Category Archives: Whimseytopia

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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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 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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Christmas Jewelry Pendant Project

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Patsye

Copper can be either rough and tumble, bright and flashy, or both at once.  That’s what I went for in this piece…both. I chose as many metals as I had could find laying around. Most of the beads are recycled from old … Continue reading →

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Annealing Copper

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Patsye

The copper I use is 24 gauge, and it is not-quite-dead-yet soft.  Hobby Lobby sells metal in their model kit department.  With a coupon it is reasonable, and you can get nice rods, planks, and sheets in both copper and … Continue reading →

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Bee on Copper

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Patsye

There’s so much more to learn about this art form, and I am determined to explore as much of it as I can through the winter.  I’m sure I’ll be back in the garden come summer, but for now, staying indoors … Continue reading →

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