Bird In The Hand Primitives

Primitive Folk Art Designs and Finished Items
By: Robin Leuschen

" Who you are is God's gift to you........ What you do, is your gift to God !"

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Punch needle projects, inspiration, what's next.....



I've been keeping myself busy trying to get the hang of and improve my skills in needle punch (punch needle ...which is it ?)....Here is my Valentine's Freebie Doodle almost done...and my other doodle finished....


I usually color in my doodles on the computer and print off just to give me some inspiration for colors......





Here are my baskets with threads...you should have seen them all over my floor last week...these are ALMOST sorted by colors....lol






I finished up these rag stuffed doll bodies but they have been left unattented to...They will be the "prototypes" for a new pattern.





All done:


19 comments:

Kathy (woolfind) said...

You sure are busy Robin! Love the piece you punched up. Looks wonderful! Great choice of colors... can't wait to see what you do with the doll bodies :)

appleberrycottage said...

Wonderful finish!
Laura

Patti said...

Robin, I love that! I am trying to get the hang of punch needle...UGH..I love how the finished projects look but I am having a tough time getting into it. I love all of your work...keep sharing with us..have a great day.
Patti

Lorna/Live Oak Primitive Peddler said...

So pretty!! I would like to give it a try one of these days.
Blessings,
Lorna

primitivebettys said...

You have been busy & have some great finishes to show for it! :|)

Behind My Picket Fence said...

It doesn't look like your punch needle work needs any polishing. Those are great!
I've a friend who does quite a lot of punch needle and we try to come up with creative ways to use them. What do you do with yours?

Myglorystars said...

Robin your punching looks great, I just hooked up your freebie yesterday, I will be posting on my blog later today or tomarrow, hope you will check it out. Thanks for your kindness on the freebies!!!

Humble Heart Designs said...

That is really beautiful. Love the colors and the fact that you audition them before working on the project. Great idea!

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

oh you do such nice work..I have tons of floss and the hook..what type of fabric are you putting these on? love love love your designs..;)including your machine embroidery ones..;)

TeresaM said...

Just love it Robin!!!! I need to get a punching!!! Guess what I saw today?!?!?! I went to the wool shop in Chambersburg and Kathy gets out this BEAUTIFUL punched piece and said she made it for a magazine! I thought it looked familar and then she said it was designed by a Robin and I knew right away it was yours!!! I can't believe she punched it in 2 days! So so very pretty! I said "Hey... I know that Robin"

Silvia said...

You been busy:) I like the Needle Punch...something I may have to try in 2011?

Kim said...

Love your punched piece. I am planning to try "punching" for the first time tonight. Wish me luck!
Kim

appleberrycottage said...

Robin,
Try this rug hooking tutorial:


You would have to have someone cut the wool, or get a small kit. I'm just using a hoop and hook (under $8). If you're punching, just use the same techniques for backgrounds, outlining, etc. Maybe youtube has some video demos for rug hooking.
Laura

appleberrycottage said...

Ok, it's not letting me link the info. Just cut and paste:

http://www.jeannesullivandesign.com/CustomerCare/Tutorials/RugHooking.aspx

Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun Primitives said...

Hi Robin! I just wanted to pop over here and thank you for entering my giveaway! I've got you in. I am your newest follower as well. Your needle punch heart is beautiful! I love the colors you've used on it.

Have a delightful weekend~

Unknown said...

I love all your finishes they are fabulous!!! I just finished stitching up one of your freebies!!

The Joy of Needlework said...

Love this valentine project it is so prim anf the colors are outstanding. So creative can not wait to see what you come up with next. LenZie

Gypsy Threads said...

Just love your work!!!!!!!!!

Rosemary said...

I love this!