Tag Archives: Art

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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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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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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Owl Eye Jewelry

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Patsye

Try saying that five times real fast.  Anyhow…. I wanted to try something different.  Mary wore a stunning piece to class one day that mesmerized me.  I’m sure it’s in one of her books.  She used a disc cutter to … Continue reading →

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Medical, Magical, Mystical Copper

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Patsye

If you Google copper you’ll find it has purported medical, magical, and mystical powers.  Wiki thinks so highly of copper I’m not sure if I believe all of it, even with the 130 references. Being a nurse, however, I am … Continue reading →

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