it into a flat piece and attached a piece of wool to the back. This way I could put double backed rug tape on it and attach it to my candle holder. After the summer, I can just remove it, without hurting the piece or the wood. It is a great way to redecorate for the different seasons.


I also had some library books that were due back. So, before I took them back, I scanned the pages from the patterns I wanted to make. This one is from Barbara Brackman's book; Facts and Fabrications, Unraveling the History of Quilts and Slavery. I love the simplicity with the touch of appliqué on the corners, I think this would make a nice quilt for my bed too;)


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21 comments:

  1. Primitives By The Light of The MoonApril 13, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Love your new pieces! I had a problem with punching a piece and took my needle all apart inside was a bit of fuzz....took it out and it worked like a charm. Hope you get your's back to working again.

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  2. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesApril 13, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Very pretty Americana pieces. I think your idea on mounting with double stick tape is terrific for changing out designs.
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  3. pauletteApril 13, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I also have this block saved for a project!! Just love it!
    Your punch piece is wonderful!!
    P

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  4. Jacque.April 13, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    The pieces look great, Debbie!

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  5. Karen~The Barely There Primitive BearApril 13, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Love your Americana pieces! Great idea, changing out for the seasons.

    Blessings~Karen

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  6. FionaApril 14, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    Lovely pieces and I always admire your punchwork.. interesting book too..
    Hugz

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  7. AllieApril 14, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Oh no, I hope you feel better soon! Love your Uncle Sam. It looks great on your candle holder! I do that with books too...really should dig out those scanned pages and see what I wanted so badly to make, lol!

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  8. moosecraftApril 14, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Love the Liberty pieces! I'll have to check into the double rug tape. That quilt your looking to do looks gorgeous! Very different kind of block... maybe i'll try it one day too!

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  9. moosecraftApril 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    ok... now i'm in t-rouble! I clicked on the barbara link and looked at her blog and followed a link to her 1862 battle hym fabrics... ooooooooooooh.... so loverly! Now I'm going to be obsessing over it! lol!

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  10. Kathy (woolfind)April 14, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Great job Debbie! So sorry you aren't feeling well. Hope it doesn't keep you down for long :( Love the idea of removing the pn piece for a seasonal look!

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  11. DebApril 14, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Love your new piece. I've never tried needlepunch but I know I will someday as Brenda's piece are so cute.

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  12. Mugwump WooliesApril 14, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Great punch needle pieces! Feel better!
    Robyn

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  13. kelleyApril 14, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Great new pn piece Debbbie...love the finished edge...

    that would be a fun quilt to make...I've alwasy called it the honey bee block...sounds like a good book to check out...

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  14. Firecracker KidApril 14, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Oh no, he left you sick :( Hopefully you'll be all better by the time he gets back.
    I love your punch needles :)
    Hugs~Carol

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  15. Raymond HomesteadApril 14, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Very neat punch needle! Like the idea of using the tape!

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  16. Barbara Strobel LardonApril 15, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Hope you get better fast. Love your punch needle piece. They are all so cute.

    The quilt is wonderful.

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  17. Rugs and PugsApril 16, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Deb ~
    Hope you are feeling better! Love that pattern and the way you've punched it! I've had the pattern for ages. Maybe one of these days...sigh.
    Pug hugs :)
    Lauren

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  18. Stitchy Mc Floss April 18, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Loved your Liberty finish. :)

    You are inspiring me to get back into needle punching again. Thank you for that. :)

    Wishing you a wonderful day. :)

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  19. Carrie P.April 18, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Love your little decorations and the tip is great. You gave me that some time back. Haven't used it yet but I hope to one.

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  20. Linda April 19, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Love your new punch needle!! Looks really pretty they way you have it displayed.

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  21. CaroleApril 23, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Always so productive! Gorgeous pieces. I do love Brenda Gervais patterns.

    Love Barbara's books! So inspiring while educational! Enjoy!

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