Author Archives: Patsye

About Patsye

I am an older woman and artist. I love to craft. I love to sew and knit and crochet and needlepoint. I love to paint and draw and make art with my hands. Being creative is what gets me up in the morning. Art is my tea, my fresh air, my good book, and my cats all rolled into one. I have much to share and hope you'll visit often.

Bogus Internet Shopping Sites

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Patsye

So almost every day I find myself attracted to the sweater/skirt/scarf….whatever….staring at me from the far right column of my screen, whispering gently “click on me…buy me…you want me.” And more often than not I do. CLICK! And behold: I … Continue reading →

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Holy Crap! It’s been a year….

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Patsye

I just told someone that I run a blog, which is a bit of an overstatement since I haven’t been in here in a year.  Too busy being retired.  Too depressed over the state of the nation. But there’s a … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Barn Quilt…Voila!

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Patsye

While it didn’t take as long as I thought, I learned much from working through this project.  Number One:  Painting BIG is difficult.  Aside from my short arms (which go with my 5’1” height) 42” X 42” is just a … Continue reading →

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Barn Quilts Aren’t Just for Barns

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Patsye

A few weeks ago my friend Robin and I took a class on painting barn quilts.  It was just for fun; something to do on a hot summer day.  But in fact, it turned out to be more than fun. … Continue reading →

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Punch Needle and a Very Big Frame (or A Solution to Punching a Large Rug)

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Patsye

Not everyone knows that you can “punch” a rug.  Many punch needle enthusiasts have not looked beyond the  5” x 6,” or thereabouts, patterns for small decorative projects.  I sell them on my Etsy site (PLEASE VISIT), and none are … Continue reading →

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How to Hold a Punch Needle Tool

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Patsye

Since I have now been asked this question twice, this would be a good place to start with my “advice” column for punch needle. Just so everyone remembers:  I didn’t invent this craft, and I am no expert. I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Punch Needle Focus

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Patsye
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Punch Needle Prospects Revisited

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Patsye

On January 15, 2012 I wrote a post entitled Punch Needle Prospects. Moments ago, on the auspicious occasion of opening my new Etsy Shop Whimseytopia, I, inexplicably, went back and read what I’d written so long ago.  Really? That I am … Continue reading →

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Punch Needle Project: 27 Days to Go

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Patsye

Whimseytopia traffic has dramatically increased since I published my announcement about my new Etsy site.  I’m surprised and thrilled that there’s interest in this art form and my patterns. I have high hopes. But the best part is that I … Continue reading →

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Happy Endings

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Patsye

On the heels of two very bad days of broken phones, lost credit cards, and a litany of other mishaps that I will spare you the details, life handed me a little miracle. When I opened my back door this … Continue reading →

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