~ Still Punch Drunk ~

Three things have been topping my creative-list lately...

painting in watercolors, rug hooking and

punch needle ~

yes, I still design for cross stitchers, and love to do so ~ 

but these old eyes of mine just cannot see those little x's very well anymore ~

thank the stars for my model-stitchers!!!

since I posted yesterday regarding my new book idea,

folks really seem to be eager to see finished projects from it...

so I am punching from sun-up to sun-down till I get them done.

I woke early this morning to finish the one I started yesterday,

I was even up before Iggy ~

I love working here in this quiet old farmhouse in the early morning light... 

near an open window so I can here our farmyard friends waking up.

these warm February temps have me opening up the windows every morning 

to let in the clean fresh air...today is no exception 

:)

I finished my first little project from the new book,

and working on my hubby's Hookinpunch© adjustable gripper frame 

makes punch needle so much easier for me ~

 {{ but I do love my Morgan locking hoops as well! }}

this book will be a labor of love,

one that started in my mind about a year ago ~

and I'm so happy to be finally bringing it to 'life' with my needle and thread.

Today I will in the Farm Shop...

and will begin and hopefully finish the second project...

a companion to my little farmer shown above!

 

If you're in the neighborhood, stop on in for a visit ~ 

bring your needlework in progress and come have a creative day with me!

or if you need any supplies for your

 rug hooking

 {we have tons of wool and patterns, frames hoops and our own rug hooks!}

  punch needle supplies

{we carry Morgan hoops, Ultra Punch needles, Weavers cloth,

 Valdani threads and patterns!} 

as well as cross stitch supplies 

{ hand dyed linens, threads and tons of patterns too!}

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori