Monday, March 5, 2018

Small, Smaller, Smallest Blog Hop

Welcome to my day for the Small, Smaller, Smallest Blog Hop.  Many thanks to Carol for hosting this fun show and tell :)  I have deviated a bit from my normal quilty projects for this one as the directions were to make something small.  I toyed with the idea of making a bag but a few things stepped in my way this last month which prevented that from happening so I thought I would share a Punch Needle Rug project I played with this last month to open up my creativity...


 This is the front side...

(Normally rug hookers would consider this the front side but with this design's use of thin stems, it is the back in this case.)

I loved the pattern by AROUNNA KHOUNNORAJ and the wool and wool blend yarns were beautiful to punch with :)  I am a fan of the oxford punch needle and think it was much easy and faster than the rug hooking I have tried before.  This designer sees this side as the finished but rug hookers would typically use the other side.  This design with it's thin stems is easier to see with this thickness of yarn on the "reverse" side from normal.  It is hanging in my quilt room enjoying a place of honor among my minis.

This is the February box for https://thecraftersbox.com/ .  I have never tried a subscription box before but this one struck me as different as you get a pile o' supplies and a video instruction for something different in the Art world.  I am pretty stuck on quilting as my game so it was good to step out and try something new.  This is not really an advertisement for them as I am not an affiliate or anything, just a customer -but I was pleased with this box and love the fact that I got to try something new :)

Thanks for joining me today and...

Here is the schedule for today as well as for the rest of the hop, please be sure to visit all these fine folks!!

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43 comments:

  1. Farm QuilterMarch 5, 2018 at 1:43 AM

    Looks like you have found a fun way to step out of the quilts-only box and play with other ways to be creative. You did a great job on it!

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  2. MartinaMarch 5, 2018 at 2:19 AM

    Oh that looks amazing! I have never done punchneedle but just love the look of it! Great small project!

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  3. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 5, 2018 at 2:59 AM

    I'm not able t o work with wool due to allergies, but I just love the look of it in any fiber art work. This is just lovely.

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  4. Creativeblonde66March 5, 2018 at 4:14 AM

    Love it, what a fab project. Might have to try this 💕

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  5. DorianMarch 5, 2018 at 6:20 AM

    You did a lovely job on your needle punch. It's fun to do something different once in awhile.

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  6. Little QuiltsongMarch 5, 2018 at 7:08 AM

    Looks very interesting. You did a beautiful job with this Kris!

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  7. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 5, 2018 at 7:22 AM

    Very nice and unique...great job!

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  8. CarolMarch 5, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    Your project is beautiful. I did a little bit of needle punch many years ago and only on shirts for decoration, but the wool looks amazing. Great project. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Quilter KathyMarch 5, 2018 at 8:05 AM

    Ohhhh this is something I've always wanted to try!
    Thanks for sharing it with us!
    Happy Small Blog Hop!

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  10. Carol SwiftMarch 5, 2018 at 8:05 AM

    This is definitely stepping out of the box from quilting, but it's something I've always wanted to do. It's really beautiful, Kris, and it's amazing just like you. You always make me want to do whatever you're doing because you are so creative. Thanks for sharing! Of course, I went and check out those links. LOL

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  11. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 5, 2018 at 8:44 AM

    Great project. Glad you enjoyed it, and it looks wonderful.

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  12. Needled MomMarch 5, 2018 at 8:51 AM

    That looks so pretty, Kris. I love the colors too. It has been years since I’ve done needle punch, but I may need to give it another try.

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  13. LoriMarch 5, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    this is very pretty. I have not done this in a while. now I need to pull my stuff out again. thanks

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  14. tink's momMarch 5, 2018 at 11:06 AM

    I love that you stepped out of the quilting box. This is a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing it with us today. Great kick off for this hop.

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  15. Patty March 5, 2018 at 11:18 AM

    Great project!I've never tried needle punch before - yours looks wonderful!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 5, 2018 at 12:02 PM

    I love the leaf design too! I haven't tried this technique, but it looks really pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. CalicojoanMarch 5, 2018 at 12:12 PM

    This is something I've never tried before. It looks fabulous and fun. I might have to step out of my comfort zone.

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  18. SusanMarch 5, 2018 at 12:47 PM

    Great little project - love the fall colors!

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  19. Soma @ inkTorrents.comMarch 5, 2018 at 2:11 PM

    It's beautiful. I can see why you chose the reverse side as your front. The stems do look much better. Lovely colours too!!

    -Soma

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  20. Cynthia's Creating ArkMarch 5, 2018 at 2:24 PM

    Lovely project. I love seeing something different.

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  21. Val's Quilting StudioMarch 5, 2018 at 4:11 PM

    I've never done punch art....yours is inspiring. :) )

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  22. BethMarch 5, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    I'd never heard of that program--thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 5, 2018 at 8:36 PM

    What a great piece! I like the back that's really the front the best. =) What fun to do something a little different.

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  24. LJMarch 5, 2018 at 8:48 PM

    The Crafter's Box sounds like fun especially getting something new to try each month. Loved you small hooked project. Looks like you're a pro!

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  25. CarlaMarch 5, 2018 at 10:24 PM

    I've never done this, but it looks like fun. It's so fun to see a new craft.

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  26. CorrieMarch 5, 2018 at 10:28 PM

    It's so fun to try different things. Your project is awesome!

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  27. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comMarch 5, 2018 at 11:00 PM

    This is beautiful and such a lovely project. My father in law, for some reason, liked to do rug hooking! He was an avid reader, professional musician, teacher and many other things. With little other artistic experience, he somehow "latched" onto rug hooking. This overly conservative man would say with a smile, I'm a hooker you know!" You just gave me such a nice memory.

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  28. Mary AnnMarch 6, 2018 at 9:18 AM

    What a great little. I mean small :), project. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Kwilty PleasuresMarch 6, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    Now that’s a craft I had forgotten about. Nice

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  30. Sue McQMarch 6, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful! I have never tried needlepunch, yet.

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  31. Tu-Na QuiltsMarch 6, 2018 at 3:16 PM

    Thanks for doing a rug hooker project. I am not at all familiar with that craft but it sure looks interesting. Do you just punch the yarn thru? How does it stay in place?

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  32. DeonnMarch 6, 2018 at 5:17 PM

    Sweet little needle punch - don't you love little projects? Fun, then done!

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  33. KimMarch 6, 2018 at 9:23 PM

    Your project is beautiful! It's been a long time since I've seen rughooking done.

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  34. Kathy E.March 6, 2018 at 10:05 PM

    I'm almost afraid to say it, but I think I'd like to try punch needling! What a great craft with so much texture and color! Small projects that are fun are just the best, aren't' they?

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  35. ScrapatchesMarch 7, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    What a fun project. It is nice to try something new sometimes. Thanks for the info on the Crafter's Box site. Your needle punch looks as expert as the expert's. Thanks for sharing, Kris ... :) Pat

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  36. AmyMarch 7, 2018 at 10:53 PM

    Oh Kris, that is so awesome!! I have yet to try needle punch. You make me want to give it a shot.

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  37. PamelaMarch 8, 2018 at 12:04 AM

    Very pretty! I've never tried needle punch, but maybe someday.

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  38. BillieBee (billiemick)March 8, 2018 at 3:53 PM

    Gorgeous punch work!

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  39. KaHollyMarch 10, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    Your something new turned out just lovely! Back in the 70’s, my mom subscribed to a craft club and every month they would send something entirely different to make. We would have so much fun. I’d forgotten about that!

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  40. My Sister Made Me Do It....March 12, 2018 at 8:27 AM

    beautiful! How long does one of these projects take to do?

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  41. Aunt 'ReenMarch 20, 2018 at 3:40 PM

    Your Punch Needle project turned out beautiful!

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  42. DawnApril 1, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    Super cute punching. I have not seen that brand punch, will be on the lookout for it.
    I have never done a box subscription either! Sounds tempting.
    Enjoy your fun, sweet small projects!

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  43. gpcraftyMay 9, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    Very pretty.

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