I have decided that if I want to get things done by Christmas, I better start now. I know I will never finish all the projects I would like to do, but hopefully a few of them. I also start making gifts, so it is good to get started early.
I received the new issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects and I loved Tonya's of Mad Hen Primitives, rug pattern and decided to do it in punch needle. It was fun to do and I was able to use up scraps, on most of it. I also used Lopi wool yarn on his beard in a higher height. I separated the strands to get a smaller piece for punching, it is white with gray flecks. I wish the colors and antiquing showed up better.
I received a nice surprise in the mail this week. Brenda from Rusty Thimble sent me two beautiful, velvet pumpkins. The stems on top, are real pumpkin stems, I love them. She has been making new things again, so hopefully she will have her Etsy store, up and running soon.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I am hoping to go exploring again and find more foliage in the upper areas of Connecticut.
Yes, it won't be long and Christmas will be upon us... lovely cushion
ReplyDeleteHugz
I love your santa he is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteyou will be done I am sure with all that you get accomplished
Cathy
The pumpkins are a lovely gift - I like the idea of using real pumpkin stems. Enjoy your weekend looking for colour and enjoy working on your Christmas makes - am looking forward to seeing photos of all. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, that was fast; I just got my magazine. I too loved the design by Tonya. I hooked the original Santa and Sheep but would also like to hook Tonya's version.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun pattern of Tonya's. Hoping to hook it someday.
ReplyDeleteYour punch needle version is wonderful :)