Rise and Shine rooster punch needle

Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine selected my

'Rise & Shine' rooster design for their One Year Anniversary Issue!!

Every issue is packed full of wonderful projects~

So much talent!

"Painting with threads..."
Punch needle is a nice excursion from my watercolor painting

and design work. I am inspired to translate my original paintings

into fiber art patterns!
I originally planned to start a rug hooking hobby in 2011.

When I went to purchase all of the tools and materials

the shop owner could see the glazed look in my eyes.

I knew I would enjoy it! I knew I could do it!

However--- where would I store it all?

My studio is small and already filled to the rafters with paints, fabrics,

reference material... books, feathers, linens, shells, etc. (you know...)

We walked around her charming shop and I saw a

finished punch needle piece & fell head over heels for it!

I was hooked! ;)

The shop owner gathered the materials and sent me off.

Two days later I was back at her door with a finished design.

She asked me how I did it? I told her, "I simply painted with threads."

Punch needle work is very relaxing.

I love to bring my paintings to life with DMC floss... 

DMC colors match my designs so nicely and they have such a huge selection.

Hope your summer is off to a creative start, Friends!

All the best to you!